Par FERNANDEZ MICHELE. One of the most exciting and engaging Latin styles is the Cha-Cha-Chá! Composed using a moderate tempo and featuring expertly crafted melodic lines, audiences are sure to sway to the sound of this authentic Cuban style. All parts are carefully notated to ensure the correct interpretation of this important style. / Date parution : 2023-01-24/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par FERNANDEZ MICHELE. Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads to a sizzling salsa groove which gradually intensifies throughout. The distinctive melody is complemented with lushly scored countermelodies, and all rhythm section parts are carefully notated for authenticity. Playable with 1 or 2 percussionists. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

with Alto Sax Feature. Par STRAYHORN BILLY / TAYLOR MARK. Composed by the legendary Billy Strayhorn, this is truly one of the masterpieces of jazz. Mark Taylor has beautifully crafted a feature for alto sax using a variety of styles and settings. Basically scored as a ballad, there is a jazz waltz section in the middle. This is followed by a powerful slow swing ensemble shout before returning to the soloist to finish out the chart in the original ballad style. Recorded by The Taylor/Fidyk Big Band on A Perfect Match. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par BRUBECK DAVE. This jazz standard composed by Dave Brubeck came to notoriety on the landmark 1957 Miles Davis/Gil Evans collaboration Miles Ahead. This arrangement takes the composition in a somewhat different direction with a fully-notated Afro-Cuban groove. Solos are included for alto sax and trumpet. / Date parution : 2022-09-07/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL. Here's the popular hit from Disney's Encanto skillfully adapted for young jazz ensemble. This great-sounding chart features a moderate Latin groove and short solos (written or ad lib.) for tenor sax and trombone. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par ZINDARS EARL. This sophisticated and enduring jazz standard was composed by Earl Zindars, and most notably recorded by pianist Bill Evans. Mike Tomaro's well-crafted chart for big band retains the medium swing style of the original, including the meter alternating from 4/4 to 3/4. A true classic! / Date parution : 2023-01-24/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

This Aric Schneller arrangement is a burnin' swing chart of a Cole Porter jazz standard. Great energy is created with the 180 BPM tempo, the solo space for alto 1, and a fierce unison horn interlude. A superior chart for a good band! (4:54) / Ensemble De Jazz

Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL. From the hit movie Encanto, here's an easy version of the song everyone is talking about! The rhythms and ranges are expertly adapted for beginning groups and no solos are required. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

One of Strayhorns finest works, Billy's original score of 'Pentonsilic' has been edited by Jeff Lindberg. The tempo is bright at 208 BPM and there is clarinet on the tenor 1 part to include solo space. Add a very nice written bari sax solo, a few meter changes, and you've got an a meaty arrangement at a high level. A brilliant and creative orchestration. / Ensemble De Jazz

Correlated to Unit 5 of Jazz Expressions?, Sweet Georgia Brown is a great jazz classic arranged by Mike Lewis at the easy level. The focus in this chart is on syncopation using easy rhythms, modest ranges, and clear articulation to provide an effective and consistent foundation for learning jazz. No improvised solos, only ensemble and section work in a traditional swing setting. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, AND STRINGS - violin (2), viola, and cello. Wow!

This chart has a contemporary half-time funk feel played around half note=96 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat, a suggested written alto sax solo, the initial melody is stated by trombones and then bounces to each section. (3:36) / Ensemble De Jazz

Par BIGELOW BOB. Arranged in a medium swing Basie style, this sultry chart is a terrific feature for a trumpet soloist. There are plenty of tasty ensemble accompaniment figures along the way, and the solo part is completely written out. A fun change of pace! / Date parution : 2022-02-10/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble