SKU: KN.52465
UPC: 822795524659.
Dedicated to and recorded by trumpeter Nicholas Payton on Gumbo Nouveau (Verve), this familiar melody takes on new life in this refreshing swing treatment by Doug Doug Beach and George Shutack. Scored at the medium level, the rhythmic and harmonic twists in this arrangement complement the hard-driving groove. Duration 4:45.
SKU: KN.52352
UPC: 822795523522.
Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for their All-State Jazz Ensemble in the year 2000, this medium-advanced, bright swing chart holds challenges for all. From the opening horn line to the driving shout chorus, a solid sense of time is essential. An open solo section may be expanded as desired, and in his score notes, Doug recommends that the ability of the band should determine the performance tempo.
SKU: HL.7014175
UPC: 196288174707. 9.0x12.0x0.209 inches.
Sofrito is a Latin jazz classic made famous by legendary percussionist Mongo Santamaria. Michael Mossman's smoldering arrangement features a moderate chacha groove and plenty of ensemble excitement throughout. With feature spots for the rhythm section, space for open solos, and even optional band vocals, this one churns from beginning to end! The recording is courtesy of the Mambisimo Big Band, directed by Jeroen Kleijkers.
SKU: KN.52612
UPC: 822795526127.
Commissioned by the Kentucky Music Educators' Association for its 2002 All-State Jazz Ensemble, the inspiration for this medium-advanced, up-swing release comes from the music of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and Birdland, NYC's legendary jazz club. Though improvised solos are assigned to trumpet and trombone, chord sheets are included so anyone can serve as soloist. Mike's score calls for five trumpets, and the chart takes about six minutes from start to finish.
SKU: KN.64065
UPC: 822795640656. 9 x 12 inches.
Our 4th offering in the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature Editions, is Once Around. This fast swing advanced level chart was among the first charts Thad Jones wrote for the new band in 1966, as a more modern contrast to the Basie-oriented arrangements that were in the band's early repertoire. Early 1960's forays into more open, modal jazz forms by Miles Davis and John Coltrane had turned the jazz world upside down in just a few years, prompting many artists to expand from bebop-oriented ii-V-I chord structures. This arrangement was one of Thad Jones' responses to that trend. This piece is a wide-open vehicle for improvisation. There are multiple open solo sections, each with extended improvisation opportunities. Duration 3:00.
SKU: KN.52176
UPC: 822795521764.
Straight from Mike Tomaro's Home Again disc on the Positive Music label, Conspiracy Theory is designed with the abilities of medium-advanced bands in mind, this half-time funk original features an infectious groove, an optional trombone soli, hard-hitting ensemble work, and solos for tenor and trombone. A fifth trumpet part is included, and score notes to the director offer some solid advice on how to best prepare this chart for performance.
SKU: KN.52253
UPC: 822795522532.
This medium level Salsa chart is an electrifying addition to Doug's catalog. Commissioned by Robert Blazek's Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage, Illinois, the fiery rhythm section groove provides the foundation for strong sax and brass lines. Duration 5:00. ** Errata: Measure 84 - missing note on beat 4: 1st Tenor Sax - B on first ledger line; 2nd Tenor Sax - F top line; 3rd Trumpet - B middle line; and 4th Trumpet - F first space.
SKU: KN.52024
As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Kogun, it features trombone or flugelhorn. Duration ca. 5:40.
SKU: KN.52098
UPC: 822795520989.
Commissioned by the North Hills High School Jazz Ensemble of Pittsburgh, this delightful blues shuffle, with solo space for tenor sax and trumpet, calls for five players in the trumpet sections; all other scoring requirements are standard.
