
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

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

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

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

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

Alvord Groove is an exciting jazz-rock chart with a driving rhythm and blues scale inflections. Two themes are presented in the first half of the piece. After a solo section, these themes are performed simultaneously, accompanied by guitar solo interjections,…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Aaron Kline
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

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

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

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

Based on #3 from 10 Easy Piano Pieces
Somehow the creative mind of Kris Berg merged a Bartók Piano piece with the well-known Mister PC by John Coltrane. As it turns out, this is a merger where everybody wins! You must check out the amazing Saxophone soli that…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Kris Berg
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing