Bebop meets Benny Goodman's band in a challenging romp for the ensemble. Featured soloists are tenor sax, trumpet, and piano. The bari and bass trombone get a good workout, too. Trumpet range is to written high C.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2007 Publisher:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Originally written as a lilting funk chart for five piece band, this conversion to full big band has allowed the tune to develop into a multi layered work that explores connections throughout the band. Recorded by Melbourne’s Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Based on the famous chord changes of Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm" this fun swinger introduces these indispensible patterns to younger players. A strong dialogue between brass and saxes sets the tone early before the saxes take the melody. The trumpet section…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Available for tenor sax, alto sax, or trumpet. This soulful yet bittersweet ballad captures the complex emotions of loss and departure, yet, it also offers a positive and reaffirming chorus to balance everything out. There is plenty of room for the soloist…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
John Mills
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Available for tenor sax, alto sax, or trumpet. This soulful yet bittersweet ballad captures the complex emotions of loss and departure, yet, it also offers a positive and reaffirming chorus to balance everything out. There is plenty of room for the soloist…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
John Mills
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Available for tenor sax, alto sax, or trumpet. This soulful yet bittersweet ballad captures the complex emotions of loss and departure, yet, it also offers a positive and reaffirming chorus to balance everything out. There is plenty of room for the soloist…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
John Mills
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A hard-swinging arrangement of the classic standard recorded by so many famous jazz musicians through the ages. Easy tempo of 138bpm, key of Bb. Written solos (and chord changes) provided for trumpet and piano, followed by a 16 bar acapella section to feature…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Ray Henderson, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Based on the chord changes for Autumn Leaves, this easy-going samba puts a new spin on the classic jazz standard. After the melody is presented, an ensemble montuna section follows where the figure is handed off across the entire group. Written solos for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Alto Sax Feature
Beginning with a funky bass riff, this Latin Soul groove features the alto sax with the melody and solo choruses. A trombone solo comes next and leads into an 8 bar drum/percussion break, ideal for featuring additional percussion if desired.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Cha Chooi is a modal piece based on a funky cha cha cha groove and a simple bass pattern.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Instrumentation
Alto Sax 1…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music