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A much loved Spiritual, done with a CALYPSO feel. The inter-locking Rhythmic patterns make this a real TOE-TAPPER. A Song dating from the 1860's that refers to the Archangel Michael, and crossing the...

A 6/4 Gospel ballad features the brass (flugelhorns suggested) on the nicely harmonized melody, with a fun bass trombone part throughout. Piano solos over the second chorus, and saxes wait until the t...

Unique harmonies put new life into the National Anthem without obscuring the traditional melody. This arrangement works well at sporting events as well as in a concert. David Dempsey (Saxophone Journa...

A challenging tenor feature and saxophone soli based on 'Giant Steps' changes. The soli weaves in and out of treacherous unison and harmonized lines. Inspired by the Mega-Sax New England tour and a tr...

AATB, improv in alto and tenor. Inspired by the writings of Chick Corea, this piece is based on fourths and other interesting harmonics. The head is a 12-bar blues in G minor, while the solo sections...

SATB, no improv. Programmatic chart depicting varius experiences while driving. Jazz waltz with a 4/4 bridge. Several contrasting elements using techniques such as swing and straight rhythms, a canon...

SATB, improv in alto & soprano. The entire story of Jack & the Beanstalk is told in this OprogrammaticO bebop blues while, at the same time, paying tribue to a number of jazz OGiants.O The melody has...

SATB, improv in soprano. AABA jazz ballad. Could be classified as medium in difficulty but does require some endurance. The lyrical melody is shifted around the soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones. Ha...

SATB, improv in all parts. This tune is a rendition of a Southern tent revival complete with a guest preacher, choir, and congregation. Built upon a twelve-bar blues, the chart borrows ideas from the...

SATB, can be played without or with improv (for any saxophone), medium, 3:00-5:00 (depending upon improv), improv on a single chord. Tune starts quasi-music box-like but transforms into a jazz groove...

SATB, improv on any saxophone. 3:00+. Straight rock-like feel at onset, moves to a mixed meter jazz waltz, then to a swing solo section and out. 8-bar, three chord repeating section for improv, walkin...

SATB, improv in alto. 4:45. AABA jazz ballad, lyric melody, interesting chords. 16th note sextuplets and 16 bars of ballad (double time) improv most difficult elements.

This medium up swing chart is loosely based on the chord progression to the jazz standard ''''''''Autumn Leaves.'''''''' It gives solo opportunities to the lead alto and bari players. Scored for A,A,T...

With a 16-bar form, this light and bouncy jazz waltz is the perfect opener, closer and solo vehicle. The tempo can vary according to the level of musicianship, so this is the ideal addition to the lib...

The second movement of the Continental Suite for saxophone quartet (SATB). Populatic Pond features tenor saxophone's improvisation over a jazz ballad. Medium.

Fast be-bop shouter. Starts w/open drum solo. Sax soli, Alto solo, open solo section. No score. Recorded by the Matt Catingub Big Band on Sea Breeze Jazz.

This is an exciting 12/8 clavinety latin/jazz piece that has trumpet and synth solos. The opening 12/8 section segues into a driving straight ahead shuffle with an extended tutti unison line before go...

What Is Life is a vocal tune that is also from the musical 'Bring 'Em Back!'. It is a medium tempo jazz waltz whose contemplative and introspective lyrics deal with the awareness of being alive. It fe...

Paul's orchestrated rendition of Billy Mitchell's tune is captured in the contemporary Latin feel. Solos: Piano & flute. Dbls. Recorded by the HMA Salsa Jazz Orchestra 'California Salsa' on Sea Breeze...

Don't be scared off by the dissonant, contrapuntal introduction; Phil Woods' "All Bird's Children" is largely a fun-filled bebop romp that will serve as a wonderful vehicle for your star alto sax play...

Although this Phil Woods arrangement gets off to a fairly mellow start, it will serve as quite a workout for your whole band! Each section has lengthy eighth-note runs that span the entire ranges of t...

Ignore the cheeky title - this hard-swinging Phil Woods arrangement is big band bebop fun at its finest. The solo sections are open for alto, trumpet and piano before a slowly building shout section t...

As recorded on John Daversa's 'Live at Catalina's', this chart is a moderate jazz/R&B groove (swing 16ths) with a memorable, sing-able melody. It features a solo for the flute (which could be played o...

Up tempo jazz burner in a minor mode-very west coast jazz! Starts out featuring the trumpets in a be-bop kinda line with the rest of the band coming in halfway. Lots of room for soloists in the middle...

Up-tempo be-bop on the changes of 'There Is No Greater Love.' Theme played by the whole band followed by an alto sax solo, band tutti, and trumpet solo. Recorded by the Chris Walden Big Band on 'No Bo...