Bret Zvacek: spartiti medio

Written in the style of Slide Hampton's Slide's Derangement (recorded by Maynard Ferguson on Message From Newport), this medium-uptempo blues captures the spirit of Slide's chart in a fresh, accessibl...

Every program needs a change of pace piece, and this half-time funk shuffle is the perfect choice. The infectious groove creates a modern sound, while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing concepts...

Looking for a great opener or closer for your next gig? This medium level chart is a spirited shuffle that is guaranteed to get the band and the audience grooving. Lots of catchy figures, powerful ens...

Emulating the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Eliane Elias, this light and breezy samba is an ideal change-of-pace choice for your next program. With a title that means "lovely" in Portuguese, it fe...

Featuring a compelling mambo groove and a memorable melody, this will be great fun for medium-level bands and a big hit with audiences. Written in an authentic 3-2 clave, sheets with chord changes and...

With an infectious Latin groove, hip voicings, and a strong melody, Walking Taco is sure to be a hit on any concert. Scored at the medium level, the open solo section (written or ad lib) provides plen...

This tribute to the writing of Don Menza will be perfect as an opener or closer. Once the down beat hits, the excitement never stops on this straight ahead minor swing chart for medium level groups. T...

This energetic swing original gives developing players the opportunity to experience the minor blues form. The strong melody and solid rhythmic groove complement the full ensemble work as intensity bu...

This medium level swing chart in 3/4 time is a wonderful vehicle to learn about playing a jazz waltz. Great melody, gospel changes and terrific ensemble writing all combine to make this a must for any...

This medium level swing chart in 3/4 time is a wonderful vehicle to learn about playing a jazz waltz. Great melody, gospel changes and terrific ensemble writing all combine to make this a must for any...

Written in the style of Slide Hampton's Slide's Derangement (recorded by Maynard Ferguson on Message From Newport), this medium-uptempo blues captures the spirit of Slide's chart in a fresh, accessibl...

A relentless hip-hop groove drives this upbeat original by Bret Zvacek. Add a catchy melody and an open solo section (written lines provided), and you have a chart that will be a big hit with bands an...

Bret Zvacek’s composition Intro To Art is a tribute to the legendary hard-bop drummer Art Blakey who led one of the most important groups in jazz history - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from 1955...

This grooving shuffle starts with a bang and keeps on building! Tenor Saxes and Trombone 1 and 2 present the catchy melody with the rest of the band joining in. The half time feel of the bridge is a g...