Based on the chord changes for Autumn Leaves, this easy-going samba puts a new spin on the classic jazz standard. After the melody is presented, an ensemble montuna section follows where the figure is handed off across the entire group. Written solos for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A medium slow 12 bar blues in the Basie tradition - accessible figures that swing hard. At 120bpm the band can focus on the swing style and really making the shout chorus SHOUT. The chart opens with 2 choruses of piano solo before the saxes come in to state…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Fanfare and Dance commences with a grand and impressive fanfare led by the brass section, giving way to a light and playful dance. As the music progresses the fanfare style re-emerges as the counter melodic material to the dance; so at this point we actually…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Gently should be just that …. tender, reflective, thoughtful; allowing musicians and listeners to simply breath and let the music speak of gentleness and peace.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2021 Publisher: Brolga Music Series: Young Band Series Category: Concert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Named after the legendary Harlem nightclub where Bebop was born, this medium swing chart speaks the language of Bebop from the first measure to the last. Trumpets and altos state the melody echoing Bird and Diz. Solo space is provided for alto sax and trumpet…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
In the relaxed swinging tradition of Sammy Nestico and Count Basie, Say What? refers to the conversation that begins in the melody as two groups call and respond to each other. After the melody is thoroghly discussed, the chart moves on to a 16-bar written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More