An easy latin groove based on the chord changes for Horace Silver's classic "Song For My Father". The rhythm section sets the tone which is joined by the ensemble. This sets up the unison saxophone melody which is punctuated by the brass. Trumpet and Tenor…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
All Hail the Power is a powerful, collaborative work in five movements, each one by a different composer. Based on a popular hymn, this work has everything. Richly scored sections of soaring beauty, thoughtful variations, driving rhythms, mixed meters, and an…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp, Timothy Mahr, Pappas, Andrew Boysen, David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Constantly changing complex meters characterize this fascinating composition. The great title is only the beginning of the fun of this terrific concert finale, which won first place in the 1992 PAS Composition Contest.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 1994 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Coleman
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great chart for beginning bands - medium tempo 12 bar blues with written solos for all players. Trumpet range to written top space E in the staff.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2018 Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More Series: First Chorus Genre: Swing Category:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Based on the chord changes for the Gershwin standard "Summertime", this nifty swinger combines the hallmarks of other tunes such as Cantaloupe Island and the Theme from Get Smart tv show to create a hard swinging chart that's fun for everyone. The melody is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Another great chart from Matt Morey, Los Dos presents the duo of tenor sax and trumpet riding the energetic salsa of the rhythm section's montuno figures. Substantial solo space for both tenor and trumpet is followed by an 8-bar drum solo that leads into the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A high energy intro sets the tone for this hard-swinging arrangement of the Gershwin classic song. The trombone section is featured on the melody as the saxes provide accompaniment. Solo opportunities for trumpet and trombone follow. A brief trumpet section…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey, George Gershwin
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Based on the chord changes for Canteloupe Island, this high energy rock chart shines the spotlight on each section of the band, and features a sax soli as well. Written solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet, and there is a four bar drum solo as well.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Shades of Ivory is a serious work for young band. The composer challenges the performers by creating differing shades and colors using just the white keys of the piano, or the "ivories".Program NotesShades of Ivory was commisioned by the Iowa Bandmasters…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Andrew Boysen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by Bloomington High School North, in Bloomington, Indiana, this swinging chart is a true shuffle in the tradition of Jerome Richardson's "The Groove Merchant" as performed by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band. With a 130bpm tempo, this chart is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More