After a chorale-style intro, this swinger kicks into high gear. Featuring alto sax and trumpet solos, an impressive sax soli and exciting shout choruses, And the Winner Is makes a great opener (or closer)!
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This jazz waltz will be a welcome addition to your repertoire. With idiomatic rhythm section parts as well as features for alto sax, trumpet, and guitar, your band will enjoy playing this light and airy tune.Program NotesThis mid-tempo jazz waltz features…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Backyard Swing is a laid back "Basie-style" swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After a vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, Backyard Swing highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises.Program NotesThis medium-tempo "Basie-…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Doug Beach Music is thrilled to welcome master composer Dave Rivello to the catalog. His new composition Blueprint features a beautiful melody set over a medium straight eighth note groove. Dave’s wonderful scoring keeps all of the musicians involved…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
This grooving shuffle starts with a bang and keeps on building! Tenor Saxes and Trombone 1 and 2 present the catchy melody with the rest of the band joining in. The half time feel of the bridge is a great contrast to the main shuffle groove. You’ll love the…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
This hard driving shuffle will be a hit with groups at many levels. The combination of a strong melody, an infectious groove and an open solo section make this a winning choice for any program. And, there is a wealth of ensemble work in this chart, too.…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
With an infectious shuffle-funk groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, Grandview Groove is sure to be a hit on any concert. The open solo section provides plenty of space for your soloists to stretch out as well. Scored at the medium level, this Doug Beach…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
The Happy Hotel" is a straight-up fast swinger with great solo space for trumpet and drums. The quirky melody is played by the saxes with overlaid brass punches. Written in Dorian minor with plenty of quartal harmony, this piece is a refreshing departure from…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bret Zvacek’s composition Intro To Art is a tribute to the legendary hard-bop drummer Art Blakey who led one of the most important groups in jazz history - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from 1955-1990. This chart is the perfect way to introduce young…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Meghan Trainor may think that it’s all about that bass, but composer George Shutack makes a case with this solid chart that It’s All About that Funk! Punchy rhythmic figures and hard hitting brass lines work together to make this an exciting chart that would…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing