A Crack in the Ice was inspired by a short piece of video footage of an ice climber on a wall of ice, hundreds of feet above safety but surrounded by...
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,...
You’re travelling through space in the vast reaches of the outer universe. Suddenly you are caught, hurtling towards a black hole! Who knows what lies ahead....
Bluestone Lane features the lead trombonist of the band and evokes the mood of strolling through the back lanes of Carlton North in Melbourne, Australia. The...
Originally written as a lilting funk chart for five piece band, this conversion to full big band has allowed the tune to develop into a multi layered work that...
Cellar Door is a magical journey through many different soundscapes, moods and textures that features solo vibraphone throughout.Program NotesCellar Door is a...
Coventry Storm is an arrangement based on the classic Coventry Carol. Full of dialogue between the players, this piece is as enjoyable as it is demanding....
Don’t Mind If I Do is a fun and swinging chart with a simple but catchy melody in addition to many featured moments for sections of the band at various stages...
Follow The Leader is intended as a fun, up tempo swing chart that introduces young musicians to stylistic elements echoing classic big band tunes such as ‘...
Composed for the "Percussion Art Ensemble," this advanced work for three players has it all: a jazz feel, a mysterious section, perpetual motion, a more...
