SKU: KN.64010

UPC: 822795640106.

Recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing original opens with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the trumpet soloist steps into the spotlight. Then tenor carries a solo chorus, followed by a powerful ensemble shout, an incredible sax soli, a 16-bar piano solo, a short band recap of the main theme, and closing coda. Written for SSTTB saxophones. Duration 6:00.

SKU: KN.52765

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the Incredible Journey CD, this tune features the drummer in a series of short cameo fills that eventually culminate in an unaccompanied, expandable solo just before the closing chorus. An open solo section for winds (changes cued for trumpet and tenor sax) is also included, making this a strong program opener or closer for better bands. Duration 5:35.

SKU: KN.52160S

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing 'opus' starts with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the flugelhorn soloist steps into the spotlight. Then tenor carries a solo chorus, followed by a powerful ensemble shout, an incredible sax soli, a 16-bar piano solo, a short band recap of the main theme, and closing coda. Duration 5:45.

SKU: CL.036-0279-00

This incredible Don Ellis chart was the highlight of the his best-selling ‘Live At Montreux’ Album. Intense jazz samba that features the trumpet...naturally!

SKU: CL.SCM-1109-00

Andy Farber Shag Bag is an exceptional rock chart featuring a very funky groove that your band will love to perform. Includes solo sections for alto sax and trumpet that can easily be opened up for the soloists of your choice. Trumpet range goes to written Bb above the staff and the trombone goes up to F above the staff. Quality ensemble writing provides a huge bold sound that will make your band sound incredible!

SKU: KN.52415S

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on their album of the same name, this bright samba for better bands assigns the main solos to tenor and bari sax, with the option of adding trumpet to the solo lineup. Some short solo cameos for 4th Trombone and an expandable drum solo before the final shout are bonus features. Duration 7:45.

SKU: KN.52810S

Originally written for the Buddy Rich Band and later recorded by Bob's own big band on their Incredible Journey album, this tune with an irresistible funk groove features energetic writing for all and lots of solo room for lead tenor sax. Playing in good time and with careful attention to articulations will pay big dividends at concerts and festivals. Duration 4:20.

SKU: KN.52460S

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on Incredible Journey, this gospel ballad is a full-length solo feature for tenor sax. It starts with a rubato intro in 4/4 before switching to 6/4, and goes out with a dramatic, repeated band shout that alternates fortissimo and subito-piano figures to build intensity and excitement in the closing moments. Duration 11:40.