("In the cool shade")
Na Sombra Fresca is a medium-tempo pop bossa chart for full big band instrumentation in the 1960s style of Sergio Mendes and Johnny Mandel. The light and airy Latin feel of the chart gives the sense of finding playful respite and relief…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Open Sky is an up-tempo swing chart in a modal, post-bop style employing chords with upper extensions and polychords, reminiscent of the musical styles of the Brecker Brothers, Pat Metheny, and Lyle Mays. Three solo sections include both optional written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This 5/4 presentation of We Three Kings is arranged in the style of Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five.” Modern jazz harmonies throughout are built on both open fourths and traditional thirds with upper extensions. Students will have the opportunity to study standard…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications