Mike Carubia: spartiti medio

A real Thad Classic made accessible by Mike Carubia. Higher brass notes removed, sax soli re-scored & it still sounds like Thad.

For band directors who have a good rhythm section and at least one soloist capable of handling a fast tempo, this one makes a great vehicle to show off your strong soloist(s). Based on the changes to...

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

Commissioned by Jim Dragovitch, director of the GW Hewlett HS Jazz Ens., this 16 bar tune features a unison melody carried by the trombones & tenors and plenty of Full Ens with short stop time before...

A wonderful Gospel/Rock composition a perfect 4th below Thad's, making it accessible to younger players.

Funk style blues in C concert. Written in a 'Thaddian' style, this original tune features creative ensemble writing and sounds more difficult than it is to play. Funky groove.

This Medium/Fast blues in Fm provides a solid big band ensemble study for your students. The writing contains plenty of call and response between sections and has ample room for solos. Moderate brass...

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-001 but not an overly high lead trumpet part.

Constructed to highlight the tenor sax solo, Thad has once again created a masterpiece from the time honored blues in F major.

A real Thad Classic made accessible by Mike Carubia. Higher brass notes removed, sax soli re-scored & it still sounds like Thad.

Med. Fast Blues in Bb.

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

Check out this unique chart! This shuffle/blues is fun to play, as it switches from a shuffle feel to straight swing for the shout chorus. Lots of room for solos. Oo-Bop!

Relaxed cool jazz feel.

Slow Funk - Part of Thad's 'Suite For Pops'

This chart captures that island feel of the Caribbean. The simple unison melody is based on the A section of Gershwin's 'I've Got Rhythm'. Calypso feel.