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
Active Measures is a classic straight ahead swing chart with bebop overtones. Cup mutes are featured throughout the brass and instantly place the listener "back in the day". Solo space is provided for piano, trumpet, and tenor sax, and a surprise coda appears…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Rick Lawn
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
A developmental, hard-driving swing composition.Program NotesWritten for Conti Condoli and the Tonite Show Orchestra. Premiered by Condoli at The Lakeland Jazz Festival with The Lakeland Jazz Orchestra and composer, Daniel McCarthy, conducting.
Grade Level: 4…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Daniel McCarthy
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Join the street parade! The horns holler and shout back and forth before the alto sax solo takes off. Followed by a funky breakdown section and a drum solo kicking the ensemble, the parade picks up where it started and leads the way to the finish. Trumpet…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
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
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
A swingin’ medium tempo 12 bar blues in the “old school” Swing Era tradition. Echoes of Count Basie’s band fill the hall. Featured soloists include piano and alto sax, and the chart can be “opened up” to present as many as you like. Lots of fun ensemble work…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
A hip-hop blues in the style of the Brecker Brothers Band, this chart pays tribute to the contemporary harmonic sidesteps and sly melodic lines so often found in their music. A simple drum groove begins the chart, and this can be opened up as a feature spot…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
Backyard Swing is a laid back "Basie-style" swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After a vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, Backyard Swing highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises.Program NotesThis medium-tempo "Basie-…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Patrick Thompson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications