In Bob's usual style, this jazz waltz melody is shared by everyone.
A lovely alto ballad feature (with a flugelhorn leading the sax section plus 4 trumpets), this chart was premeired by Dave Pietro at the Mile High Jazz Camp a few years back. Predominately in a seriou...
A ballad featuring lead alto sax, this lovely tune is based on the form and changes of the well known standard 'The Midnight Sun Will Never Set.' Written in 2016 for the Salt Lake City Phoenix Jazz Ba...
Far From East' is based on the chords to 'Isfahan.' The feel alternates between swing and Afro-Cuban 12/8 throughout. The original sextet instrumentation is alto, tenor, trumpet, piano, bass, and drum...
No description needed. One of the all time greatest charts recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on Burning for Buddy Vol 2. See master Otter CD catalog.
The flutes state the melody in this pretty bossa nova, which demands your best soloist to elegantly negotiate it's appealing chord changes. Sax doubles. As recorded by the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat on '...
An Introduction to Improvisation: Six Trios for Flexible Instrumentation is intended for instrumental musicians who have the ability to read music and perform at an intermediate level, but have never...
A lush opening chorale gives way to a contemporary medium Samba groove. Soprano sax is featured throughout on the engaging melody. The chart evolves into a modal solo section followed by a shout choru...
Great opener or closer. Modal in nature, tests most of the elements, from Sax & polyphonic limes to hard-hitting ens passages.
Altered blues, this funky shuffle features the Sax section & full ens, w/extreme dynamic changes.
A soft bucket muted brass sounding characterizes this gentle waltz. Subtle shadings & close voicings challenge players.
This is a colorful tone-piece, slow in tempo, and orchestral in nature. Starting in piano, then progressing to woodwinds, finally reinforced in the brass, the intricate and angularly dramatic theme, c...
Lyrical jazz waltz weaves through several key centers. Solo section background cross-cued for choice soloists. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.
Recorded by Oliver Nelson Arranged by Oliver Nelson Prepared by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof Although not as well known as its older cousin, Oliver Nelson's 1965 album More Blue...
Three movement suite that can be performed independantly. Alto saxophone feature. Sold as entire suite only. Mov 1 (Ballade): Entire suite is derived from the Ballade theme. Involving constantly shift...
This is the great Horace Silver Latin standard. This chart features the lead alto and 4th trumpet. They get the melody and then each get a chance to solo. Lots of cool ensemble at the end. Trumpet to...
Medium bossa (112bpm) - This Jobim tribute features a lyrical melody and textures inspired by Claus Ogerman's orchestral collaborations with Jobim. Solo changes written in all parts, backgrounds are c...
I have arranged this chart in a Latin groove instead of the traditional swing style. Even though it is Latin it still swings hard and the chord changes are great for soloing. It features the trumpet a...
Up tempo swinger. Feature Mel Lewis & Louie Bellson. Drawn out melody line set stage for some driving rhythm, followed by whole chorus of full ens w/drums playing fills. Drum & Tenor solos. Recorded b...
Grammy nominated arrangement brings the jazz and classical worlds closer together in this rich and exciting treatment. Features a clever sax soli, meaty changes for your best soloists (it is Bach, aft...
The first movement of Mozart's 40th is adapted for big band in this imaginative arrangement. At times pretty and lush, and at other times swinging and intense. this chart will challenge your band in m...
John La Barbera arranged this Woody Shaw tune for his 2005 album Fantazm, on Jazz Compass records. The chart features solos for trumpet, drums, and tenor saxophone with nice backgrounds.
In the jazz life over the years this wonderful song by Kurt Weill (1944), has more often than not been played at a fast tempo. This chart is quite slow (quarter note = 108) with a 12/8 feel. This orch...
Two tenors are featured soloists w/trading choruses. Some sax dbls. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Soaring on Sea Breeze Jazz.
A jazz waltz that doesn't feel like a waltz. Complex time feels. Some sax dbls. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Soaring on Sea Breeze Jazz.
Nice/easy 16 bar minor blues. 128 feel. Ensemble melody, bone solo. Some sax dbls.
Grammy nominated best instrumental composition for jazz ensemble 2009.Up-tempo, exciting rocked-out composition from the University of North Texas library. Recorded on 'Lab 2009' the piece is based on...
A contemporary style chart. It's Hi and it's Hop- this is what popcorn sounds like - includes melted butter! Trpt 1 to written C above staff. 5/4/4/3 with optional 5th trpt. optional vibes.
Bossa nova featuring sax section melody, alto bridge, tenor cadenza. Some sax dbls.
Saxophonsatz spielt Holz: 3 Flöten, Klarinette, Bassklarinette; 1. und 2. Trompete spielen Flügelhorn
Medium tempo swinger that features great sounding ensemble. Some sac dbls.
Medium swing chart. Featuring Trpt, Bone & Piano solos. Nice ensemble writing.
A modal composition with a soulful swing. Introduction - rhytm section with tenor saxophone solo. Swinging modal voicings in the brass section. A soul stirring shout chorus for full ensemble. Solo sec...
Up-tempo, brisk contemporary swing at soft dynamic level. Minor mood throughout. Inventive orchestration. Solos in tenor and trombone. Excellent contrast piece. On Valley Jazz Orchestra CD Free Food?...
Great standard arrranged in a laid-back medium swing feel, about mm=96. Full sounding ensemble scoring,flexible solo options with backgrounds cross-cued. Medium level.
The second movement of the Continental Suite for saxophone quartet (SATB). Populatic Pond features tenor saxophone's improvisation over a jazz ballad. Medium.
A pop/jazz ballad for a female vocal in the key of G. NO SCORE.
Tenor sax ballad feature. Intensity & sensitivity go hand in hand. Some sax dbls. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Soaring on Sea Breeze Jazz.
This piece was selected for the 29th Symposium for New Band Music in Virginia, has been presented at national and regional composition and band conferences, and received an honorable memtion in the co...
Up tempo burner featuring the 2 tenors. Key Bb major. Trumpet 1 highest note high D.
Big band sound med. of traditional polkas. Ensemble-sax soli. Trpt screech note high C optional. Recorded by Walt Procanyn on 'Big Band Polkas' New York City CD. See Otter CD catalog at www.otterdist....
Features big band ensemble - sax soli - trombone soli. Recorded by Walt Procanyn on 'Big Band Polkas' New York City CD. See Otter CD catalog at www.otterdist.com.
Jazz waltz. Features Tenor & Trpt solos. Once again available in original form.
Jazz waltz. Chart features Trpt & Tenor solos. No dbls. Recorded by Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore'.
Bluezy waltz of this classic featuring tenor sax. Key F major. Trumpet 1 highest note: High E. 5,4,4,P,B,D.
Add some spice to your next holiday concert with a mambo treatment of the traditional holiday holiday classic, O Christmas Tree. No solos. Trumpet range G top of staff. 5/4/4/G,P,B,D. Pn, bass and dru...
This chart is based on Rob McConnell's A Tribute to Art Fem'. Jazz shuffle features a guitar & bone solo. Written for 5 tenor, 2 bass bones, & rhy.'
The first in the OBop BrothersO series. A great two Tenor feature based on OI Got RhythmO changes. No score. Recorded by the Charles Rutherfords Jazz Pacific Jazz Orch, Runion, on Sea Breeze Jazz.
Med-fast adventure in blues. Piano solo, sax soli, open solo section, dbl-X section. No score. Recorded by the Matt Catingub Big Band on Reference Recordings, Your Friendly Neighborhood Big Band.
Medium fast stomper. Open solo section and sax soli. No score. Recorded by the Mat Catingub Big Band on Sea Breeze Jazz, My Mommy and Me.
.....The next chapter. Up tempo Be Bop chart featuring Alto & Tenor solos. No score.
Up-tempo be-bop shouter. Starts w/sax soli. Has open solo section Goes to dbl-X section. No score. Recorded by the Matt Catingub Big Band on Sea Breeze Jazz, My Mommy and Me.
An exciting shuffle with an exciting climactic shout chorus. No score.
Yet another beautiful but challenging Alto sax ballad. Pretty and powerful. No score.
Features two be-bop Alto players in a med-fast fun feature. Based on Honeysuckle Rose changes. No score. Recorded by Univ Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Walrus Records.
This super stomper features Trpt & Alto in a Cannonball/Nat Adderly tradition. No score.
