The hot wind – that’s what’s blowing across the stage with this chart. Featuring your trumpet soloist and/or lead player, this samba is a tremendous showcase for bravura melodic playing and improvisation. Trumpet range for the section lead part is written B. Trumpet range for solo part is written G on top of the staff with the option of going up an octave as is heard in the video.
The hot wind – that’s what’s blowing across the stage with this chart. Featuring your trumpet soloist and/or lead player, this samba is a tremendous showcase for bravura melodic playing and...
This chart sets the tone from the first measure with a cool fusion groove in the rhythm and trombones – cool bari part, too. The feel changes back and forth throughout the chart from fusion to half time rock to a driving 4/4 rock and back again – a great showcase for the rhythm section! The drummer has several opportunities for two bar fills. Dynamic contrast plays a major role for the entire ensemble as it shapes the melody and background figures. Written solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet, along with chord changes. Trumpet range is to written G, trombone range is F.
This chart sets the tone from the first measure with a cool fusion groove in the rhythm and trombones – cool bari part, too. The feel changes back and forth throughout the chart from fusion to half...
This hard swinging 12-bar blues features the acoustic bass in a Thad Jones inspired setting. At a tempo of 140bpm, this chart provides a very accessible opportunity for the unsung hero of the rhythm section to shine. Soprano sax leads the sax section. A 24-bar trombone section+bass soli is wrapped between a trumpet solo and soprano sax and bass solos before heading onto the shout chorus. Trumpet range is to written high C. Trombone range is to Gb.
This hard swinging 12-bar blues features the acoustic bass in a Thad Jones inspired setting. At a tempo of 140bpm, this chart provides a very accessible opportunity for the unsung hero of the rhythm...
Based on the chord changes for the jazz standard Doxy, this fun swing chart features the saxophone section on the melody. Written solos are provided for piano, and then tenor or bari sax or trombone. An eight bar stop time section leads into the shout section. Trumpet range is to written high G. Trombone range is to F.
Based on the chord changes for the jazz standard Doxy, this fun swing chart features the saxophone section on the melody. Written solos are provided for piano, and then tenor or bari sax or trombone....
This is a beautifully melodic and dramatic tenor sax feature at a medium straight eighth tempo. The ensemble intertwines itself around the soloist with contrapuntal backgrounds and extended harmonies while the soloist gets to stretch out on long chord changes giving him lots of room to shine without the pressure of having to catch a new change every other beat.
This is a beautifully melodic and dramatic tenor sax feature at a medium straight eighth tempo. The ensemble intertwines itself around the soloist with contrapuntal backgrounds and extended harmonies...
The title says it all. This chart takes energy and intensity to the next level with a fast swing tempo, pedal point chord changes, and plenty of power brass section writing. Drums are featured throughout the chart, including a 32 bar solo section punctuated by the ensemble. Solos for alto sax and trumpet, too. Trumpet range to written high D.
The title says it all. This chart takes energy and intensity to the next level with a fast swing tempo, pedal point chord changes, and plenty of power brass section writing. Drums are featured...
Based on the chord changes for the Gershwin standard “Summertime”, this nifty swinger combines the hallmarks of other tunes such as Cantaloupe Island and the Theme from Get Smart tv show to create a hard swinging chart that’s fun for everyone. The melody is carried by the trumpets and alto saxes while the lower voices provide rhythmic support. Written solos for trumpet and alto sax are provided along with the chord changes. A rousing shout chorus builds to the finish. Trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff.
Based on the chord changes for the Gershwin standard “Summertime”, this nifty swinger combines the hallmarks of other tunes such as Cantaloupe Island and the Theme from Get Smart tv show to...
Featuring a melody line that bounces from part to part within the the ensemble, this medium tempo Bebop “blues with a bridge” keeps the conductor on his toes Herding the Cats in the band. Lots of open solo space allows for numerous soloists and an a capella chorus features the horn section. A flag-waving shout chorus leads to a Basie piano ending. Trumpet range to written high C. Trombone range to G.
Featuring a melody line that bounces from part to part within the the ensemble, this medium tempo Bebop “blues with a bridge” keeps the conductor on his toes Herding the Cats in the band. Lots of...
Based on the chord changes for “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”, this chart is a straight ahead swinger that features every section in the ensemble. Written solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet. The shout chorus features two solo breaks for the bass (written solos provided) before the full ensemble kicks in to finish out the chart. Trumpet range is to written G, trombone range is to F.
Based on the chord changes for “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”, this chart is a straight ahead swinger that features every section in the ensemble. Written solos are provided for tenor sax...
This smooth bossa nova is based on the chord changes for Blue Bossa, a famous jazz standard composed by Kenny Dorham. A new original melody is intertwined with a countermelody all the way through the first 16 bar chorus before giving way to a second chorus harmonized both as a duet and in four part block voicing – a very musical and full sounding chart.
This smooth bossa nova is based on the chord changes for Blue Bossa, a famous jazz standard composed by Kenny Dorham. A new original melody is intertwined with a countermelody all the way through the...
