Welcome to the shadowy underworld of bluesy saxes and unexpected plot twists. Similar to Harlem Nocturne, Nick Brandon covers the waterfront keeping a watchful eye on the bari (or tenor) and trumpet soloists and dodging the sax soli with the double time feel before solving the case and fading away into the mist. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Welcome to the shadowy underworld of bluesy saxes and unexpected plot twists. Similar to Harlem Nocturne, Nick Brandon covers the waterfront keeping a watchful eye on the bari (or tenor) and trumpet...
This chart takes it easy on the tempo, but it still swings hard. Harkening back to the era of Quincy Jones’ association with the Count Basie Orchestra, this chart opens with a relaxed piano melody which is soon taken up by the full bodied sax section. A powerful shout chorus follows the trumpet, tenor sax, and alto sax soloists before the piano once again recaps the melody. But, not so fast! The ensemble returns to bring the chart to a strong finish. Trumpet range is written G on top of the staff.
This chart takes it easy on the tempo, but it still swings hard. Harkening back to the era of Quincy Jones’ association with the Count Basie Orchestra, this chart opens with a relaxed piano melody...
The full ensemble gets us off to a high energy start and then the alto sax and trumpet take over to present the melody of this smooth uptempo samba. The trombone section jumps in for the bridge before the trumpets make their majestic return to finish out the form. A 16 bar montuna builds in layers to send off the alto sax soloist who is followed by a trombone soloist and leads us into the entire trombone section trading fours with the drums/percussion. The trumpets join in for two more passages before the saxes take over with their section soli. The trumpets return with the final statement of the melody and lead to the big finish. Trumpet range to written High C, optional brief high Db.
The full ensemble gets us off to a high energy start and then the alto sax and trumpet take over to present the melody of this smooth uptempo samba. The trombone section jumps in for the bridge...
Mas Cumbia! Like its namesake, “Eye of the Hurricane” starts with a raucous cumbia and then moves into a calmer melodic section before returning to the churning winds of the outer bands. Alto sax and trumpet are featured along with the rhythm section. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Mas Cumbia! Like its namesake, “Eye of the Hurricane” starts with a raucous cumbia and then moves into a calmer melodic section before returning to the churning winds of the outer bands. Alto sax...
Commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association, this straight ahead swing chart makes a bold entrance with the full ensemble before settling into a Basie style swing tune, first in the saxes and then in the trumpets. A solo break leads into the trumpet solo, with backgrounds, followed by a trombone solo, also with background figures. Sixteen bars of acapella ensemble come next before the bridge returns and the shout chorus that takes us to the final fermata. Trumpet range is to written high C. Trombone range is to G. Piano and bass parts are written out.
Commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association, this straight ahead swing chart makes a bold entrance with the full ensemble before settling into a Basie style swing tune, first in the saxes and...
A mysterious swing groove sets the mood for intrigue in this atmospheric chart. Imagine spies lurking in the dark, trading secrets……….Solo space for trumpet and guitar. The full ensemble builds to the shout chorus, punctuated by an 8 bar acapella trombone soli. More shout section follows and then the action tapers down as our actors move back into the shadows of the night. Trumpet range to written high C.
A mysterious swing groove sets the mood for intrigue in this atmospheric chart. Imagine spies lurking in the dark, trading secrets……….Solo space for trumpet and guitar. The full ensemble builds...
Play the Palace where Latin Rock is the house rule, starting with the piano montuna figure of the intro. Lots of unison work for the sections as well as solos for trumpet, alto, trombone, and tenor. The piano and bass also get into the act with a featured line for themselves before the piano launches into its own solo. Trumpet range is to written high B.
Play the Palace where Latin Rock is the house rule, starting with the piano montuna figure of the intro. Lots of unison work for the sections as well as solos for trumpet, alto, trombone, and tenor....
From the imagination of Robert “Beto” Skiles, this chart shows off the stylistic spectrum and musicianship of your band. Opening with a piano/gtr montuna riff that is quickly picked up by the horns, we’re soon presented with a lively melody and contrapuntal backgrounds. Naturally, this leads to – an acapella chorale. Returning, then, to the montuna riff, the brass builds up in polyrhythmic layers to launch a hot trombone solo, followed by alto sax and guitar or piano (or both). Naturally, this leads to – a modal development section, which is followed by a restatement of the melody and shout chorus. Naturally, this leads to – our polyrhythmic montuna riff and the high energy finish. While the parts are not technically demanding, some assembly and much rhythmic precision is required, but the results are definitely worth it! Trumpet range is to written high D.
From the imagination of Robert “Beto” Skiles, this chart shows off the stylistic spectrum and musicianship of your band. Opening with a piano/gtr montuna riff that is quickly picked up by the...
(pronounced Pella – Larry – Gram) Available as a trumpet feature or ensemble arrangement, this chart is dedicated to the smooth 1960’s West Coast jazz stylings of the Dave Pell Octet and features an easy swinging flugel (or trumpet) melody which will showcase one or two of your trumpet players. Also featured is Pell’s unique “little big band” sound of a smaller ensemble in the intro and solo backgrounds. However, after the solos, the full force of the entire ensemble is unleashed on a hard swinging shout section that drives the chart to its finish. Solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Trumpet range to written high C.
(pronounced Pella – Larry – Gram) Available as a trumpet feature or ensemble arrangement, this chart is dedicated to the smooth 1960’s West Coast jazz stylings of the Dave Pell Octet and...
A great chart for teaching all the fundamentals of big band swing that draws on the traditions of the music and presents them in a fresh new way. Opening with the famous Gene Krupa floor tom riff sets the style as the ensemble builds to the sax section melody. The brass section takes over trading the melody back and forth before setting up the tenor sax solo. A trumpet solo follows close behind, supported by sax backgrounds. Next, in the tradition of Benny Goodman’s “Sing Sing Sing” the band breaks down to a unison trombone motif that builds throughout the ensemble to launch the sax soli. The brass section takes over once again as we’re “Flyin’ Home” to the big finish. Trumpet range is to written high C.
A great chart for teaching all the fundamentals of big band swing that draws on the traditions of the music and presents them in a fresh new way. Opening with the famous Gene Krupa floor tom riff...
