Bob Washut Partitions pour big band

A feature for guitar (and/or piano and vibes), this chart is a tuneful, quasi-Latin composition inspired by the Pat Metheny Group. A contrasting middle section moves to a half-time vamp that features...

Commissioned by Al Naylor for the Linn-Mar Jazz ensemble. An authentic Latin jazz compostion (son Montuno) inspired by the Cal Tjader/Eddie Palmieri collaborations. Features guitar and piano solos. No...

A burning, Afro-Cuban chart. Solo changes are in alto 1, flugelhorn (trpt 5), piano and guitar parts, with backgrounds cued. Middle section is an additive rhythmic layering over a cowbell/shekere groo...

Composed by Mark Levine arr by Bob. A 'McCoy Tyner meets Eddie Palmieri' minor blues set in a burning rumba guaguanco groove. Solo changes are in all parts, with backgrounds cued. After the solo secti...

A challenging, contemporary modal swing composition, 4th D(imension) is inspired by a book entitled Bold New World. A highly contrapuntal texture is created by the canonic introduction and the 4-voice...

A modal composition in a fast swing feel. This arrangement was commissioned by its composer, saxophonist Dick Oatts, for a performance by a German radio band. Solo changes are in alto 1, tenor 1-2, tr...

A contrafact on 'My Shining Hour' changes Shinin' featuring the piano trio within the big band. The chart is a medium swinger. The pianist, bassist, and drummer all get solo space and plenty of ensemb...