SKU: M7.BARN-32356900
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This one is way cool, but the energy it creates is hot. It's a medium tempo swinger in a minor key, reminiscent of some of the great Buddy Rich tunes. Just when you think you know where it's going, the harmonies change and lead to something new. The open section for solos of your choice is built upon very basic minor Blues changes. Plenty of dynamic contrasts, with a very soft sax soli leading into a shout chorus that really roars.
SKU: M7.BARN-2
Medium tempo Blues in F that really drives. Very player friendly with written solos, a solid Shout Chorus and an ending drum solo.
SKU: M7.BARN-32359100
Smooth-out the bumps in your concert! This bluesy, minor-key shuffle features infectious unison riffs contrasted with hard-hitting ensemble sections, over a really swinging groove. An open section provides ample opportunity for your soloists (suggested solos are included). With a shout chorus ending that builds from a whisper to a roar, Another Bump In The Road will bring down the house!
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.BARN-105800
A medium tempo Basie Style swing tune that really captures the idiom. Written trumpet and tenor sax solos.
SKU: M7.SMP-196
This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD I Told You So. This is a rip-roaring, swinging chart. It starts with trombones and rhythm setting the time with simple halfnote figures. The saxes and trumpets join in with a swinging, exciting series of lines, and away we go ! One of the great shout choruses of all time! Features solo space for tenor sax, trombone, piano and drums. A great closer for your programs. 5-5-4-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-1187
As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra on New Sounds of Maynard Ferguson, This Willie Maiden arrangement takes a great tune and puts it in an up-tempo swing setting. The chart has a bop-like melody performed as a duet by the alto saxophone and trumpet at the beginning, and then moves into the ensemble. There is a solo for alto saxophone, followed by a roaring shout chorus. There is some high trumpet work (a la Maynard), with optional lower notes included. As always, Willie gives us another incredible arrangement sure to be loved by all audiences! 5-4-4-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-628
A magnificent alto saxophone feature. Lennie also solos on his chart on the CD Live from the Tropicana. This is a superb arrangement, using all of the textures and power and sensitivity of the Kenton Orchestra. 5-4-4-3 (opt. 10 brass).
SKU: M7.SMP-579
This was recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Stage Door Swings, and it is one of Lennie's wonderful charts on a great Broadway standard tune. It has very reasonable ranges for all. This shifts between Latin and Swing Feels. Solo for Tenor Sax. 5-5-5-3 (can be played with 8 brass).
SKU: M7.SMP-922
This is the Opener on the 1959 The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess album, and it is a great opener for any live concert as well. It is an up-tempo, swinging version of Gershwin's tune. Potts is a master arranger, and he brought it all to this chart. Solo space for trumpet and tenor saxophone. Use this to start your concerts, and you'll never regret it. 5-5-5-4.
SKU: M7.BARN-194
An inventive and extremely well-written chart features fast jazz with a touch or two of country. All the fun and excitement you've come to expect from a Jay Chattaway original. Don't miss it!
SKU: M7.BARN-32380300
Powerhouse rock and a huge sound make this a real winner at the medium-easy level! Trombones and tenors get the melody first, with the altos and trumpets taking over at the bridge. The open solo section for any instrument is over a 2-chord vamp, but one simple scale is all the soloist(s) need to sound impressive. The shout chorus drives it home to a powerful ending. This one rocks hard, but plays easy!
SKU: M7.SMP-728
As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Sketches on Standards, this is a superb alto saxophone ballad feature, as arranged by Russo for Lee Konitz. Russo employs a dark, brooding, beautiful setting for Konitz's soaring saxophone. Included is a transcription of Lee's amazing solo. 5-5-5-3.
