SKU: LO.60-1275H

UPC: 000308104660.

Here is a great way to introduce the Brazilian bossa nova to even your youngest players. Lots of tutti ensemble rhythms with limited syncopation and well-crafted rhythm section parts will help you get this piece performance ready quickly. There is an eight-measure solo written for any saxophone, but since the changes only require soloists to know one pentatonic scale, you might want to feature some other players as well. The music in this series may be performed with one alto saxophone, one tenor saxophone (optional alto 2), one trumpet, one trombone, piano, bass and drums. Each set includes parts for 2 alto saxophones, 2 alto sax 2 (optional substitute for tenor saxophone), 2 tenor saxophones, 1 baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 1 horn, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Each piece also comes with a CD featuring a full recording and a practice track for your soloists.

SKU: LO.60-1333H

ISBN 9780893288006.

This driving 12/8 Afro-Cuban chart is an excellent selection to showcase the ensemble and an alto or tenor saxophone soloist. Following the dazzling ensemble introduction, a combo of alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet and (optional) guitar have the statement of the melody with muted brass in the background. A saxophone soli leads to the solo section which begins in swing and then returns to the original feel.

SKU: LO.60-1291H

UPC: 000308104769.

Your band will love the jazz-rock groove of this new piece! As jazz spread north in the '30s and '40s from New Orleans, Kansas City became a major jazz hub, and this composition reflects the high energy and excitement of those times in a contemporary style. Driving rhythms and punchy ensemble riffs will make this one an audience favorite! The suggested minimum required instrumentation for the music in this series is 2 alto saxophones, 1 tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Parts are included for standard instrumentation (5/4/4/4) and all charts include a CD with a full version and a solo practice track.