Sub Zero is a bright jazz shuffle in the style of New York’s legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. The title reflects the composer’s memories of his first visit to hear the band at the Village Vanguard in New York City during the depths of Winter.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Students will enjoy playing this up-tempo swing chart stylistically reminiscent of the Count Basie/Sammy Nestico style. While the sax section lays down the main melody, the brass section drives the B section in a shout-chorus style. Three solo sections…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Kris Berg uses his unique harmonic appraoch to the fullest in this new Bossa Nova. Each new phrase has some twists and turns that help make this a very interesting chart. Nothing “outside” but fresh and modern sounding.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2023…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
In the first few minutes of rehearsal, Super-Fast and Easy Warm Ups for Big Band helps the band make a satisfying, cohesive sound from the outset, while learning (or consolidating) some of the most important elements of big band playing. The collection is a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Written in a funk style, Super Groove blends elements of soul, jazz and rhythm n' blues with a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums. This is an excellent chart to introduce a young musician to the concept of groove and articulation within a funk…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Amy
Publisher:
Brolga Music
It just so happens that "Supertoots" is the nickname we gave to our youngest daughter Gabby who is a budding young trumpet player (10 years old at the time of writing this piece) and who just loves tooting - especially on the high notes. One day we heard…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Broadbent
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This funk-style chart is a fun (but challenging) piece with plenty of punch and lots of soaring unison lines. A drummer’s delight, Sweet Coupe features a great solo spot for tenor sax.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: Standard Publisher: C.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Swim at your own risk! This is a high energy samba that explores the undersea dominion of the shark. The melody is stated in the trumpets and altos with aggressive background figures setting the mood. As the trumpet solo unfolds the sharks gather, snapping at…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
The title for this chart comes from the repeated eighth notes that occur on beat one throughout the piece. A swinging excursion in D minor that your students will have a great time playing. There is a written solo in Trumpet 1 that is cued in Trumpet 2, and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
A winning combination: swing, a bit of gospel, a dash of pop and a catchy hook…this chart brings it all together with a contemporary flair. Originally written for Steve Zegree and Gold Company, this is a really fun swinger for the contemporary jazz ensemble.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing