This exquisite ballad features the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony and flowing melodic lines make this a perfect “down” tune for a concert or festival. There...
Azureus is a jazz waltz inspired by the composer’s wife's roses garden! The piece follows an AABACA form that serves as the basic structure for the improvised...
Based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham
What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over, Peter Blair has taken the...
Based on the chord changes to In a Mellow Tone by Duke Ellington
The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on...
This reimagining of a classic tune is set in a swinging 3/4 Gospel groove. After the rhythm section sets up the driving feel of the A section, there is a more...
Based on the classic style of Killer Joe this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds...
I Will See You Again was first conceived as an improvised solo in memory of my brother-in-law. Over time, the piece has evolved and become more of a structured...
A bit of a throwback, this swing chart highlights all the great aspects of the bands from the 40s and 50s while still sounding fresh. The wailing Sax lines and...
(Jingle Bells, Jolly Old St. Nicholas)
Using just the first six notes of the D Major scale this clever medley is an ideal choice for your first holiday...
The Neal Hefti composition for the Basie band called Cute set the standard for soft and sophisticated ensemble work in the winds with the drummer playing...