One of Australia’s greatest entertainers, the late Ricky May, often used the expression to an audience to acknowledge his band “How about a little bit of sugar for the band?”. This piece is in fond memory of Ricky and how great would it be for any one back…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Daryl McKenzie
Publisher: Brolga Music
Bring the holidays on in a Latin fashion with this medley of three Christmas classics. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Christmas Tree and Jingle Bells are all arranged over a strong Bossa Nova groove. Great tunes, solid voicings and space for your soloists…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Doug Beach, George Shutack
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Composer/educator Michele Fernández has a wonderful reputation for her latin compositions, but A Little Orpheus Swing serves notice that her swing charts are happening as well. This one features an abundance of great ensemble work with solos spots for several…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Michele Fernández
Publisher: Doug Beach Music
Your band will have a great time digging into this “power rock” chart. Terrific horn licks and killer rhythm section parts add to the impact of this excellent new offering from Ed Gaston.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2023 Series: Jazz Trek Series
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Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Ed Gaston
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
An easy latin groove based on the chord changes for Horace Silver's classic "Song For My Father". The rhythm section sets the tone which is joined by the ensemble. This sets up the unison saxophone melody which is punctuated by the brass. Trumpet and Tenor…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Matt Morey
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
From The Ultimate Blues Collection
Straight ahead big band blues at its best! The chart will work at a variety of tempos and it features a cool soft ensemble section before the solos. There is a chorus of Saxophone soli before the sparkling shout chorus.…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Peter Blair
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and effective use of basic swing rhythms. An open solo section (…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Doug Beach
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
If you are looking for a fresh sounding Latin-rock chart that features the full ensemble you should certainly check out this new piece from Terry White. After the dynamic introduction Tenor Sax and Trumpet 1 lead the way. Several harmonic, melodic and…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Terry White
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Composer Greg Yasinitsky is at home writing in many styles and he shows off his Latin chops in this driving new composition in f minor. After the solo section that is built on very playable changes there is a great breakdown passage that will showcase the…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Greg Yasinitsky
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
This chart is based on the chord changes to Black Orpheus and features solos for any instrument over the A section of the form along with melodic segments for all sections. It is a great way to introduce Bossa Nova style along with syncopation and playing in…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Ryan Erik Adamsons
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing