In the tradition of Neal Hefti's classic "L'il Darlin'", although slightly faster in tempo, Steppin' Up focuses on one of the fundamental elements of the swing style - how to swing quarter notes to get that cool relaxed style that just feels so right. (Swing…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A new Orleans street parade comes to life with this chart. A 2nd line snare beat drives the dixie-based ensemble, complete with tailgate trombone. Written solos for trombone, alto sax, plunger trumpet, and bass. Tuba may be substituted for the bass for even…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
This wonderfully musical chart features a light rock/straight 8th groove as a foundation for a beatiful, soulful tune that conjures images of a lonesome road. Inventive harmonies and countrapuntal techniques provide interesting parts for all sections. Written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Marcus Wilcher
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
An elegant swinging tribute to the longtime Basie lead alto player Marshall Royal, "The Royal Treatment" provides ample opportunities to showcase the saxophone section. Written solos are provided for trumpet, alto sax, trombone, and tenor sax. Trumpet range…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Reminiscent of the Bill Holman tune "Told You So", this medium swing tune features some fun interplay between the brass and saxes as well as the occasional stop-time figure. Plenty of attitude going on here. Solo for tenor sax and a shout section for the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A little bit more. That's what this chart offers and delivers. Opening with a definitive brass statement, Un Poco Mas settles into a smooth latin groove before switching things up with a half-time feel on the bridge. Returning to the latin groove, the form…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Alto Sax Feature
A Beautiful melodic feature ballad for alto sax. The soloist is backed by full accompaniment and counterpoint that wraps around and through the melody as the title suggests. A written solo is provided for the soloist, along with written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More