Dean Sorenson

SOE First Jazz Performance is modeled after the First Performance series by Bruce Pearson and Barrie Gott. It is a collection of ten grade 1/2 jazz charts, but with the addition of optional concert ba...

This period composition pays tribute to trumpeter Bubber Miley and alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges, both contributors to the legendary sound of the early Duke Ellington orchestra.

Jazz Ensemble Signature Series. Features Chord Changes And Scales For Improvisation During All Solo Passages; Chord Changes And Notated Voicings In The Piano Part; Chord Changes And Notated Lines In T...

This hauntingly beautiful piano feature reflects the dark and brooding nature of Charles Mingus' autobiography Beneath the Dog.

Using two grooves to back the melody, this samba is sure to inspire your ensemble.

This 12/8 minor blues was inspired by Duke Ellington's film score for Anatomy of a Murderer.

Bring pure energy and captivating nostalgia to the stage with the unforgettable jazz classic "Tiger Rag"! Published by the renowned Neil A. Kjos Music Company, this first-class arrangement is the idea...

First-rate ensemble writing makes this funk shuffle an ideal choice for any concert program.

Find the pocket, get funky, and get the Groove Machine working! This tune is designed to evoke the classic 'funky rock' sound of artists like James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Booker T. and the M.G.s, and...

Feature your lead alto on soprano in this light and playful chart. The soprano part requires no improvisation. A substitute alto part is also provided.

Superb contrapuntal writing is just one highlight of this minor blues jazz waltz. A perfect opener for any concert or festival performance!

Green fields blends elements of jazz, pop, and country to recall a simpler way of life. The solo section utilizes only one scale, making this skillfully crafted chart an ideal showcase for beginning i...

Superb writing and a solid Latin groove make this chart a perfect opener for any concert of festival performance.

There are no eight-notes syncopations in this chart allowing players to read the music with greater confidence within the overall 'two-feel' of the piece. Optional solos are provided.

Blue Dinosaurs is a medium tempo blues chart that has a relaxed, easy melody line. The solo selection can be opened up to allow for aw many soloists as desired. The laid-back melody line along with th...

A straight-ahead funk chart set in a moderate tempo. The perfect choice for teaching young bands to properly phrase sixteenth notes.

A driving rock style with excellent horn writing and imaginative rhythm breaks.The Carpetbaggers is a straight-ahead rock chart featuring excellent horn writing as well as imaginative rhythm breaks. A...