Composer/arranger Carl Strommen has proven he has the right stuff to write for younger bands. This light and easy Latin original starts simply and builds. As it builds, you may recognize the chord progression to the classic pop tune, Sunny. The cowbell helps maintain the energy and drive for this chart, the solos for alto sax and trumpet are written or ad-lib, and the brass ranges are modest. Additional percussion parts can be added if desired. The lower instruments have an easy yet meaty part in this chart. The bottom line is a quality chart that's fun to play, educational and well received by the audience. This title is available through SmartMusic. (3:50)

Charlie Parker's great bebop tune arranged to swing at 172--200BPM. Plenty of excellent sax section solis, brass solis, solo space (suggested written solos) for tenor and piano and the lead trumpet range goes up to written B-flat above the staff. Includes optional flute and vibraphone parts. A fine big band swing chart on a great tune. / Ensemble De Jazz

Par BERG KRIS. It's the annual chicken chart! No Harm / No Fowl by Kris Berg is a very accessible rock groove played around 146 BPM, and features written-out solo opportunities for all saxes and all brass, and lead trumpet range is to written G on the staff. This chart has a catchy melody, is fun to play, and will please the band and the audience---we promise! (4:30) This title is available in SmartMusic. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par KANNO YOKO. Composed by Yoko Kanno for the Japanese anime television series Cowboy Bebop, the tune Tank! has taken on a life of its own. John Wasson's driving Latin funk version was written for his Strata Big Band and recorded on the album Chronicles. It features the quirky melody, sizzling brass punches, solo space for alto sax, and shows off every section of the band. A real screamer! / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble