SKU: AP.1-ADV31007
UPC: 805095310078. English.
St. Louis Blues is a true big band classic that features solos for alto sax (reed 1), trombone, trumpet, and piano. Recorded by the legendary Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra and arranged for big band by Bob Brookmeyer.
SKU: AP.JE9734C
UPC: 029156300499. English.
This jazz-flavored pop classic by Van Morrison is perfect for jazz ensemble. Roy Phillippe has taken this 'cool' tune to a new level of swing. There are opportunities for trombone, alto sax and trumpet solos, whether improvised or played as written. The technical demands are moderate, but the feel is really smooth. It's another solid chart from arranger Roy Phillippe! (duration 4:26).
SKU: AP.1-ADV32006
UPC: 805095320060. English.
The opening melody of this jazz waltz, Fred Lipsius's EK's Dilemma, features the alto saxophone and trombone. Solos are provided for trumpet and alto. This is a great change of pace chart. Arranged for big band by Dave Rivello.
SKU: AP.48223S
UPC: 038081557335. English.
A driving swing chart on a classic jazz standard featuring suggested written-out solos for trombone, tenor, trumpet, and guitar (or optional alto) plus a drum solo. The tempo is 164--172 BPM and lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. There's a roaring shout chorus and optional vibes and flute too. Crisis arranged by Mike Kamuf will be a highlight to any program! (6:16).
SKU: AP.1-ADV32004-1
English.
Musical quotes are sprinkled throughout this medium swing chart, Fred Lipsius's Hale-Bopp Bebop. The out chorus features skillfully written call and response figures between the trumpet soloist and the rest of the band. Written solos are provided for tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. Arranged for big band by Hugh Arnold.
SKU: AP.1-ADV32004
UPC: 805095320046. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV31302
UPC: 805095313024. English.
Heiner Wiberny's Here Comes Julian is a melodious and rhythmically spirited Latin composition. The trombone and alto sax solo sections can feature any instrument. Arranged for big band by Peter Herbolzheimer.
SKU: AP.47030S
UPC: 038081540375. English.
This chart swings! A sensational chart that captures the collaboration of Ellington and Strayhorn, played around 130 BPM. Lead trumpet plays to written A with optional high C. Solos written out for trombone, alto, trumpet, and tenor. Great use of plunger mutes for trumpets. Excellent chart in every way!
SKU: AP.41130
UPC: 038081474373. English. Ned Washington.
A funky groove alternating with a swing feel at around 170 BPM. This is a clever and effective treatment of this familiar melody, with solos written for trombone 2 and tenor, and drums fills with band hits. Optional vibes. (4:50).
SKU: AP.50949
ISBN 9781470669850. UPC: 038081591742. English.
A very clever treatment of this well-known traditional spiritual, the opening statement is a slow chorale moving into an easy shuffle played around 138 BPM. The melody bounces between sections then into a driving shuffle that swings. Solos are provided for trombone 1 and alto 1, lead trumpet range is to written G. This chart is excellent! (4:45).
SKU: AP.50949S
ISBN 9781470669867. UPC: 038081591759. English.
