SKU: M7.SMP-354
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Shades opens with a drum solo (brushes on snare) in a medium tempo and swings on from there. There is a trombone, alto saxophone and piano solo in this first movement. There are also drum solos which are interspersed with wonderful ensemble phrases. This chart romps from beginning to end! 5-4-4-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-1112
This arrangement of I Hope In Time a Change Will Come came about through a desire to hear/play more than one chorus of this stunningly beautiful melody by Oliver Nelson. The basis for this new arrangement was Nelson's original chart, but this one is two choruses, not one. Part of the second chorus can be improvised. The soloist throughout is soprano saxophone (could be played on tenor saxophone or trumpet if you so desire). This is a slow, gorgeous ballad that will thrill your audiences. 5-4-4-3.
SKU: M7.BARN-32353100
An incredible swing blues chart this is perfect for young jazz ensembles. Ranges are modest and every section has interesting parts. Includes an open solo section so you can give anyone you wish a chance to improvise over easy Bb blues changes. Even sounds big and solid with limited instrumentations and will provide a great way for your group to build confidence. Don't miss this one!
SKU: M7.SMP-757
This is a gorgeous feature for tenor saxophone (there is also a piano solo). Sensuous, warm, lush ..... all those good things. Set in a slow bossa-nova style, this lyrical piece will please your players and audiences alike. Very modest brass ranges (high D for tpt. 1) and easy rhythms make this chart very playable and attractive for just about any band. 5-4-4-4 (Opt. 10 brass).
SKU: M7.BARN-32404900
Featuring a solid rock groove, this unique Andy Clark original is an outstanding choice for any performance by young jazz ensembles. Written in Bb concert, the ranges are very modest and it features an open solo section over two-chord changes (for any instrument) that is a perfect way to get your young students started on improvising. Sure to be a favorite of students and audiences alike!
SKU: M7.BARN-32371600
A terrific up-tempo swing chart that puts your sax section front and center. Features a challenging sax soli section that is sure to impress and has ample solo space for any saxes you desire to showcase. Top that off with lots of solid and effective ensemble writing and you have a great chart that is perfect for any concert or contest performance by mature bands. Very hot!
SKU: M7.BARN-32374400
Beautifully written in a slow swing, this impressive swing ballad is an excellent showcase for your lead trombone player. Rob keeps the ranges modest throughout, yet achieves a most sophisticated sound by way of a well-crafted melody, paired with a distinctive set of chord changes and well written ensembles. Rhythm section parts are fully notated along with chord changes to ensure success. Sure to be a favorite in any book, this chart has the timeless feel of a true standard.
SKU: M7.BARN-32374600
This beautiful and pensive ballad is a superb feature for your lead alto player. Rob has penned a melody that is truly haunting; along with attractive and ever-shifting chord changes and vibrant ensembles, creating a memorable piece that really stays with the listener long after it is over. Modest ranges and skillful scoring (the chart is playable with as few as 4 Saxes, 5 brass, and rhythm) make this chart a superlative choice for concert or contest, and a guaranteed mainstay in any jazz ensemble library.
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.BARN-32351800
An explosive rock chart with a distinct cops & robbers feel that's playable with full or limited instrumentations. Ranges are modest and this fun chart sounds much harder than it is. An open solo section provides an excellent means to encourage developing improvisational skills and written suggested solos are provided. Loaded with audience and student appeal, this hip chart is an excellent choice for contest or concert performances.
SKU: M7.BARN-32361600
Up-tempo swing tune that cooks from the first measure to the last. Written solos provided over easy blues changes make your developing soloists sound great. Designed to be played by a variety of ensemble size, experience, and ability levels, this chart is a guaranteed winner for audiences and performers alike.
SKU: M7.SMP-1041
Oliver's arrangement of this tune (also know as East Side, West Side) is playful in its ensemble writing as it alludes to the hustle and bustle of NYC. The bulk of this chart, though, is really a showcase for soloists, giving space to alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, and piano. If you're looking for a familiar tune, scored to please audience and players alike, this is the chart for you ! As recorded on the Verve Jazz Masters CD.
SKU: M7.BARN-32352400
A totally hip funk tune with a swing sixteenth note feel that really lays right in the groove and every section gets a chance to shine. Your drummer will love the alternating measures of drum fills and ensemble kicks that build with intensity into the trumpet soli feature that in turn explodes into an open solo section for any soloists. Includes a guitar help sheet that includes tablature for licks and chord shape. A great closer that will make good bands sound even better! Really cooks!