A perfect "My First Solo Feature" chart, this rock ballad opens with lush ensemble harmonies before the soloist enters with the hauntingly beautiful melody. The ensemble soon wraps itself in warm supportive colors before launching the soloist into the short…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A perfect "My First Solo Feature" chart, this rock ballad opens with lush ensemble harmonies before the soloist enters with the hauntingly beautiful melody. The ensemble soon wraps itself in warm supportive colors before launching the soloist into the short…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
This chart sets the tone from the first measure with a cool fusion groove in the rhythm and trombones - cool bari part, too. The feel changes back and forth throughout the chart from fusion to half time rock to a driving 4/4 rock and back again - a great…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Based on the chord changes for the jazz standard Doxy, this fun swing chart features the saxophone section on the melody. Written solos are provided for piano, and then tenor or bari sax or trombone. An eight bar stop time section leads into the shout section…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Based on the chord changes for "They Can't Take That Away From Me", this chart is a straight ahead swinger that features every section in the ensemble. Written solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet. The shout chorus features two solo breaks for the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A fun take on the famous chord progression of I've Got Rhythm, Hopscotch musically evokes images of children (of all ages) hopping, skipping, and jumping down the sidewalk playing their favorite game. Each section has the opportunity to shine as they take…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A smooth bossa nova featuring the ensemble in a rich harmonic landscape and interesting countermelodies. Solos for trombone and piano or guitar. Trumpet range to written F#.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2007 Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More Series: First Chorus…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
This chart takes it easy on the tempo, but it still swings hard. Harkening back to the era of Quincy Jones' association with the Count Basie Orchestra, this chart opens with a relaxed piano melody which is soon taken up by the full bodied sax section. A…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
This chart is a fun tribute to Regents Professor Emeritus Jim Riggs of the Univerity of North Texas. This chart in the Nestico style captures his personality and sense of humor while providing a focus on the saxophone section. The chart begins in the key of F…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
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