Viva Tirado était l?impressionnant air principal de l?album acclamé de 1962 Moment of Truth du Gerald Wilson Big Band. Cet arrangement de style latin modéré contient une mélodie ascendante pour les saxophones qui est couplée à l?entrain dynamique de la section rythmique et aux interjections énergiques des cuivres. Des solos sont prévus pour saxophone alto et trompette.

- Easy to read lesson explains dominant ninth chords on I-Bb IV-Eb and V-F in a 12 and 16 bar Bb blues format. - Mixolydian mode introduced and suggested improv examples given on each chord for practice. - A bonus chart So Long Mister Jitters gives all

Originally recorded by The Monkees and recently revived for the movie Shrek I'm a Believer rocks from beginning to end! Arrangesd for the Young Jazz Ensemble series by Paul Murtha this hugely popular tune is sure to be favourite with all audiences. Contains full score and complete set of parts for a Jazz ensemble.

Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to create a truly outstanding effect. The theme is stated simply in the beginning on trumpet followed by an array of orchestrational textures and harmonies.

Made famous by the Woody Herman Thundering Herd here is a marvelous adaptation for younger players by Paul Murtha. Following the opening chorus for piano the trumpets state the main theme with answers from the trombones and a counterline in the saxes. The solo section is flexible for any player but sample solos are provided for trumpet and alto sax. The final ensemble chorus starts softly and builds to a climactic ending - with plenty of attitude!

Dixieland Combo Pak 3 is supplied with a CD and includes: Lazy River • Royal Garden Blues • South • When the Saints Go Marching In. Please note that the CD also includes tracks from Pak #4.

Mark Taylor's arrangement of this classic early composition from Chick Corea starts with the saxes playing the rubato opening followed by a moderate tempo Latin/rock groove. The main theme is stated first by a front line of alto tenor and trumpet before the entire ensemble gets into the act. Solos are included for trumpet and piano.

The songwriting team of Ellington and Strayhorn is legendary. This is one of their lesser known tunes but certainly not less in effectiveness in the able hands of Frank Mantooth. Alto and Flugel are featured off the top in thismedium swing chart then the rest of the ensemble joins in with some very effective scoring textures. The open solo section gives this chart added flexibility.

Bring the sounds of Gene Krupa and the big band era to life again with Paul Lavender's nostalgic arrangement of this classic from the '40s. Includes a flexible solo section and optional whistling on the melody.

Monk's famous swing standard is arranged here with careful scoring and characteristic background figures. The underlying blues form helps make this attainable for young players and easy for beginning improvisers to handle. (Includes full performance CD)