The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #20 includes: On a Clear Day (You Can SeeForever) • 'S Wonderful • Samba De Orfeu • Yesterdays.

Here's a funky rock chart by Vince Gassi called 'Contents Under Pressure' for young band. It's played at 120 BPM and features a written solo for tenor sax, accessible brass ranges, a catchy melody, clear articulation, and optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. (3:00) / Ensemble De Jazz

Note from the composer: Little Lucas is dedicated to my 2 year-old son. It is a happy medium swinger that captures his mischievous nature with the deceptively difficult movement of major 7th chords in the A sections. The melodynotes are for the most part the 7th of each chord and these notes follow a diminished scale sequence--going up a half-step and then down a major third repetitively. The B section features a 2 five sequence that moves in majorthirds. Originally I wrote this tune for a quartet date. For this arrangement I added a line played by the bass and piano at the end of each A section and voiced out the horns in open drop 2 voicings for a clear and cheerysound.

Approaching The Standards is an innovative user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a typical jazz gig setting clearly written musical examples jazz vocabulary transcription opportunities informative composer insight a glossary of jazz terms and a useful discography.

Approaching The Standards is an innovative user-friendly approach to jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group each of the three volumes of this play-along CD contains eight classic jazz tunes. Each volume features a jazz group demo recorded by top pros in a typical jazz gig setting clearly written musical examples jazz vocabulary transcription opportunities informative composer insight a glossary of jazz terms and a useful discography.

Renowned educator and writer Paris Rutherford has adapted the text he used for over 30 years in teaching university-level arranging at one of the nation's most illustrious jazz schools. For anyone wanting to enter the excitingworld of jazz arranging this book is a must-have resource! Useful as a classroom teaching tool for beginning arrangers or as a self-study book this clearly written and engaging text will get you off to a great start that willhave players and audiences alike enjoying your music! Includes Rutherford's original compositions and small group charts along with a CD that features both full performances and rhythm-section-only tracks for personal or grouppractice.

The heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big band with a tempo slightly slower than the original the authentic flavor still shines through.

from THE POLAR EXPRESS-Recorded by Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith fame) for the movie The Polar Express here is a lively jump swing tune that is clearly over the top! The tempo is frantic and the brass licks are blistering. Sounds like fun! This one worksfor the holidays or for normal occasions as well.