SKU: CL.032-4480-00

A totally energetic and exciting rock piece featuring a hip, driving, minor-key melody over a set of shifting and unexpected chord changes. Built upon a 12-bar frame, featuring lines layered over the propulsive bass line. No solos to worry about on this chart; just great ensemble writing that features the entire band. An exciting drum break leads into a solid saxophone soli, followed by a sensational out-chorus that builds and builds. Carefully scored with modest ranges and to sound full with limited instrumentation, A sure winner!

SKU: CL.032-4540-01

Trombones come to the fore in this dynamic section feature. Taking charge immediately, they lead us to an open section giving the soloists of your choice a chance to shine. From there, a unique walking bass line plus trombone ensemble builds to a roaring shout chorus and farewell statements from the trombones. Playable with reduced instrumentation, this is your next winning concert and contest number! Bone-tastic!

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.032-4963-01

Strut your stuff with the excitement of a New Orleans style second line street march. Everybody gets to play the melody! Backgrounds for the solo sections are strong on their own, so the chart can be performed without soloists if needed, or open it up for more fun! There’s space for the drummer and bass player to shine, too. Playable with reduced instrumentation, and includes optional parts for clarinet soloist and tuba bass line. Both the band and audience will love it, and go out whistling the tune!

SKU: CL.032-4124-00

Bring your trumpets out front and let them herald in the holiday season, starting with a fanfare that leads into a fun, swinging version of this well known carol. It's easy to work up, and it's playable with limited instrumentation so it will sound fine with as few as 2 trumpets. After playing through the tune, the bones, bass & bari get a fun riff going. Then the saxes and trumpets trade twos over it. This leads up to a key change and the trumpets lead the way to the end. No solos.

SKU: AP.33323S

UPC: 038081380568. English.

Jazz Hero is a level 1 Jazz Beginnings series piece designed for very beginning jazz ensembles using limited ranges and rhythms. Instrumentation includes 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass, and drumset. This is playable by a reduced instrumentation which include 2 saxophones, 1 trumpet,1 trombone, piano, bass, and drumset. Optional parts call for 2 flutes, 2 B-flat clarinets, a baritone saxophone, a tuba, a horn in F, baritone T.C./ tenor sax, and guitar. Solos are written out with chord changes and the rhythm section parts are fully notated with guitar chord frames.

SKU: CL.032-4464-01

There are lots of swing charts based on blues changes. This one is in a class of its own. An attention-grabbing intro leads to the unison ensemble melody, followed by a few choruses where all sections trade off with the lead line. The open solo section can feature any instrument with suggested solos included. After a solo spot for drums things get even more interesting and fun! The dynamic level comes way down and your bass player gets to shine with some tasty written solo licks. The final ensemble chorus builds to a shout section that really - SHOUTS! A very impressive, effective and playable chart!

SKU: CL.032-4857-01

If you've been looking for something to showcase your rhythm section, look no further! The View Looking Up is an excellent chart for big band by composer Craig Skeffington. Written in a medium swing style, it features the rhythm section with improvisational space for your bassist. Notated rhythm section parts, moderate brass ranges and a melodic line carried by all sections of the band make this a favorite for concert and festival performances! Top-notch!

SKU: CL.SCM-1124-00

Right from the start, the bass line lets you know this is one cool chart. Funky lines and plenty of solid ensemble writing make this Hip-Hop groove a great change of pace for your next performance. Lots of energy and one chord (Blues scales) for soloists. A real winner.

SKU: CL.032-4831-01

Need an easy introduction to the swing style for your beginning jazz band? Look no further than Lock It In The Pocket! Horns play slurred eight note lines and staccato quarter notes. Clearly written rhythm section parts are perfect for bass and drum set players who are just starting. The solo section allows students to take very short solos, and only requires a few pitches (supplied right on their part!) - perfect for young jazzers! Playable with reduced or expandedinstrumentation and optional auxiliary percussion, Lock It In The Pocket will be a hit at your first concert.

SKU: CL.035-0359-00

Clever scoring makes the jazz eight feel come alive with your band. Trpt. and Alto soloists will have fun gliding through the easy changes. A written bass line with solo fills gives the often over-looked rhythm player a chance to be heard in the full ensemble.

SKU: CL.031-2664-01

A ‘down-home’ shuffle with a southern flavor, Good Ol’ Boys is easy to prepare and fun to play! Playable with a limited instrumentation, the solid bass line and interesting harmonies will make this a welcome addition to any concert or contest program. Includes an open solo section and suggested solos are provided. This quality chart will have your Good Ol’ Boys (and Good Ol’ Girls) sounding great!