This chart is a simple, fun straight-up rock blues that includes guitar and trombone solos. The horns are featured ‘a cappella’ style before returning to the head and punchy ending.Program NotesThis chart is a simple, fun straight-up rock blues that includes…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
If you’re searching for a contemporary jazz piece in a Latin/Rock style loaded with contrast then look no further. This Grade 3 work has a frolicking syncopated mid-section sandwiched between a mellow intro and outro to portray a day in the life of a dolphin…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This theme-driven jazz waltz features tenor sax, trumpet and piano solos. Following the horn solos, a challenging variation is played by the brass in octaves. The finale is a shout chorus that slowly fades away. . .but not before a surprise punch!Program…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In anthropology, liminality is a feeling of confusion or ambiguity that occurs during a transitional time in one's life, or a rite of passage. Written to commemorate the retirement of an admired music educator, this namesake piece embodies that emotional…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Joey Stempien
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a creative rock piece at a solid 132. The rhythm section starts the chart setting up the main groove. The melody is first presented by Alto Sax 1 and Trumpet 2 before the ensemble joins with the “B” section. There is a punchy ensemble passage that…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Wingert-Jones Publications
This swinging jazz waltz is a great change of pace chart. The tempo is a bright 172 with written solos provided for Tenor Sax 1 and Trumpet 2. There is a super ensemble section after the solos that features the band playing a grooving unison line.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Wingert-Jones Publications