Set a festive holiday mood with this sophisticated Bossa Nova setting of Good King Wenceslas. Jack has dressed up the traditional carol with a fresh set of chord changes and a nice modulation to keep the chart interesting. This is an excellent choice for any…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jack Cooper
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The biting dissonance of the sharp 9 chord is used as the centerpiece for this free spirited, funky rock chart. Cutting, angular lines and interesting counterpoint come together to create a unique piece in the repertoire for music at this level. It is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jack Cooper
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This is a great chart that combines a Chuck Mangione style for the first section with a Sonny Rollins island feel at the “B” section. This would be an excellent choice as a contrast tune for a concert or festival. Following the breezy solo section there is a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A funky rock chart with attitude, this piece is good-naturedly dedicated to that one person in the band who makes everyone late as their friends chant “we gotta go” in exasperation. The Saxes take the main theme with brass answering lines, then the roles are…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This is a catchy blues with a bridge from respected composer and educator Jack Cooper. Interesting angular lines abound in this unique chart along with inventive rhythmic elements. Stark dynamic contrasts throughout the chart go from a whisper to a roar to…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jack Cooper
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing