SKU: KN.64010
UPC: 822795640106.
Recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing original opens with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the trumpet soloist steps into the spotlight. Then tenor carries a solo chorus, followed by a powerful ensemble shout, an incredible sax soli, a 16-bar piano solo, a short band recap of the main theme, and closing coda. Written for SSTTB saxophones. Duration 6:00.
SKU: KJ.ZB388
UPC: 8402702016.
Midwest Tapestry was commissioned by the Midwest Clinic for their 60th anniversary! Midwest Tapestry is first and foremost a composition for jazz ensemble, but can be augmented by adding optional wind ensemble and orchestra parts at the discretion of the conductor. Directors may also perform Midwest Tapestry with the abstract, animated film Return of a Free Radical, created as an interpretation of Clif Colnot's music. The DVD includes three versions of the film: with music only, with music and click track, and with click track only.
Midwest Tapestry includes the following components: Jazz Ensemble partsWind Ensemble and Orchestra parts (optional)Full ScoreDVD of Video Accompaniment, Return of a Free Radical (optional)
SKU: CL.SCM-1064-00
This solo ballad feature has the solo part written for alto sax, trumpet or flute. Written on request of several jazz ensemble teachers who said they could use a nice ballad solo feature. The entire solo part is written out with the option to improvise after the melody is stated.
SKU: KN.52160S
As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing 'opus' starts with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the flugelhorn soloist steps into the spotlight. Then tenor carries a solo chorus, followed by a powerful ensemble shout, an incredible sax soli, a 16-bar piano solo, a short band recap of the main theme, and closing coda. Duration 5:45.
SKU: CL.SCM-1076-00
Richard DeRosa, who is currently the lead composition teacher at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas has composed this modal swing-funk piece that will keep your students fully interested and engaged. A haunting ostinato bass line provides the main groove the rhythm section. The chart features a swing/funk feel where the horns play with a swing feel over the straight feel of the rhythm section. A distinctive contemporary chart which your students and audiences will love. Features great ensemble writing and a one scale solo section makes it possible to get some new soloists playing in your band. Optional high/low 1st trumpet part is provided.
SKU: CL.SCM-1064-01
SKU: CL.SCM-1076-01
SKU: KN.42812
UPC: 822795428124.
From the opening notes to the final chord, this Latin scorcher bristles with excitement. The combination of a strong melody, samba groove, and plenty of full ensemble work make it an ideal program opener or closer. Written lines for the open solo section are provided for all instruments, but improvisation should be encouraged. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:03.
SKU: CL.032-4173-00
Introduce your young musicians to big band swing with this clever new original by Howard Rowe. Solid orchestration ensures that it comes together quickly and sounds big and bold. Written solo or soli sections are comfortably within the range and abilities of young players and will get them swingin' like pros. If rehearsal time is tight, this is an excellent choice by a writer-teacher who has been there! Everyone will agree; your band is a winner!
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