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Bass feature, written and improvised to Indiana changes in 'F'. Some ensemble and sax soli (soprano double). Trpt high E's and F. MM = 140 - 160. Recorded by the George Stone & Friends Big Band 'Perfo...

Lament for trombone section with 'chops'. Lyrically written trumpet solo. Tuba or bass saxophone enhances orchestral depth. Some direction indicated. 1st trombone high Db, 2nd trombone high Ab. 1st tr...

Alto sax feature. Blues ballad minor, blues mambo (or rock) minor, blues jazz four major. Tight ensemble, recap of theme with orchestral tag. Trpt. high 'C'. Recorded by the George Stone & Friends Big...

Mambo. Commissioned by Joel Leach for his CSUN 'A' Jazz Ensemble. The title is a play on the University's acronym (CSUN). Tipico call & response intro. Latin Percussion Instrumentation: Piccolo, 3 Alt...

Bright, 'Show Two', short, easy framework for Drum solo. (some quartel harmony usage)Trpt. 1 high B's & Bb. Trombone F & F#'s. Optional Soprano lead, Alto, 2 Tenors & Baritone. 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone...

Nonet, 'cool' ensemble, 32 bars, plus Fine tag, with 'blowin' changes' on all parts. Lead Trpt: G#. C minor. 2 trpts,trbn,alto, tenor, bari, 3 rhythm. Medium.

Nonet, cool jazz. Quarter note = 156. Background for solos on cue. Good tight ensemble section. Lead trpt. High Bb & C (Eb minor - Gb). Expect chord changes. This and mate 'Cinoton' were originally co...

Exciting Jazz-Rock piece w/a hint of a Latin feel. Requires strong brass section. Solos for Trpt, Tenor & Alto. Soprano opt'l.

Great funk chart. Features Tenor & Drum solos. One flute dbl. Recorded by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Studio Jazz Orch.

Loose samba w/straight 16th feel. Piano & Tenor solos. Dbl.. One flute, one clarinet & one bass clarinet. This chart is dedicated to Ray Wright. Recorded by Univ. of Wisc. Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble. Se...

The literal translation of this Spanish phrase is 'twisted hard'. This Latin song by Matt Harris features very rhythmic salsa figures w/an original displaces montuna for the piano. Solos for trpt 3 &...

An exciting piece with driving rhythms on a meter layout of 4, 4, 4, and 3 giving the effect of a missing beat every 4 measures. Handclapping on 2 and 4 for the 4/4 measures and 2 & 3 for the 3/4 meas...

A tenacious jazz peice with an infectious 4 bar ostinoto bass line that glues everything together leaving freedom for the horn lines that hover overhead. Not too rangy although there are 1 or 2 high D...

This beautiful, Kenton-style ballad features tenor saxophone on a lyrical, haunting melody accompanied by lushly scored brass.This composition was recorded by the University of North Texas One O'clock...

Jazz waltz that features baritone saxophone, trumpet, and guitar on a memorable, Kenny Wheeler-type melody. It was recorded by the University of North Texas One O'clock Lab Band on their album Lab 200...

Cape Breton is a ballad featuring solo flugelhorn. A spacious and floating introduction leads into a beautiful and lyrical melody played by flugelhorn and tenor saxophone. Light background figures beh...

This is an aggressive, uptempo composition featuring improvised solos for tenor saxophone and trumpet. Composed by trumpeter Ken Edwards and Maynard Ferguson's last drummer/music director Stockton Hel...

Point Aconi through-composed ballad that owes a great deal of its inspiration from Thad's chart To You . The chart begins with a plaintive trumpet solo and gradually progresses into a full ensemble ch...

This is a blazing uptempo composition featuring improvised solos for alto saxophone and guitar. This chart is a great vehicle for showing off your band's skill at navigating the modern bebop style. A...

Mambo Diablo is an up-tempo mambo written in 2-3 son clave with solo space for tenor saxophone and trumpet. Over an extended form and non-typical changes, your band will get get their hands dirty work...

This is a fast waltz featuring improvised solos for piano and alto saxophone. A lyrical melody is presented by trumpet and alto, followed by several interesting development sections which lead to a me...

This Latin tune is fun to play and works and works well as an opener or closer. This tune highlights the interplay between the first trombone and first tenor saxophone.Though the piece generates a lot...

This lush, warm yet haunting ballad puts the spotlight squarely on your trombone player, while allowing the ensemble to relax a bit with the moderate range demands in their parts. A beautiful ballad f...

Looking to introduce the samba feel to your jazzband? This chart features a fun duo between the trombone and trumpet. The eigth note syncopation in the samba reinforces important rhythmic concepts mak...

Here's a fiery Latin original for younger players that will be fun to play and teach. This chart has a great solo section and plenty of full ensemble and sectional solis that give it great variety. It...