Partitions pour big bands

Frank Mantooth, nominé aux Grammy Awards, propose cet arrangement innovant de Perdido. La section A est présentée comme un funk à mi-temps et le pont comme un swing à double temps. Des solos optionnel...

Obviously, this is not a chart for those with a fear of ledger lines. Blowing changes appear for Trbn 1, & Guitar. This screams from downbeat to cutoff. Was commissioned by the U.S.A.F 'Airmen of Note...

Ia a samba feature for gifted alto and trumpet soloists. The chart is fairly demanding for the ensemble and does not attempt to avoid unconventional tonal centers (e.g. Cb Major). Despite the challeng...

1/4 note = 126. Even 8ths. Written for Flute, Tenor, Bass Clarinet, 2 Flugelhorns, 2 Trombones and 4 Rhythm. Commissioned by United States Air Force Band of the West. Open solo section.

High energy, happy Funky/Hip Hop that sounds much harder that the written parts. Simple, contemporary changes make solos a breeze.

Real Funky and not too difficult. Short 'shout' chorus and short rehearsal time.

Based on the changes to 'I Got Rhythm', this happy calypso style composition will add variety to your programming and will keep your students on their toes. Gr. 3+ Level. Med. tempo Calypso groove.

Traditional Hymn - Arr. as a Medium Samba.

Commissioned by the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association for the SEIBA Honors Jazz Ensemble, 'Bird Clues' is a 24-bar 'bird blues' bop vehicle that moves back and forth from F to Db (12 bars each)....

Commissioned by the Pella (IA) High School Jazz Band. 'Elegy for Holly' is a poignant vehicle for solo soprano saxophone. Reminiscent of Oliver Nelson's 'I Hope in Time a Change Will Come', this chart...

Commissioned by the family of the late Dr. Ed Ceilley for the University of Northern Iowa Jazz Band One, 'Medicine Man' is cast in an even 8th, 'ECM-ish' groove ala Jack DeJohnette. Featured soloists...

Commissioned by Phil Wise and the Missouri Southern Univ Jazz orchestra. A jazz mambo showcasing a challenging trumpet soli that alternates with a very singable band 'coro'. Features tenor sax, trumpe...

Commissioned by Jim Oates. This contemporary jazz waltz features Bass, Piano [or Guitar], & Tenor Sax soloists. No w/w dbls. Lead Trpt to E.

Nice blowing vehicle on the chord changes to Miles Davis' Solar, can be opened up to feature any number of soloists. Extensive Sax soli is a highlight. No w/w dbls. Lead Trpt to Eb.

Mini suite in four movements. 1-Log-on, 2-Info-Highway. 3-Chat rooms, 4-E-mail Special. An effective programmatic piece.

Commissioned by Eric Schmitz, for the University of Rochester (NY) Jazz Ensemble, Arenas is an exciting, hard-driving, Afro-Cuban chart cast in a modal harmonic framework. In addition to an unaccompan...

Volume 2 of the Ten Minute Jazz Improve emphasizes minor 7th and minor 9th jazz chords and the dorian mode. Includes tune 'Dorian's Waltz'.

Volume 2 of the Ten Minute Jazz Improve emphasizes minor 7th and minor 9th jazz chords and the dorian mode. Includes tune 'Dorian's Waltz'.