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A straight eighth in the style of Metheny/Mangione that opens with a gospel piano statement. Lots of gospel influence throughout. Joyous and triumphant, this chart builds to a strong climactic finish...

Weather Report meets Monk! Yes. Based on the changes to an obvious favorite Monk tune, this chart features Monkish-like material super-imposed over a Weather Report funk shuffle ala Mr. Gone.

Written to feature pianist Shelly Berg, this chart is a lovely spacious ballad in three. Strong pianist and rhythm section needed to pull this off conceptually. Stylistically in the ECM mode, this is...

Medium up-tempo, be-bop tune. Ensemble shout chorus w/ Drum breaks.

Hard driving straight-ahead tune, usual changes, pedal points.

The bass is the prominent features instrument in this 12 bar blues.

Bright 3/4 blues. Send off for tenor solo can be repeated for additional solos. Sax soli, Bone soli, full band shout chorus leads back to theme. Written for Tonight Show Band.

A moderately slow, straight 8ths that alternates 6/5 and 5/4 bars. Beginning with a guitar solo, it features a gentle melody played by the soprano and tenor saxes. The featured soloist is the tenor sa...

Somnamblues is sleep-walking. This very slow blues reflects that state. Interesting chromatic chord movement. Written to feature Guitar & Piano. A short woodwind section is optional. Recorded by Rob M...

As its title implies, this chart is intended to be a happy foot stomper. A great chart to use as a closer. Recorded by Rob McConnell & Boss Brass on Brassy & Sassy. See Otter Dist CD catalog

Fast, modal flavored chart w/some interesting time-feel transitions. Solos for tenor & Trumpet w/a great 'Shout' chorus. Super vehicle for a hot Drummer.

This chart is the first movement of a suite, 'A Tribute to Dee Barton'. It is desighned to move along at a fast, exciting pace while providing ample solo space for the solo trumpet and tenor saxophone...

A BB is a pellet, but it's also the initials of the 'Boss Brass' so, therefore the title of the suite and a vehicle for the band]. Very fast, challenging for all players as individuals, sections, and...

Begins w/an extensive cadenza then to a rubato-like ballad. Comp. By Amie Chycoski for Boss Brass. This chart requires woodwinds w/the dbl. x Latin section featuring Flute solos. Solo Trpt requires go...

The original version of osteology written to feature the 'Boss Brass' Bone section. Lots of playing for the Bones and loads of space for solos. The rest of the band gets a good workout too.

Straight ahead medium up, blues in Bb. Open for solos. Big band version of chart written for 'the Brass Connection'.

Medium to medium slow blues in F minor. Can be opened up for soloists. Interesting head and band shout.

If 'The Blues' didn't exist, what the hell would we composers do with ourselves? Yet another blues in Bb. This one is mean & angry & dirty - and lots of fun.

This chart is a fast model opus that gives the band and soloists a good workout.

As recorded on John Daversa's 'Live at Catalina's', this is a traditional jazz blues with a bridge containing ample opportunities for improvising. After the melody is stated, there is a raucous seven-...

A moody, (not too slow) middle movement. Lots of space for solos and some exciting BGs and ensemble work. Sax doubles. Part 2 on 'No Passport Required' suite. Original Suite composed for trumpeter Ken...

A big band version of the tune written for the 'Brass Connection's first album. Spacey, with nice harmonies. Sax doubles.

(Oxford St. Blues or OverSeas Blues, take your pick, Ian will explain it when he sees you!!!) A Jazz Messengers kind of head, (and feel). Great finale for the soloists and an interesting 'half-time-rh...

A tribute to the late founder of Concord Jazz Records, Carl Jefferson-(C.J.!!). This jazz waltz Big band version was arranged for Kenny Wheeler and the BBC Big Band. Could feature any horn.

Takes merges the minimalist movement with a Latin-influenced big band chart that is both fun to play and fun to hear. College and advanced high school bands will find that this chart is a real show st...