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
Solidly in the Basie/Nestico tradition, this swing chart exemplifies the title's instructions - stay positive and Roll with the Punches. Written solos are provided for trombone (opt. trpt) and alto sax. Every section gets a chance to shine in the full shout…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Translated "Blue Samba", this chart is a take-off on the traditional blues changes with a distinctly smooth South American flavor Solos for alto sax and trumpet.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2008 Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More Series: First Chorus Genre: Latin…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
"Mr. Cool" was literally composed while Robert was sitting in a meat locker - or so he tells me. The beginning bass line, enhanced with bari and bass trombone, sets the rockin' tone for this chart - attitude all the way. Solos all around for trumpet, alto…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Alto Sax Feature
A smooth contemporary latin feature for alto or tenor sax, or trumpet, with a sultry melody and lush accompaniment. A written solo is provided, but the chord changes for the solo fit into the concert Bb scale so improvisation is encouraged.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Tenor Sax Feature
A smooth contemporary latin feature for alto or tenor sax, or trumpet, with a sultry melody and lush accompaniment. A written solo is provided, but the chord changes for the solo fit into the concert Bb scale so improvisation is encouraged.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Trumpet Feature
A smooth contemporary latin feature for alto or tenor sax, or trumpet, with a sultry melody and lush accompaniment. A written solo is provided, but the chord changes for the solo fit into the concert Bb scale so improvisation is encouraged.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Everybody knows that one person in their life, a loose cannon that could go off at any time in any direction. This postmodern minor blues is dedicated to just such a person. The melody is a little off, the form is a little off, and the a capella "space cadet…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A funky New Orleans 2nd Line chart from the pen of Robert "Beto" Skiles. The rhythm section sets the funky groove followed by the trombone section. Saxes jump in on the melody with the brass section responding to their calls. A fun contrapuntal section…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
This chart features a rock/fusion groove and is inspired by the harmonies of Stan Kenton's Artistry in Rhythm as interpreted by the Brecker Brothers. After an intense funky 8 bar ensemble intro the chart settles into a hip fusion groove where the melody…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More