Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.
This moderate tempo Latin-style composition has plenty of unison ensemble writing. Attainable with limited rehearsal time, this energetic straight-forward chart will please your band and audience leav...
Blue Moon
You can hear the train comin' down the tracks! Mike Carubia presents this big band classic in a fresh new arrangement for jazz ensemble with jazz vocal quartet, in either SATB or optional SSAA version...
This happy Shuffle/Swing is the least difficult in the series. Solos are played over F7 & Eb7 so almost anyone can try improvising on this one. It's simple, but it Swings! 8 brass, 5 saxes, 4 rhythm,...
Thad Jones composition re-scored for high school & Jr. high bands. Technical and range requirements have been reduced without compromising the 'Thad Jones sound.' Easier of the 2 'Sassy' arrangements....
This is the third part of Thad's 'Suite for Pops'. This movement reflects the joyous retreat associated with funerals typical in New Orleans.
A real Thad Classic made accessible by Mike Carubia. Higher brass notes removed, sax soli re-scored & it still sounds like Thad.
Written in the style of Sammy Nestico and the Count Basie Orchestra this composition captures the feel and excitement of the Basie band with limited brass ranges at a Grade 3 Level. Beginning and end...
Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.