Your band (and audience) will love this intriguing new chart from Austrailian composer Cam McAllister. Beautiful and evocative this African tinged piece moves through several extended passages that weave engaging melodic ideas and captivating harmony over a…
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What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over Peter Blair has taken the chord progression and crafted a wonderful chart for younger bands. Creative rhythmic development throughout makes this chart a winner.
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The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on “In a Mellow Tone” is a great way to introduce this feel to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay between the sections and a teriffic Sax soli this solid…
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This exciting Latin chart for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, and is the perfect closer or opener. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist…
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Here’s an easy swing chart from respected composer and arranger Carl Strommen. In the Kendor Jazz Quest Series, this chart is based on the chord changes to the Gershwin hit ‘S Wonderful. Lots of tutti rhythmic figures and solid ensemble writing throughout…
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Get down and get funky! Lots of punchy brass and a hip, modern rhythm section groove are two of the components that make this Funk-rock chart a winner. There is a suggested written solo for Guitar with the chord changes also included in the Alto Sax 1 part.…
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