Bill Dobbins: spartiti medio

Lo Flame is based on the harmonic progression of All of Me, and features the trumpet section. The theme follows a swinging opening of the rhythm section. Then the trumpets continue with an impressive...

The notated transcriptions must be a landmark of sorts. These solos give a real sense of how David Liebman and Richie Beirach approach music individually, and as a duet.

This arrangement of a great Peter Erskine tune is a real tour de force for the entire ensemble, and always brings the audience to its feet. It features solo space for trombone, soprano sax, piano (or...

Clare Fischer originally recorded Strayhorn in 1962 with his trio on Surging Ahead. We have asked Bill Dobbins to arrange it as a piano feature. He completely wrote out the solo piano part so that it...

A beautiful series of harmonic variations on this well-known Christmas favorite is developed with modulations through several different keys, featuring the individual instruments in both solo and ense...

A dreamy blues theme - reminiscent of Duke Ellington - with variations. The sections between the variations feature each performer in a solo which further develops the thematic material. Medium

Combines musical elements from both contemporary classical vocabulary and jazz traditions. It was written partially with the intention of stimulating the growing interest in crossing the boundaries be...

Pastoral Landscape has definite leanings toward Impressionism and late Romanticism. Both of these historical styles have much harmonically in common with the American traditions of popular song writin...

Slow waltz that features the piano and alto saxophone. The alto solo begins at medium intensity and proceeds to a roaring level in a bluesy section that ends abruptly with a return to the sedate piano...

Burungkaka is an Indonesian folk song which is known throughout Malaysia. It is about an old parrot which sits near the window, singing. The children make fun of it in a good-natured manner. Originall...

A dreamy blues theme-reminiscent of Duke Ellington-with variations. The sections between the variations feature each performer in a solo which further develops the thematic material.

Medium swing, based on the chord changes of 'Pennies from Heaven'. A refreshing change for players and audience alike. Medium Grade.

Mbira Magic was inspired by a beautiful and powerful song for voice and mbira by the Rhodesian musician Simon Mashoka.

Song for Jaco is a warm and lyrical ballad of Peter's, which is dedicated to the legendary electric bassist, Jaco Pastorius. Solo contributions are heard from the lead trumpet, the baritone saxophone...

Includes CD, featuring play-along and complete versions: Ramon Ricker, alto saxophone; Bill Dobbins, piano. A moody impressionistic piece set in a rhythmic 9/8 Latin groove with a good balance of comp...

The chorales and solo suites of Johann Sebastian Bach inspired Remembering the Master. In general, the dynamics and phrasing are left to the performers, as was the case in Bach's manuscripts. Performe...

A medley of What Child Is This? (Greensleeves), The First Noel, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is developed through fresh and colorful harmonic variations. The chromatic harmonies and changes in temp...

This spirited traditional carol is taken on a musical voyage through several different tempos, keys and moods, including a Latin section with an optional shaker accompaniment. The chromatic harmonies...

Elegy is dedicated to the memory of Bill Evans, certainly one of the most important pianists in the history of jazz, and a personal favorite of mine. It features the piano, both in written statements...

Clare Fischer originally recorded Strayhorn in 1962 with his trio on Surging Ahead. We have asked Bill Dobbins to arrange it as a piano feature. He completely wrote out the solo piano part so that it...

Song for Jaco is a warm and lyrical ballad of Peter's, which is dedicated to the legendary electric bassist, Jaco Pastorius. Solo contributions are heard from the lead trumpet, the baritone saxophone...

Burungkaka is an Indonesian folk song which is known throughout Malaysia. It is about an old parrot which sits near the window, singing. The children make fun of it in a good-natured manner. Originall...

A medley of What Child Is This? (Greensleeves), The First Noel, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is developed through fresh and colorful harmonic variations. The chromatic harmonies and changes in temp...

This spirited traditional carol is taken on a musical voyage through several different tempos, keys and moods, including a Latin section with an optional shaker accompaniment. The chromatic harmonies...

A beautiful series of harmonic variations on this well-known Christmas favorite is developed with modulations through several different keys, featuring the individual instruments in both solo and ense...