The sax section gets a chance to shine in a very playable soli that weaves in and out of brass punches. This chart makes a perfect vehicle to showcase the saxophone section. Solos for piano and trumpe...
Contemporary straight-eighth Maiden Voyage feel. This chart takes up where Suspended Animation left off. Uses same two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo...
Suspended Animation is a contemporary straight-eighth feel with sections that can be opened up for any player to solo. The entire composition is built on only two suspended chords, and is written in a...
This slow funk groove uses similar chord changes to Autumn Leaves. Russ Schmidt uses the optional vibes, guitar, French horn, flute, and clarinet in interesting ways to color the usual big band sound....
The opening section is played by trumpets in harmon mutes and optional flutes over a Metheny-like Latin groove. Solos are provided for tenor saxophone and trumpet. A contrapuntal section builds all th...
This chart is great for young bands but also perfect for professional dance bands. The optional instruments are skillfully used to add color and interest. Solos for trumpet and alto. Advance Music is...
This bossa-like Latin features an alto saxophone solo and a middle contrapuntal section that answers back and forth between the trumpet and the saxes. Whether it's for a Saturday night gig or a school...
Hard-swinging shuffle that is reminiscent of those great Thad Jones charts. Solos are for piano and alto, but it can easily be opened up for other soloists. Young bands and professionals alike will ha...
Musical quotes are sprinkled throughout this medium swing chart - most obvious being Charlie Parker's Ornithology that is used in the opening of the sax soli. The out chorus features skillfully writte...
The opening melody of this jazz waltz features the alto saxophone and trombone. Solos are provided for trumpet and alto. This is a great change of pace chart. Advance Music is proud to present our new...