Mike Crotty

A modern style 'even eighth' ballad, featuring solos for tenor sax and piano. This piece covers a wide range of dynamics, numerous inner lines and color changes build to a climactic ensemble soli. A g...

A wonderful balled feature for trombone. A combination of rubato trombone and piano, and ever-changing ensemble colors makes this a wonderful showcase for the soloist. Blowing changes are for bass (sh...

A medium blues feature for baritone sax and trombone. Theme played by baritone and trombone amidst a contrasting 'non-blues' texture within the band.

A 'very intense' medium-up tempo piece with a straight-eighth feel. This chart has a driving rhythm requiring a strong drummer. A small horn grouping (tpt/alto/bari/tbn) presents the theme atop variou...

An interesting group of rhythmic fragments played by the ensemble come together to form a dynamic piece for small band. The groove is a medium-up 'even eighth' feel...almost 'Weather Report' in nature...

Jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker's funky Brazilian samba has been brilliantly arranged by Mike Crotty. This clever tune will stick in your mind for weeks! Randy has recorded and performed his original com...