Threshold Series

A lyrical melody and beautiful harmonies combine to create a poignant showcase for trumpet or flugelhorn soloist (written lines included for soloists lacking improvisation experience). Lush voicings e...

With a tip of the hat to the great Neal Hefti, this chart is exactly the type of ballad that the Count was famous for. Featuring mostly full ensemble work, this medium level original asks for everyone...

With a tip of the hat to the great Neal Hefti, this chart is exactly the type of ballad that the Count was famous for. Featuring mostly full ensemble work, this medium level original asks for everyone...

The combination of Bob Lark's beautiful melody and Thomas Matta's lush orchestration creates this great showcase for your flugelhorn (or trumpet) soloist. The fully notated solo part includes chord ch...

This beautiful straight 8th-note ballad for medium level groups showcases either an alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing, and the...

This beautiful straight 8th-note ballad for medium level groups showcases either an alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing, and the...

This beautiful straight 8th-note ballad for medium level groups showcases either an alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing, and the...

This beautiful ballad at the medium easy level is the perfect showcase for your alto soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace chart. Starting as a ball...

This beautiful ballad at the medium easy level is the perfect showcase for your alto soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace chart. Starting as a ball...

With a haunting melody and lush ensemble voicings, this beautiful ballad will be the perfect showcase for your trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax or trombone soloist. Written solo lines are provided for pla...

With a haunting melody and lush ensemble voicings, this beautiful ballad will be the perfect showcase for your trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax or trombone soloist. Written solo lines are provided for pla...

Commissioned by the Peoria Jazz All-Stars, this haunting ballad features trumpet, alto sax or trombone soloist. Written solo parts are included for all three instruments; in his score notes Beach spec...

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...

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 hard driving shuffle will be a hit with groups at many levels. The combination of a strong melody, an infectious groove and an open solo section make this a winning choice for any program. And, t...

This hard driving shuffle will be a hit with groups at many levels. The combination of a strong melody, an infectious groove and an open solo section make this a winning choice for any program. And, t...

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...

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...

Featuring killer ensemble work, a strong melody, sax soli, an open solo section (as written or ad lib) and a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program. A great workout for ev...

Featuring killer ensemble work, a strong melody, sax soli, an open solo section (as written or ad lib) and a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program. A great workout for ev...

Featuring killer ensemble work, a strong melody, sax soli, an open solo section (as written or ad lib) and a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program. A great workout for ev...

There is nothing like a straight-ahead medium blues for teaching the essential elements of jazz playing. This medium level swing chart has it alla strong melody, solid ensemble writing, dynamic contra...

A strong melody and solid rhythmic groove are the cornerstones of this brilliant original from Mike Tomaro. The alternating swing and shuffle styles in this blues-oriented chart command the attention...

A strong melody and solid rhythmic groove are the cornerstones of this brilliant original from Mike Tomaro. The alternating swing and shuffle styles in this blues-oriented chart command the attention...

Commissioned by friends and colleagues of noted music educator Cliff Kaminsky, this medium level piece is dedicated to his memory. This hard driving shuffle has plenty of ensemble work for everyone an...