SKU: M7.BARN-32314300
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A hot new contemporary up-tempo Woody Herman styled swing arrangement of a great old jazz standard. Has a slow blues intro and a huge ending with lots of enjoyable big band swinging in between. Ranges are reasonable (1st trumpet to Bb above the staff) and it has short solo spots for trumpet, tenor sax and trombone (suggested written solos are provided). Can't be beat!
SKU: M7.BARN-32360100
A contemporary funk tune for mature bands from the newest Les Hooper Big Band CD entitled Out Of The Woods. Features a very distinctive groove for the rhythm section while the horns answer with challenging yet playable parts. A modern rock sound that students will love. Very highly recommended!
SKU: M7.SMP-672
This may be the all-time greatest jazz arrangement of a standard tune. Recorded on the Contemporary Concepts LP, this great standard is turned into a marvelous vehicle for solo statements from alto, tenor, 2 different trumpets and baritone saxophone. No big band jazz library can be complete without this superb arrangement. (This music is available from Mosaic Records in their Russo/Holman CD set.) 5-5-5-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-1030
Bob Curnow has a way of picking out the Metheny tunes that work so well in a big band setting. This chart is based on a bright, happy tune of Pat's. The medium tempo and contemporary feel make this a very delightful chart. There is solo space for alto sax (or guitar, or whomever you wish) 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.BARN-32284800
A big time contemporary urban rock chart that really delivers the heat by L.A. film music writer Lenny Stack. The ranges aren't extreme, but the lead trumpet will need a good solid high C. Very cool!
SKU: M7.SMP-1234
Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has composed a fascinating, brooding, and pensive melody of 'Mixed Emotions.' Set in a very contemporary feel with lush harmonies and reasonable brass ranges (highest note for trumpet is a written B), this flugelhorn feature also includes wonderfully written ensemble passages and will enchant your band and audiences alike. Originally recorded by the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band on their album Lab 2014, this piece requires woodwind doubles (clarinet). 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-113
An exciting, contemporary funk/rock piece which has been played on national television by the McDonald's All-American High School Jazz Band (directed by Bob Curnow), and by All-State jazz bands in Wisconsin, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. Solo space for trumpet and/or tenor. This is a new, updated Finale version. 5-5-5-4Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4 (Solo), Trumpet 5, Trombone 1/Shaker, Trombone 2/Cabasa, Trombone 3/Claves, Bass Trombone 4, Bass Trombone 5/Cowbell, Electric Piano (Solo), Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums (Solo).
SKU: M7.BARN-32253800
A delightful Latin rock tune that really grooves. Very contemporary in nature and playable with limited instrumentation, Hot Sauce has all the ingredients to become one of your all-time favorite charts. Suggested solos are provided for the open solo section and it also includes several short written keyboard solos which really add to the flavor. Another winner by Howard Rowe! Hot!
SKU: M7.SMP-1177
James Miley brings us an original, fresh and fun-to-play composition titled Swing State. With bop-ish lines over a swing feel (with a funky back-beat), this chart brings new life to an eager rhythm section and interesting, interactive rhythmic figures to the ensemble. You choose the soloists from tenor saxophone, trumpet and/or trombone. There is also some solo space for your drummer. Miley is a wonderful composer, and this chart is a great addition to our growing library of contemporary composers. 5-4-4-5.
SKU: M7.BARN-32298500
A hot contemporary swing chart that really cooks! Reasonable ranges for this level (trumpet to C). Outstanding for concert or contest!
SKU: M7.SMP-1007
Bob Curnow has written some marvelous arrangements of Metheny/Mays music in the past, and this chart will surely tug at your heartstrings. This is a gorgeous melody, with a solid, contemporary feel to it. The chart features tenor saxophone throughout. It is a great feature for your tenor player. Brass ranges are very modest. 5-4-4-4 (with opt. 10-brass parts).
SKU: M7.SMP-1123
Omar Thomas has written a stunning, contemporary piece reminiscent of the style of the Pat Metheny Group. It has a straight-eighths feel with solos for piano and trombone. This chart requires soprano saxophone and clarinet (with optional bass clarinet). There are meter changes throughout. This piece moves jazz ensemble composition forward. 5-4-4-4 (w/ opt. voice part).
SKU: M7.SMP-678
Another terrific chart from Kenton's Contemporary Concepts LP. Features trombone throughout this fast-paced, Cool Bop chart in the unmistakable style of the late, great Gerry Mulligan. Use this with 3 other Sierra publications to do a Mulligan Tribute at your next concert. 5-5-5-4.
SKU: M7.BARN-32371500
Feature your trombone section with this solid Lenny Stack chart that features contemporary rock rhythms and a huge ensemble sound. Contains plenty of solo space for any soloists of your choosing, and an infectious groove that players and audiences will love. Will certainly challenge your trombone section, but the results are well worth the effort. A real winner!
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