We are so happy to welcome Drew Zaremba to the Excelcia catalog! Back Porch Swing is a masterful tribute to Count Basie and Sammy Nestico but it is Drew through and through. It swings like crazy!
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2024 Series: Jazz Zenith Series…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Drew Zaremba
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
This exuberant gospel-rock powerhouse for the accomplished jazz ensemble is guaranteed to set the stage on fire. Beginning with a heartfelt and bluesy introduction, Bright Side swiftly kicks into gear with an infectious groove that has the entire band giving…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Joey Stempien
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The title says it all. This chart takes energy and intensity to the next level with a fast swing tempo, pedal point chord changes, and plenty of power brass section writing. Drums are featured throughout the chart, including a 32 bar solo section punctuated…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
"Life Out Here" channels the atmosphere of the American backlands through a straight-eighth compositional style suggestive of Pat Metheny’s "Here to Stay" and "Red Sky," with a unique folk flavor. Set to an easy-going rock feel, the modernity of the genre…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Joey Stempien
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is “Mucho Fasto” which gives you an idea of the flagwaver that is Magic Flea. Another great recording of the chart was recently made by the well-known hr-BigBand (…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Sammy Nestico
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is “Mucho Fasto” which gives you an idea of the flagwaver that is Magic Flea. Another great recording of the chart was recently made by the well-known hr-BigBand (…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Sammy Nestico
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
No Time for Talkers is a fun and energetic hard-driving gospel rock tune.Full recordings of this and other great Australian jazz works can be found on the CD Resolution performed by the Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra available from www.tunemusic.co
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Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Niels Rosendahl
Publisher: Brolga Music
From the imagination of Robert "Beto" Skiles, this chart shows off the stylistic spectrum and musicianship of your band. Opening with a piano/gtr montuna riff that is quickly picked up by the horns, we’re soon presented with a lively melody and contrapuntal…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
Written as a sequel to his memorable chart Category 4, Jeff has left no stone unturned with his latest composition Return of the Storm. “Driving 12/8 groove” is an understatement for this daring excursion into Afro-Cuban funk. Perfect for festival programming…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Jeff Jarvis
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Everybody knows that one person in their life, a loose cannon that could go off at any time in any direction. This postmodern minor blues is dedicated to just such a person. The melody is a little off, the form is a little off, and the a capella "space cadet…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More