Famous Composers Series

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

Medium tempo Blues in F that really drives. Very player friendly with written solos a solid Shout Chorus and an ending drum solo.

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.

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

This driving Rock/ Funk/ Ballad/ Blues is Thad's' tour de force which captures the essence of life in a part of New York City in the 1970's. Carefully re-scored to be playable by high school and devel...

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

This beautiful Bossa Nova shows us Thad's sensitive side.

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.

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

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

That Toddlin' Town Medium Swing Tempo

That Toddlin' Town' Medium Swing Tempo

Medium tempo Blues in F that really drives. Very player friendly with written solos a solid Shout Chorus and an ending drum solo.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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