This chart was commissioned by the King William Jazz Collective in San Antonio, TX. The assignment was to write a “happy shuffle” and you can’t help but tap your toe and smile as you listen to this chart. It opens with a Count Basie style piano solo before the ensemble sets up the trombone/tenor sax melody. Solo changes are provided for tenor and bari saxes along with trombone. An acapella ensemble section follows the soloists and sets up the roaring shout section when the rhythm section returns. Trumpet range is to written high C, trombone range is to G.
This chart was commissioned by the King William Jazz Collective in San Antonio, TX. The assignment was to write a “happy shuffle” and you can’t help but tap your toe and smile as you listen to...
Mama Ruth completes the family portrait (collect the entire set!) with a fun medium swing groove, and she definitely has an eye for fun and the attitude to go with it. Featured soloists are tenor sax and trumpet. Trumpet range is to written high B.
Mama Ruth completes the family portrait (collect the entire set!) with a fun medium swing groove, and she definitely has an eye for fun and the attitude to go with it. Featured soloists are tenor sax...
Opening with a definitive call to arms, the general is on the march. Lots of unison ensemble and section work builds confidence in your troops while easy chord changes make it easier on your beginning soloists and provide a base from which to launch your more experienced players. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Opening with a definitive call to arms, the general is on the march. Lots of unison ensemble and section work builds confidence in your troops while easy chord changes make it easier on your...
Beginning with a slinky piano riff, this chart builds to a full ensemble with lots of moving parts, all riding on top of a funky hip hop style groove. The piano is featured throughout the first portion of the chart with several four measure solos. There are additional solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and drums before returning to the opening piano riff, this time accompanied by a harmon trumpet solo on the way to the big ending. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Beginning with a slinky piano riff, this chart builds to a full ensemble with lots of moving parts, all riding on top of a funky hip hop style groove. The piano is featured throughout the first...
Mr. Moto harkens back to the swinging Big Band Era featuring a Basie-ish piano melody. The brass take over for the bridge and the saxes finish out the first chorus. Clever key changes enhance the flavor of each section. Solo changes are provided for trombone and tenor sax. As in the Old Days, the chart starts its shout chorus softly with a sax section riff that is answered and built upon in the brass. The ensemble builds for one final key change as the lead trumpet brings us home with a high note (written A and B above the staff) feature. Trumpet range is to written high C, trombone range is to F.
Mr. Moto harkens back to the swinging Big Band Era featuring a Basie-ish piano melody. The brass take over for the bridge and the saxes finish out the first chorus. Clever key changes enhance the...
Funky! Funky! Funky! This chart lights up every band that plays it. Mix some Tower of Power with some 70s Brecker Brothers and stand back. The written bass part nods to Rocco Prestia while the drums lean into Dave Garibaldi territory. Add Steve "Doc" Kupka's bari and you have a foundation for some serious fun. There is ample space for numerous soloists with an optional open section as well as within the form of the tune. An eight bar drum solo (also could be opened up) leads into a funky 16 bar breakdown/fugue section which opens the shout chorus and punctuated finale. Trumpet range is to written high C, trombone to G.
Funky! Funky! Funky! This chart lights up every band that plays it. Mix some Tower of Power with some 70s Brecker Brothers and stand back. The written bass part nods to Rocco Prestia while the drums...
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...
A high energy intro sets the tone for this hard-swinging arrangement of the Gershwin classic song. The trombone section is featured on the melody as the saxes provide accompaniment. Solo opportunities for trumpet and trombone follow. A brief trumpet section soli starts the shout chorus before the rest of the ensemble joins in. This chart is Loud and Proud from beginning to end and will show off a strong band to its fullest. Trumpet range is to written High C. Trombone range is to G.
A high energy intro sets the tone for this hard-swinging arrangement of the Gershwin classic song. The trombone section is featured on the melody as the saxes provide accompaniment. Solo...
