A good introduction to the ubiquitous rock shuffle, this piece captures the fun and mystery of an illusionist’s sleight-of-hand close magic act. Every section is featured as the melodic lines are passed along over a funky groove. There are solos written for…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Steve Parsons
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Long known for his writing for upper-level groups, Kris Berg turns loose his creative talents on this easy funk-rock composition. Great rhythm section writing, solid scoring throughout and creative and fresh harmonic ideas set this chart apart from the pack.…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Kris Berg
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
There will be no question that your band has a funk side once they dig into this new original from Vince Gassi. Filled with rhythmic vitality the groove on this one is in the pocket and the dancing horn lines sparkle. This one will be a blast for your rhythm…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Vince Gassi
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
In the tradition of Neal Hefti’s classic “L’il Darlin’”, 3am is a warm tutti ensemble ballad in the swing style that opens with a brief written solo for piano and features improvised solos for muted trumpet and tenor sax. Written solos are provided as well.…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
Here is something different for your jazz band program - a groovy second-line tune with a tinge of contemporary jazz. Alternating with a swinging bridge, this chart delivers energy to your set! Duration 5:45.
Style: 2nd Line Swing
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Lars Halle
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Easy Basie style swinger that features the piano throughout the chart. Written solos provided for piano as well as trumpet and trombone. Each section has their chance to shine in this full ensemble sound. Trumpet range to written high G.Style: Swing Series:…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
Leave it to the creative mind of composer Steve Wiest to come up with a crazy title and chart to match! This is definitely not your grandmother’s swing tune. It is a great choice if you are looking for something outside the box that has fun parts for…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Steve Wiest
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
The title says it all…this is truly A Crash Course in the Blues! Very well marked articulations, excellent rhythm section writing, solid scoring and idiomatic blues licks in the Brass and Saxes combine for a chart that will give any group a great start in…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Doug Beach, George Shutack
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
The unmistakable harmonic palate of composer Kris Berg shines in this lush ballad that showcases a Trumpet soloist on the first section of the melody with the full ensemble blending in for the rest of the chart. The ever-shifting harmony and flowing lines…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Kris Berg
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
From a breathy tenor sax solo to the wailing climax from the whole band tutti before the bass and piano sign off with their own little moment at the end, widely contrasting dynamics and a demand for courageous but precise and articulate playing, this chart…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Roger Schmidli
Publisher: Brolga Music