Partitions pour Big Band

Commissioned by the Kentucky Music Educators' Association for its 2002 All-State Jazz Ensemble, this pensive tune featuring solo tenor should be played with an unhurried 12/8 feel. Except for two full...

Commissioned by the Kentucky Music Educators' Association for its 2002 All-State Jazz Ensemble, this pensive tune featuring solo tenor should be played with an unhurried 12/8 feel. Except for two full...

As recorded by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this ballad showcases the breathy sound of flutes, the mellow sound of short flugelhorn solos (written lines provid...

As recorded by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this ballad showcases the breathy sound of flutes, the mellow sound of short flugelhorn solos (written lines provid...

Features Trombone

Recorded in 1971 by Buddy Rich on the album A Different Drummer, this beautiful, even-8ths ballad features cameo written solos for trumpet, alto sax, and trombone; lead alto takes the only improvised...

Recorded in 1971 by Buddy Rich on the album A Different Drummer, this beautiful, even-8ths ballad features cameo written solos for trumpet, alto sax, and trombonelead alto takes the only improvised so...

One of the most beautiful ballads that Neil Slater has ever written, Places has been in the North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band book for a number of years and was finally recorded on their CD Lab 2004. T...

One of the most beautiful ballads that Neil Slater has ever written, Places has been in the North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band book for a number of years and was finally recorded on their CD Lab 2004. T...

As recorded by The Vanguard Orchestra on their album Thad Jones Legacy, this expressive journey opens with a brief ensemble statement followed by a full-length piano solo, ensemble interlude, and a so...

As recorded by The Vanguard Orchestra on their album Thad Jones Legacy, this expressive journey opens with a brief ensemble statement followed by a full-length piano solo, ensemble interlude, and a so...

This beautiful, torchy jazz ballad in two tempos features solo trumpet throughout. Written lines with chord changes are provided for the soloist, and even though the solo lines are pretty, they should...

This beautiful, torchy jazz ballad in two tempos features solo trumpet throughout. Written lines with chord changes are provided for the soloist, and even though the solo lines are "pretty," they shou...

According to the score notes for this pensive adaptation, the key to a warm and colorful rendition lies chiefly in an exceptional emphasis on dynamics. Playing in a smooth legato style and with vibrat...

According to the score notes for this pensive adaptation, the key to a warm and colorful rendition lies chiefly in an exceptional emphasis on dynamics. Playing in a smooth legato style and with vibrat...

A gorgeous, introspective ballad adapted from the combo version recorded on Mike's latest CD, this solo feature for alto or soprano sax presents all member of medium-advanced bands with sufficient cha...

A gorgeous, introspective ballad adapted from the combo version recorded on Mike's latest CD, this solo feature for alto or soprano sax presents all member of medium-advanced bands with sufficient cha...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this second part of the suite spotlights solo flugelhorn in a beautiful ballad setting. Backed by warm woodwinds and expr...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this second part of the suite spotlights solo flugelhorn in a beautiful ballad setting. Backed by warm woodwinds and expr...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the RCA album Insights, this unique ballad featuring solo bari sax uses a variety of textures, dynamics and groove changes from swing to ev...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the RCA album Insights, this unique ballad featuring solo bari sax uses a variety of textures, dynamics and groove changes from swing to ev...

This beautiful ballad for developing groups features alto saxophone with an emphasis on lyricism and rich harmonies. A double-time section is included along with a solidly scored ensemble chorus, and...