Hypnotic Ciel Étoilé it means ?starry sky? in French uses the bass as a dark night of sound dotted with pointillist percussive sounds from the cymbals and crotales. The work is written in thirty-six bars each one a ?star? played very slowly and at varying speeds.Kaijai Saariaho is a contemporary Finnish composer living and working in Paris and considered to be part of the so-called ?French Spectralist? school of composition. Unlike many of herother works Ciel Étoilé has no electronic extensions but fully explores the multiple sonorities of the bass. She gained international renown for her first opera l?Amour du Loin and continues a prolific compositional life with awide range of international performances.

Composed by Latin master Tito Puente and made famous by Santana this is one of the most popular Latin tunes ever written. Here's an oustanding arrangement for jazz ensemble featuring sizzling ensemble writing and solo space fortrombone tenor and trumpet. All Latin percussion parts are carefully notated for an authentic sound.

Par FERNANDEZ MICHELE. Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads to a sizzling salsa groove which gradually intensifies throughout. The distinctive melody is complemented with lushly scored countermelodies, and all rhythm section parts are carefully notated for authenticity. Playable with 1 or 2 percussionists. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Using an Afro-Cuban style alternating with an authentically notated cha-cha groove composer Michael Philip Mossman adds a hint of Egyptian mystery (Dance of da Nile?) in creating this marvelous production number for today'sadventurous jazz ensemble. Includes solos for alto and trumpet as well as space to feature Latin percussion and/or the drummer.

Par KOSMA JOSEPH / FERNANDEZ MICHELE (Arr.). Your students will love this very accessible, yet exciting Salsa twist on this timeless jazz standard. The rhythmic horn writing and expertly detailed rhythm section parts will enable your band to sound authentic on this Cuban Son-Montuno style version. Playable with 1 or 2 percussionists. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

A superior chart in every way! Patrick Williams' 'Aurora' is a samba at 120 BPM that features optional horns in F, and full instrumentation with two auxiliary percussion parts. There is plenty of solo space for a variety of instruments and a huge shout chorus. Check this chart out! (1:54) / Ensemble De Jazz

This Cuban-flavored salsa is interspersed with some funk grooves. At 190 BPM, this chart includes written solos for trumpet 2 and tenor, and a lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Also includes Latin percussion and vibraphone parts. Hot stuff! (3:56) / Ensemble De Jazz

Gordon Goodwin's 'Absoludicrous' is a totally hip and fun chart played at 120 BPM. The electric piano will sound great on the funky piano introduction. Written solos are provided for alto / bari, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. The lead trumpet range is up to written high C. Auxiliary percussion, flute, and vibes part provided. A hit for any show! (6:04) / Ensemble De Jazz

A 'Taste of Cuba' for sure. A very hot Latin chart premiered at the Midwest Band Clinic, 2015, this is a show-stopper chart for a strong band. The chart is jam-packed with lines that bounce from section to section, including a suggested written tenor sax solo with backgrounds. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff with an optional high D. Two auxiliary percussion parts that really make this chart come alive plus optional flute and vibraphone too. (3:39) / Ensemble De Jazz

Jazzin' the World is a superb holiday medley featuring 'Joy to the World,' 'Silent Night,' 'Deck the Halls,' and 'Greensleeves.' This chart can be performed with each tune played individually or as the full medley with a variety of styles and tempos. Features include the lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, an auxiliary percussion part, and optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. This arrangement by Victor López will cover all your holiday needs, it will sound great! (4:19) / Ensemble De Jazz

Using a combination of the Brazilian styles Choro Partido Alto and Samba Michael Mossman has crafted this substantial work for mature bands. Solos for alto tenor and trumpet are intertwined with sizzling ensemble lines andpunches. The drum and percussion parts are carefully notated to insure the proper interpretation.

Today's hottest writer, Gordon Goodwin delivers again. In a clever rock-march style, the melody of this big band chart develops thoroughly then leads into a solo section for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, or guitar. After the solos, the rhythm section backs off for a wild and wooly ensemble chorus that will challenge all the players in the band. A percussion part is included. You'll recognize this chart from the fabulous CD Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: Swingin' For the Fences.

Recorded by the group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy this is a great medium-tempo mambo to add a little Latin spice to your program. Roger's excellent chart features distinctive melodies solos for tenor and/or trumpet a percussion breakand a hard-hitting final chorus. This is hot!

Sly & the Family Stone became a household name in the late '60s and this up-tempo rock tune written by the band's front-man Sly Stone (Sylvester Stewart) typifies this group's energetic and funky style. This one will be a blast for your students to play and a 'blast from the past' for their parents to hear!Instrumentation:BASSTROMBONE 1TROMBONE 2TROMBONE 3TROMBONE 4AUX PERCUSSIONDRUMSPIANOGUITARCONDUCTOR SCORE (FULL SCORE)ALTO SAX 1ALTO SAX 2TENOR SAX 1TENOR SAX 2BARITONE SAXTRUMPET 1TRUMPET 2TRUMPET 3TRUMPET 4

This recent Grammy Award®-winning hit from the group Coldplay is sure to be recognized by students and audiences alike. Roger Holmes's solid chart gives every section a chance at the melody as well as solos for trumpet and alto.Instrumentation:BASSTROMBONE 1TROMBONE 2TROMBONE 3TROMBONE 4AUX PERCUSSIONDRUMSPIANOGUITARFULL SCOREC SOLO SHEETBB SOLO SHEETEB SOLO SHEETC BASSCLEF SOLOALTO SAX 1ALTO SAX 2TENOR SAX 1TENOR SAX 2BARITONE SAX