John LaBarbera : Partitions moyen

In Horace Silver's own words, this sassy, bluesy shuffle with a bebop-style melody portrays a mythical man of rather dubious character. An alto, trumpet and trombone trio give the opening and closing...

John La Barbera has taken his well-known version of Chick Corea's Spain and done a great job of adapting it for the small band format. Certainly an exciting offering for mature players in an arrangeme...

Dedicated to Henry Mancini, this clever original in a characteristic medium swing style features a number of Hankisms embedded throughout. Flutes are optional but can really add a nice touch if you ha...

Here is an exciting yet playable version of this great Latin chart by John La Barbera. Surprisingly true to the original as it employs some fiery, samba-like writing, this is sure to be a hit.

Recorded by Buddy Rich on the album Stick It, this driving original with attitude assigns the primary solos to tenor and alto sax, with the drummer contributing several well-placed fills throughout. L...

Buddy Rich played this chart constantly! Features a great bass trombone solo on the tune. Flute doubles required on all saxophone parts. Here is a rare chance to feature the bottom of the trombone sec...

Recorded on the Buddy Rich album "A Different Drummer" as Part 2 of "A Piece Of The Road Suite," this rock outing with repeating rhythmic figures keeps everyone on their toes. It opens with an unaccom...

You'll want to head for the islands with this med-up tempo jazz samba. Alto and Trpt. are featured with plenty of background support for the soloists. A fun ensemble interlude builds to a poppin' mod...

Featuring tenor sax and trumpet in both duo and solo roles, this fast swing excursion also gives the drummer some room to stretch out in an open solo before the final shout, short D.S. and coda. Rhyth...

As recorded in 1971 by Buddy Rich on the album A Different Drummer (RCA Victor), this irresistible jazz waltz is a huge treat for bari sax soloists who seldom get the chance to step into the spotlight...

As recorded in 1972 by Buddy Rich on the album Stick It (RCA), this delightful jazz waltz gives solo work to tenor (or soprano) sax and trombone. Use of optional flutes by saxes and harmon-muted trump...

Recorded by Buddy Rich on the album Rich In London (RCA), this well-crafted excursion gives the drummer a real workout from start to finish and showcases a recurring presentation of the folk theme by...

Recorded on the Buddy Rich album "A Different Drummer" as Part 2 of "A Piece Of The Road Suite," this rock outing with repeating rhythmic figures keeps everyone on their toes. It opens with an unaccom...

Featuring a quirky blend of reggae and blues, this original by jazz master John La Barbera is an appealing and unique change of pace. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, along with spicy riffs for e...

John La Barbera has taken his well-known version of Chick Corea's Spain and done a great job of adapting it for the small band format. Certainly an exciting offering for mature players in an arrangeme...

Originally recorded by the Bill Watrous big band back in the '70s, John La Barbera brings us this sizzling version of his classic samba-style composition adapted for six horns.

John La Barbera has taken his well-known version of Chick Corea's Spain and done a great job of adapting it for the small band format. Certainly an exciting offering for mature players in an arrangeme...

Featuring tenor sax and trumpet in both duo and solo roles, this fast swing excursion also gives the drummer some room to stretch out in an open solo before the final shout, short D.S. and coda. Rhyth...

In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvi...

As recorded in 1971 by Buddy Rich on the album A Different Drummer (RCA Victor), this irresistible jazz waltz is a huge treat for bari sax soloists who seldom get the chance to step into the spotlight...

As recorded in 1972 by Buddy Rich on the album Stick It (RCA), this delightful jazz waltz gives solo work to tenor (or soprano) sax and trombone. Use of optional flutes by saxes and harmon-muted trump...

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...

In Horace Silver's own words, this sassy, bluesy shuffle with a bebop-style melody portrays "a mythical man of rather dubious character." An alto, trumpet and trombone trio give the opening and closin...