Kim Richmond

This composition is drawn basically from one 2-measure melodic/rhythmic figure. The rhythm is even-eighths with the melodic lines, often sequential developement of the main motif, combining the instru...

This is a powerful piece with a strong theme initially stated in the middle low instruments. The even-eighth style is neither Latin nor rock but has a driving distinctive rhythmic pattern in the drums...

This major piece begins with a lengthy introduction in 9/8 (in a fanfare-ish manner), changing to 3/4 that at first features trumpets, then the entire ensemble and develops into a lyrical but still rh...

This short composition (2 pages) has a sweeping angular melodic line intially stated in the low instruments over a Latin (Bolero) rhythm. The melody works its way upward through different sections, an...

This up-tempo jazz piece starts with a tutti which spins off into a division of the ensemble into unisons which spell a main motif for the piece. The middle section of the head has the soloist (to com...

Even with a seriously evil title, this has some beautiful moments. If you include timpani in your ensemble, this can be an outstanding feature (2 timps possible, better with 3), but it's all cued in o...

This is based on the Disney tune of a similar name but is a driving up-tempo jazz chart. Featuring some collective improvisational moments in the head, it also has some simultaneous soloing by two pla...

1/2 X rock feel. No score. Alto, Tenor, Bari, Trpt, Bone & Rhythm

Ballad-med swing jazz. A gentle melodic line, w/a continually changing harmonic pattern, leads to solos for Trbn & Piano, the latter characterized by Drums dropping in & out over a walking Bass.No sco...

An ideal opener for a concert program. After a fanfare type intro, a straight-ahead driving rock lifts the band into a striking theme. Fiery vamp for the Alto solo, opt;l open for more. Scored for Alt...