Spartiti per orchestra jazz

Down and Out is a mellow, laid back blues chart. It uses the traditional 12 bar blues changes and the standard AAB form for the melody. After a strong opening, the piece moves into the main melody, in...

Mission: Secret is a classic spy tune written using a 12-bar blues form. It mostly comprises of a catchy bass line riff with a simple, sustained melody over top. Those instruments playing the riff (te...

You Must Know opens with a fun mixture of syncopated rhythms and the power of a rock chart that will grab anyone's attention. This samba tune is meant to be played with lots of energy using an upbeat...

Rough Copy is an original funk tune primarily made up of catchy riffs and licks. Although it is composed in cut time to create a laid back, funk feel, the eighth notes are to be swung. This helps keep...

Oh So Fine is a light, feel-good funk chart. Written in the classic style, it features an opening by the bass player. Then the rest of the rhythm section enters to help generate the groove of this cha...

This chart is dedicated to one of the composer's colleagues, Brian Vincent. This piece reflects his personality as it is a high energy, consistent, and catchy rock tune.

Questo arrangiamento da urlo presenta un mix di boogie woogie e rumba a otto battute in una classica impostazione da big band. I sassofoni prendono la melodia con un grintoso lavoro di plunger degli o...

An unforgettable melody and first-rate ensemble writing make this Trombone feature an ideal choice for any concert program.

A re-scoring of a Kenton original (richer harmony, better key). Soft flugel opening building to a tremendous climax. Can be programmed at any community or school event. JUST RECORDED BY THE WONDERFUL...

A high-energy, quick-paced jazz piece featuring a trio of trumpet, alto and tenor with optional solos on each part. A contrasting Brass Chorale section adds a great dimension to this piece and beautif...

In celebration of Sierra Music Publications' 45th anniversary, Bob Curnow has created a memorable new chart: The Eighth Miracle! Based on a traditional Bulgarian folk song, this extensive work (in the...

As commissioned (and recorded) by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany, this is a lovely, easy-flowing piece that moves from a ballad (lullaby) to a waltz (featuring trombone and alto saxophone) and...

Bob has created an absolutely thrilling 12 minute work, inspired by his Celtic roots (Towednack is a small area in Cornwall, England). The Celtic influence is heard in the triple-meter settings and th...

A brand-new extended blues, commissioned by the Pennsylvania IAJE state unit for their All-State Jazz Ensemble (which Bob conducted). It features a 4-horn front line of alto, tenor, trumpet and trombo...

Curnow has created two easy-to-play charts on commission from the University of Portland. This chart features a melody and a style similar to the West Coast Jazz approach to things. Line for Lyons cam...

Curnow has created two easy-to-play charts on commission from the University of Portland. This chart features a melody reminiscent of the Lester Leaps In tune, but has very reasonable ranges and rhyth...

This piece is patterned after Stan Kenton's Dynaflow, but it is written in such a way that it is quite easy to play. There is room for alto sax, piano and bass solos. Big sounds without killing chops!...

There have been SO many requests for the ORIGINAL arrangement as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, that Curnow has made it available for the first time. Here is the national anthem, as recorded b...

Latin spice, hot sounds, and a happy, cookin' tune that sails along. Everyone gets in on the action. There is solo space for alto sax and trumpet. The mini-fugue in the middle launches yet another roa...

Portate il vostro gruppo a un livello superiore con questo schema innovativo che alterna un duro swing a un abakuss afro-cubano. Caratterizzato da trombone e tenore, questo brano ha tutto: caratterist...

The second and more difficult of the two 'Sassy's'. This one mirrors Thad's original in form and style. Slightly richer voicings than SCM-1001 but not an overly high lead trumpet part.

This is the third part of Thad's 'Suite for Pops'. This movement reflects the joyous retreat associated with funerals typical in New Orleans. Hard Driving Shuffle.

Re-scored a fourth lower to F containing all of the skillfully penned structure written for the Count Basie band by Frank Foster in the early 60's.

This tune is based on the changes to 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You' but at a medium swing tempo.

Diese Nummer beginnt mit einer langsamen Unisonomelodie in den Saxofonen, die zu einer Reprise des Hauptthemas im ganzen Register führt. Ein Wechsel zur 'Double Time' führt dann zu den Tenorsaxofon- u...