Commissioned by Eric Schmitz, for the University of Rochester (NY) Jazz Ensemble, Arenas is an exciting, hard-driving, Afro-Cuban chart cast in a modal harmonic framework. In addition to an unaccompan...
This arrangement of Gerry Niewoods tribute to Coltrane and his modal style features an alto (or tenor) soloist in addition to a full sax section. Other soloists could include trombone or rhythm. The b...
This chart is a tour de force for baritone soloist. It can be played with 5 saxes plus the soloist or with only 5 saxes. While the saxophone and rhythm parts are challenging, brass parts are reasonabl...
Commissioned by the University of Northern Iowa in celebration of 50 years in jazz education, this chart is a challenging episodic work that begins with a somewhat dark, evolving incantation that can...
This unusual big band chart is a somber, introspective hymn with a Spanish flavor, drawing influences from David Sanborn, Gil Evans, and classical styles. Saxes need to double on flute or clarinet. An...
A 6/4 march-like groove turns into a Latin feel in the style of vintage Chuck Mangione complete with flugelhorn and soprano sax duet. This chart is very melodic and memorable but has a punch to it as...
Concept music. Up-tempo w/intricate lines & hot ens passages. Trpt & Tenor solos. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.
Gospel flavor blues. Unique tribute to Charles Mingus. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.
Who would have thought that there was still life in an old chestnut like The Yellow Rose of Texas? Well there is in this captivating funky, hip-hop version by Rick Lawn that turns into a double time s...