Easy Basie style swinger that features the piano throughout the chart. Written solos provided for piano as well as trumpet and trombone. Each section has their chance to shine in this full ensemble sound. Trumpet range to written high G.Style: Swing Series:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A great marimba trio for your next recital or concert. With elements of jazz and some more modern textural writing, this piece has a lot to offer the player and listener.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 3:40 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matthew Fink
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
And More is one of those works that will inspire your musicians all on its own. Beautifully written and full of opportunities for expressive playing, composer Joshua Hobbs’ new work is perfect for any program.
This free download includes two click track…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Hobbs
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Alto Sax Feature
Beginning with a funky bass riff, this Latin Soul groove features the alto sax with the melody and solo choruses. A trombone solo comes next and leads into an 8 bar drum/percussion break, ideal for featuring additional percussion if desired.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Mr. Moto harkens back to the swinging big-band era featuring a Basie-ish piano melody. The brass take over for the bridge and the saxes finish out the first chorus. Clever key changes enhance the flavor of each section and solo changes are provided for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
The title is based on a quote from George Washington and is aptly appropriate for our current situation. Composer Joshua Hobbs writes a contemplative original work that contains snippets of known patriotic music. His music alludes to the tensions in America…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Hobbs
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Too much fun to pass up, featuring the funky 1970’s grooves of Quincy Jones and Tower of Power, including optional wah-wah guitar! Each horn section gets a workout while the rhythm section percolates underneath. Solo opportunities for alto sax, tenor sax,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Trumpet Feature
A lush full ensemble introduction leads into a beautiful trumpet (or flugelhorn) feature ballad. The sax section takes over for the bridge before returning to the full ensemble for the last A section. A brief transition moves the tempo up to a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A breezy samba melody suited for a beach in Rio while melodic counterpoint plays in the sand. Following a funky half time interlude the trumpet takes the first solo, followed by the tenor sax (or piano or guitar). Both solos can be played using only a concert…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Dedicated to the composer’s Uncle, composer Joshua Hobbs has crafted a sophisticated and serious work that will stretch the musicianship of your young band. It is one of the most musical pieces we have heard in a very long time at this grade level.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Hobbs
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing