Commissioned by JEN (the Jazz Education Network) Kris has done a fantastic job of capturing the feel and flavor of the 2nd line groove. While the feel is traditional New Orleans, the harmony and melodic structure are fresh and contemporary.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Hang Loose Herbie is reminiscent of the piece 'Watermelon Man' and similar pieces recorded throughout this period of Herbie Hancock's career.Program NotesThis piece plays tribute to the great pianist/ composer Herbie Hancock. His 1963 debut album for the Blue…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Based on the classic style of Killer Joe this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds after the initial treatment of the melody. This flexible arrangement is highly adaptable and will…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Featuring a melody line that bounces from part to part within the ensemble, this medium tempo Bebop "blues with a bridge" keeps the conductor on his toes Herding the Cats in the band. Lots of open solo space allows for numerous soloists and an acapella chorus…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Named after the legendary Harlem nightclub where Bebop was born, this medium swing chart speaks the language of Bebop from the first measure to the last. Trumpets and altos state the melody echoing Bird and Diz. Solo space is provided for alto sax and trumpet…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Take a trip back to the Cool School of the 1950s with this impressive swinger. With a very accessible tempo of 128bpm, this chart features tenor sax, trumpet, and guitar on a boppish melody presented in the Gil Evans/Miles Davis "Birth of the Cool" style. The…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Bret Zvacek’s composition Intro To Art is a tribute to the legendary hard-bop drummer Art Blakey who led one of the most important groups in jazz history - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from 1955-1990. This chart is the perfect way to introduce young…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Meghan Trainor may think that it’s all about that bass, but composer George Shutack makes a case with this solid chart that It’s All About that Funk! Punchy rhythmic figures and hard hitting brass lines work together to make this an exciting chart that would…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Your rhythm section will shine in this new Funk chart. There is a fun breakdown section after the solos where the sections of the band are layered in a clever way to create a giant build to the shout chorus. Get down and get funky!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A bit of a throwback, this swing chart highlights all the great aspects of the bands from the ’40s and ’50s while still sounding fresh. The wailing Sax lines and punchy brass along with a solid swing groove are sure to make this a crowd pleaser.
Grade Level:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing