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
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
This funk-style chart is a fun (but challenging) piece with plenty of punch and lots of soaring unison lines. A drummer’s delight, Sweet Coupe features a great solo spot for tenor sax.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: Standard Publisher: C.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications