Your band (and audience) will love this intriguing new chart from Austrailian composer Cam McAllister. Beautiful and evocative this African tinged piece moves through several extended passages that weave engaging melodic ideas and captivating harmony over a…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Cam McAllister
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
The Florida Bandmasters commissioned this chart for the 2023 All-State Jazz ensemble. This is an authentically-written Salsa that truly fits its title, beginning with a poignant, written piano solo that transitions into a medium tempo Cuban “Son Montuno” (…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Michele Fernández
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Aria, as the title suggests, is a beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition to the haunting tune, Rick Lawn has fashioned subtle supportive ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of accompaniment and include flugelhorns and cup mutes in the…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Rick Lawn
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
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 is a short, written solo for Alto Sax that is accompanied by bell-tone cascades in the brass.
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Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Peter Blair
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Orange Drink with an ATTITUDE! This funky chart starts with a piano riff to set up the rhythm groove before the trumpet and altos hit with the melody. Trombones and low saxes support with counterpoint. After the trombones take us through the bridge the saxes…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
More advanced groups have come to know that Mike Tomaro’s name on a piece means that the music is of the highest quality. Art-istry is no exception. This straight-ahead swing chart is a tour de force and lets everyone get in on the action. Solo spots are for…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Mike Tomaro
Publisher: Doug Beach Music
As Blue" is a lush, melancholy ballad featuring the full ensemble followed by an alto sax solo. After a brief sax soli, the ballad builds to an exhilarating finale.Program NotesThis thoughtful ballad starts with a soft, lushly scored full ensemble A section,…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Patrick Thompson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Based on the chord changes to Lucky Southern by Keith Jarrett
Always a favorite of the jazz crowd the changes of this fantastic Keith Jarrett tunes are great to play over and the bright Latin feel will be a welcome change of pace on any concert or festival.…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Peter Blair
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
At the Crossroads is a contemporary ballad featuring solos for 1st Alto Sax, 1st Tenor Sax, 4th Trumpet, 2nd Trombone. Instrumentation contains: 5 Saxes (Sop double on Alto 1), 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion.
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Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Daryl McKenzie
Publisher: Brolga Music
This stunning music was written by Dallas based Rosana Eckert for her debut album in 2003. It is a light and sophisticated bossa with some gorgeous harmony. Arranged by the incomparable Michele Weir for vocal jazz ensemble, this version was adapted for…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Rosana Eckert, Michele Weir, Peter Blair
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing