Bu-yah is an affirmation of the great Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers. Known as "Bu", Blakey trained many of the great jazz artists over the decades. This chart features Blakey's famous front line of trumpet, tenor, and trombone and a swinging minor blues in Cm at a very accessible 168bpm.Lots of open solo space for everyone to play, as well as a unison bebop interlude to break things up a bit. Backgrounds are provided for all sections, and students are encouraged to make up their own, too. A 24 bar shout chorus swings its way to a little more blowing (think modal dixieland) before the ensemble takes over to wrap up the proceedings. Trumpet range to written high C (Optional C#). Trombone range to F.
Bu-yah is an affirmation of the great Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers. Known as "Bu", Blakey trained many of the great jazz artists over the decades. This chart features Blakey's famous front line...
Bebop meets Benny Goodman’s band in a challenging romp for the ensemble. Featured soloists are tenor sax, trumpet, and piano.The bari and bass trombone get a good workout, too. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Bebop meets Benny Goodman’s band in a challenging romp for the ensemble. Featured soloists are tenor sax, trumpet, and piano.The bari and bass trombone get a good workout, too. Trumpet range...
Based on the famous chord changes of Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm" this fun swinger introduces these indispensible patterns to younger players. A strong dialogue between brass and saxes sets the tone early before the saxes take the melody. The trumpet section takes over for the bridge before handing things back to the saxes to finish the chorus. The written Alto Sax solo is based on Charlie Parker's solo on Moose the Mooch. The written Trumpet solo is based on solos from Ella Fitzgerald and Bud Powell. The shout section openes with the horns "trading fours" with the bassist (written bass solo provided). The Ensemble prevails until returning to a recap of the intro leading into the final chord. Trumpet range is to written G. Trombone range is to F.
Based on the famous chord changes of Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm" this fun swinger introduces these indispensible patterns to younger players. A strong dialogue between brass and saxes sets the tone...
This soulful ballad captures complex emotions and offers a positive and reaffirming chorus. There is plenty of room for the soloist to present the melody as well as a significant improvised solo. The score calls for trumpets, but flugels are preferred if available for the entire section. Trumpet range is to written high C.
This soulful ballad captures complex emotions and offers a positive and reaffirming chorus. There is plenty of room for the soloist to present the melody as well as a significant improvised solo. The...
This soulful ballad captures complex emotions and offers a positive and reaffirming chorus. There is plenty of room for the soloist to present the melody as well as a significant improvised solo. The score calls for trumpets, but flugels are preferred if available for the entire section. Trumpet range is to written high C.
This is the same chart as the alto feature, but the saxes have been re-orchestrated for tenor sax soloist. The video shows the score/audio for the alto feature.
This soulful ballad captures complex emotions and offers a positive and reaffirming chorus. There is plenty of room for the soloist to present the melody as well as a significant improvised solo. The...
This soulful ballad captures complex emotions and offers a positive and reaffirming chorus. There is plenty of room for the soloist to present the melody as well as a significant improvised solo. The score calls for trumpets, but flugels are preferred if available for the entire section. Trumpet range is to written high C.
This is the same chart as the alto feature, but the trumpets have been re-orchestrated for trumpet or flugel soloist. The video shows the score and audio for the alto feature.
This soulful ballad captures complex emotions and offers a positive and reaffirming chorus. There is plenty of room for the soloist to present the melody as well as a significant improvised solo. The...
A hard-swinging arrangement of the classic standard recorded by so many famous jazz musicians through the ages. Easy tempo of 138bpm, key of Bb. Written solos (and chord changes) provided for trumpet and piano, followed by a 16 bar acapella section to feature the ensemble. Every section has the opportunity to shine in this chart. Trumpet to written G, trombone to F.
A hard-swinging arrangement of the classic standard recorded by so many famous jazz musicians through the ages. Easy tempo of 138bpm, key of Bb. Written solos (and chord changes) provided for trumpet...
Based on the chord changes for Autumn Leaves, this easy-going samba puts a new spin on the classic jazz standard. After the melody is presented, an ensemble montuna section follows where the figure is handed off across the entire group. Written solos for piano and alto sax or guitar are provided along with chord changes for young improvisers. After an 8 bar drum solo the shout section drives to a powerful finale. Trumpet range is to written G. Trombone range is to F.
Based on the chord changes for Autumn Leaves, this easy-going samba puts a new spin on the classic jazz standard. After the melody is presented, an ensemble montuna section follows where the figure...
Beginning with a funky bass riff, this Latin Soul groove features the alto sax with the melody and solo choruses. A trombone solo comes next and leads into an 8 bar drum/percussion break, ideal for featuring additional percussion if desired. The ensemble then begins building layer by layer as the intensity rises to the final punch chords. Trumpet range to written high Bb.
Beginning with a funky bass riff, this Latin Soul groove features the alto sax with the melody and solo choruses. A trombone solo comes next and leads into an 8 bar drum/percussion break, ideal for...
Based on the chord progression from the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn classic "Take the A Train", this chart opens with the train's arrival at the station where it's "All Aboard!" for a fun swinging adventure. Trombone and alto sax solos (written solos provided) are followed by "trading fours" between the brass and the bassist (written solos are provided here as well). A full-bodied shout chorus follows, including an 8 bar sax soli. Our musical adventure comes to a close with the train pulling back into the station with smiles all around. Trumpet range to written high D. Trombone to A. Written piano and bass parts are provided.
Based on the chord progression from the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn classic "Take the A Train", this chart opens with the train's arrival at the station where it's "All Aboard!" for a fun swinging...
