SKU: CL.032-4760-00
Keep it Light and Easy with this great chart by master composer, Carl Strommen. Lots of room for improvisation with the open solo section, or use the suggested written solos for less experienced musicians. Written for full jazz ensemble yet scored to sound great with limited instrumentation. A wonderful opportunity to reinforce the lighter side of swing. Fun for everyone!
SKU: CL.032-4760-01
SKU: CL.032-0283-00
An infectious light rock chart with some nice themes, great section work for Saxes (a Bob Low den trademark) and a solo spot for Alto. It's even playable with a minimum instrumentation of 2 Tpts., 1 Trom., 2 Altos and 1 Tenor.
SKU: CL.031-0105-00
This light rock hit features a trumpet solo and modest trumpet ranges throughout. A wonderful addition to your jazz library.
SKU: AP.1-ADV32009
UPC: 805095320091. English.
Ramon Ricker's First Flight has a contemporary straight-eighth Maiden Voyage feel which uses only two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo. To help the beginning improviser, the composer has included some brief notes on the improvised sections.
SKU: KN.62215
UPC: 822795622157.
The title track of the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra's CD (Summit Records DCD 481), this bright samba for proficient groups has an uplifting feel. Filled with dynamic shading and catchy grooves, this flight will take audiences on a rewarding journey. Plenty of melodic and supporting work is provided for each section of the band. Solos are offered for trumpet, tenor saxophone, piano, and drums. Colorful chord structures and accessible modal changes are perfect for adventurous soloists. Duration 7:30.
SKU: KN.62215S
SKU: HL.7011680
UPC: 884088401269. 9x12 inches.
Utilizing a unique blend of swing styles at various tempos, this marvelous composition can certainly be a focal point of any festival or contest program. The scoring is varied and impeccable, and there is flexible space for solos as well as exciting full ensemble passages.
SKU: CL.032-4658-00
This Bigâ€League chart spotlights all of the sections of the jazz ensemble with highâ€energy and verve. Opening with an effective piano solo/rhythm section soli, Welcome to the Majors features a driving, liteâ€shuffle beat that propels the breezy melody and crisp ensembles over a set of slightly altered blues changes. A 4â€bar kickâ€off leads to a tenor sax solo, and this solo section may be opened up for other players as desired. An 8 bar trombone soli leads way to the incisive and biting shout chorus that builds and builds. Fresh, spirited, and lots of fun for concert and contest alike. A real home run!
SKU: CL.032-4478-01
Beautiful and creative adaptation of the familiar theme from Dvorak's New World Symphony, this arrangement is just what you need for the ballad spot in your contest/competition programs. Written as a trumpet/flugelhorn feature, it is equally effective spotlighting an alto saxophone. The frequently changing harmonies and flowing counter lines keep things interesting while the limited ranges and easy rhythms keep things simple. No worries. A guaranteed winner!
SKU: KN.52890
ISBN 9786540383964.
As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this second part of the suite spotlights solo flugelhorn in a beautiful ballad setting. Backed by warm woodwinds and expressive brass lines, the solo part consists of both written and improvised passages. A couple of short piano solos before the closing rubato lends dimension and contrast. Duration 4:45.
SKU: CL.031-0290-01
A skillfully written moderately bright blues tune spotlighting solos for Piano and Tenor. The swinging ensemble work and soli sections for Trumpets and Saxes have the deft Niehaus touch.
SKU: CL.031-0290-00
