Big Band pour les professionnels

Movement 5 of The Story of Langston. Chanting (for Staples) is a mellow composition with a song like melody played by a trio of soprano, trombone, and bass clarinet. This accessible, but sophisticated...

Written as a tribute to Oliver Nelson,the piece features moving tonalities as well as a rhythmic feel which shifts between 4/4 and 6/8. Simple modal changes allow the soloist to stretch. Solos are for...

Borrowing sounds from Goodman to Mingus, this forward looking arrangement honors the past by acknowledging traditions. Open solo section and fills scattered throughout the band. Scored for Alto, Tenor...

This original groove-oriented chart with a catchy melody features solo space for tenor sax, piano, and/or trumpet. Trumpet range to high C,no wind doubles, and optional guitar part. A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1...

A high-energy adaptation to this great tune from Bob Bergs Short Stories album, Snakes is a terrific closer for your concert or set. The melody features a soprano and tenor duo in the spirit of the or...

The sung intro leads into a stretched out modal, straight 8th note treatment of this familiar carol. There are two solos for your choice of trombone 1 or trumpet 2 and tenor 1 or alto 2. Demanding tru...

A straight ahead tenor battle using modified Rhythm Changes. This is a nice opener and works medium well as fast, the section arpeggios are great for teaching your students about chord structure. Solo...