A nice med blues chart that can be opened up for any soloist with a nice shout chorus. No score.
Up-tempo jazz waltz that showcases your great Bone section. Commissioned by the Monterey Jazz Festival.
A wonderfully different and challenging Alto ballad. Also features a great Bone soli in a dbl x section.
Tongue-in-cheek craziness. Piano solo, open solo section. Sax doubles. No score. Recorded by the Matt Catingub Big Band on Reference Records. See master Otter CD catalog.
This was the nickname given Matt by the great Thad Jones. This chart showcases the band with some fun ensemble be-bop and as usual a great Catingub shout chorus.
(The Retired Gardeners Song) Another in a series of truly tasteless Catingub titles! Medium-fast opener with exciting ensembles. Tenor and Drum Solos.
A challenging concert piece featuring impressionistic style writing for jazz ensemble. Very interesting colors and tempos. Features Alto sax and Trumpet. Saxes dbl on flutes.
Looking for that burning sax section feature? Here is an up tempo romper with great solis and exciting ensemble passages. Commissioned by the Monterey Jazz Festival. Recorded by Charles Rutherford's J...
Gorgeous ballad that features mainly ensembles. This chart quietly builds to a soaring ensemble and then settles to a VERY pretty conclusion. Saxes dbl on flutes. Recorded by the Charles Rutherford's...
The brothers travel South! Features Alto & Tenor. Fun and crowd pleasing! Scored for five saxes, four trumpets, three trombones and rhythm and can be performed with smaller band with four saxes, three...
Written for, and performed by the Yamaha Virtual Big Band with Steve Gadd & Tom Scott. An up-tempo Be Bop Blues. Great to open up, has a challenging sax soli. Scored for five saxes, four trumpets, thr...
Remeniscent of a Basie chart from the April In Paris Sessions. Nice smooth shout. Scored for five saxes, four trumpets, three trombones and rhythm and can be performed with smaller band with four saxe...
Great jazz waltz remeniscent of a 60's TV theme. Good ensembles and nice change of pace. Scored for five saxes, four trumpets, three trombones and rhythm and can be performed with smaller band with fo...
A lovely and subtle jazz waltz which switches between major and minor keys. Tenor, Flugelhorn and piano solos. Doubles.
An interesting modal pedal point introduction surprisingly breaks into a blues shuffle. Bari, Bone & Trpt solos.
An up tempo rhythm changes flag waiver that features Alto & Tenor solos. Challenging chromatic lines for sax section.
Another great Samba from Bob. Features Tenor sax and piano solos.Recorded by Pat Longo on 'Extreme Heat'.
An up tempo 3/4 version of this familiar jazz line. Soprano solo. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Funupsmanship.
An against-the-beat introduction sets up a lilting waltz featuring an engaging sax soli on the melody. Dbls. Plenty of solo space for Soprano. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited
An extremely fast Alto feature originally written to feature Lanny Morgan that, as its title implies, combines I Got Rhythm chord changes with blues changes.
An exciting 24 bar minor blues in 3/4 time w/an unforgettable shout chorus. Intermittent 5/4 bars have never swung so hard. Bone & Alto solos.
Up-tempo minor blues that would be a great opener!! Dynamic sax soli. Some sax doubles. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Sea Breeze Jazz.
Trombone choir opens, simple/well orchestrated ballad. Tenor feature. Some sax doubles.
3/4 samba feel. Soprano/flugel have the melody. Woodwinds & muted brass. Some Sax dbls.
Slow jazz waltz. Flugelhorn melody statement, with woodwind bckgs. Cadenza.
Happy feeling up tempo samba. Exciting ensemble shout takes it home. Some sax dbls. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Magic Time.
Alto & Bari solos. Fine ensemble writing, appealing to any audience. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Soaring on Sea Breeze Jazz.
Based on a 3/4 feeling in various tempos and style. A light, bluesy sounding tempo 'three' with ensemble melody. Some sax dbls. Part two of One, Two, Three.
Based on a 3/4 feeling in various tempos and style. Up tempo. Exciting full ensemble writing. Some sax dbls.Part three of One,Two, Three.
Bright blues, a real showpiece for your band. Tenor solo, opt bass.
Fast jazz waltz. Flowing melody w/fast moving wdwd lines underneath. Some sax dbls.