The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the case, the chart has been arranged with the traditions of the Count Basie Big Band in mind.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Green Eggs and Funk was named by one of my students at Christian College Geelong. I mentioned that it had a funky rock type groove and “Bam” out came the name so I went with it!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2014 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Hang Loose Herbie is reminiscent of the piece 'Watermelon Man' and similar pieces recorded throughout this period of Herbie Hancock's career.Program NotesThis piece plays tribute to the great pianist/ composer Herbie Hancock. His 1963 debut album for the Blue…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Soft and Easy is the perfect title for this laid back Swing-ballad. This is a wonderful way to introduce young musicians to this iconic Basie style. Once your band can play an accent on the and of one and “fat” (not rushed!!) quarter notes on beats three and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Terry White
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Wonderful piece cast in four eclectic movements: I. Introduction (brief movement in 12/8), II. Magnolia Rag (semi-traditional rag), III. Deep Meditation (free in tempo, rhythm, form), and IV. 8 x 2 + More on the Floor (lop-sided romp through several meter and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mary Jeanne van Appledorn
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications