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Standing Up in a Hammock—Bill Potts. Bill Potts
composed this burnin' swing chart for the Buddy
Rich Big Band and it cooks! It was recorded on
their album The New One. It kicks off with an open
rhythm section vamp up front, followed by tight
melodic statements and horn kicks throughout.
The solo space is for tenor sax, trombone, alto sax,
and brief drum fills. Get in, sit down, and hang on!
11100473 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
4 Sunset and Vine—Gordon Goodwin. As recorded
by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, this challenging
swinger features a moderately soft intro, a tempo
of 162 bpm, solo space for various instruments,
sax section solis, auxiliary percussion, a big shout
chorus, an optional flute double for alto sax 2, and
a lead trumpet range to high F sharp. Additional sax
parts are included with flute doubles. If it's Gordon,
you know it's great!
11199004 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .72.00
Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Rich
DeRosa. Ever heard of Take the 'A' Train? Not like
this you haven't! Another ingenious arrangement
from the towering Rich DeRosa, this uptempo
swing chart is a journey through creative waters
from beginning to end and will not disappoint. In
additional to incredible ensemble writing, there is
improvisation space for piano and alto saxophone.
As recorded by the University of North Texas One
O'Clock Lab Band on their album Lab 2013,
DeRosa's arrangement of Take the 'A' Train is a
must for any serious band.
10759924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
l Take the "A" Train—Billy Strayhorn & Ellington/
arr. Don Sebesky. Of all the arrangements done
of this iconic Strayhorn/Ellington standard, Don
Sebesky's chart, written for the Maynard Ferguson
Orchestra (and recorded numerous times), ranks
as one of the best, most creative, and challenging
versions. This compliment to the chart has been
scored for standard big band instrumentation (five
saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, piano,
bass and drums.) This one really moves, and it will
move your band and audiences!
11202776 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
That's a Plenty—Lew Pollack/arr. Les Hooper.
Based on Lew Pollack's Dixieland composition
of That's a Plenty, Les Hooper has arranged an
exciting uptempo chart that features solo space
for soprano saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and
drums. This is a delightful piece that will provide
energy and variety to any concert program!
10759928 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
There Is No Greater Love—Isham Jones/arr. Eric
Richards. Eric Richards presents an excellent swing
chart for a strong band! Set at 184 bpm, it opens
with a small group contrafact and includes some
solo space for alto, trombone, and piano, followed
by a kickin' sax soli and a shout. The lead trumpet
range goes to written high D. A quality chart from
top to bottom!
10452158 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Upper Manhattan Medical Group (UMMG)—
Billy Strayhorn/arr. Mike Kamuf. With a wonderful
melody by the brilliant composer Billy Strayhorn,
this arrangement by Mike Kamuf is superb and
includes suggested or improvised solos for trumpet,
tenor sax, and trombone. The trumpet 1 range is
up to written high D-flat and the tempo swings at
around 180 bpm. Section solis, big ensembles, and
a fine shout chorus all contribute to making this an
outstanding chart!
10513946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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What You Dealin' With?—Wycliffe Gordon. This
is the show closer that will bring down the house!
The main groove is a funky boogaloo at about 103
bpm, plus a band chant, a swing section, and a
gospel feel. Flexible solo space with written solos
is provided for trombone 1, alto, tenor, and trumpet
2, and the lead trumpet range is to high C. Hey,
there's something here for everyone!
10452164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Windows—Chick Corea/arr. Mike Tomaro. This
early Chick Corea composition features a jazz waltz
at a breezy medium tempo. Even in this standard
jazz form you can hear Corea's unique twists and
turns in this iconic jazz classic. Windows is beautifully
adapted by Mike Tomaro for full jazz ensemble.
10617884 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
FEATURING the MUSIC of
and the
BIG BAND
Dallas-based composer, arranger and bassist Kris Berg and the Metroplexity Big Band possess enormous
and admirable musical attributes. ese charts as played and recorded by them represent some of the
best charts around for contemporary big bands. See more at jwpepper.com.
Adventures—Kris Berg. This creative chart is a wild
trek through multiple styles and energy levels. Part of the
Metroplexity Big Band series, it's reminiscent of modern
wind ensemble overtures. Adventures includes a rubato
introduction, a Baroque bridge, a bass melody, and a
huge ending, all set to a driving rock groove in 6/4, felt in
two! Improvised solo space for lead alto on soprano sax
includes suggested scales. Optional woodwind doubles
include soprano sax on flute, alto 2 on flute, tenors 1 and
2 on clarinet, and baritone on bass clarinet. The trumpets
double on flugels. The electric bass player will need to
shed on this one, but the results are worth it!
11000913 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
At Water's Edge—Kris Berg. At Water's Edge is a floating
ECM-style tune with a beautiful, haunting melody... think Pat
Metheny. The chart weaves through numerous energy levels
and colors as it builds to its dramatic ending. Improvised
space is provided for trumpet and tenor sax and is based
on one melodic minor scale. This simple concept allows
aspiring players to immediately sound modern and mature.
Part of the Metroplexity Big Band series.
11000919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
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Cool Man Jack—Stockton Helbing/arr. Kris Berg.
This sizzlin' chart performed here by Kris Berg & The
Metroplexity Big Band from the CD Perspectives was
written for the South Carolina All-State Jazz Band. This
arrangement utilizes many color combinations, a dark
melody, and a hard-swinging Elvin Jones style. The chart
has solo space for lead tenor sax and lead trombone,
which leads to a powerful shout chorus before ending
with a recap of the introduction. Perfect as an opener
or change-of-pace chart, it is orchestrated for 5-4-4-5
(including vibes).
11205844 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
Forgotten Thoughts—Kris Berg. Forgotten Thoughts
is a cool jazz style, 16-bar minor blues that channels
the best of Oliver Nelson and Stan Kenton. The chart
features a rewarding soli for jazz trumpet and saxes and
a powerhouse shout chorus. There's solo space for alto 1
and trumpet 5. There are no woodwind doubles and the
lead trumpet range goes to double G. Recorded by Kris
Berg and The Metroplexity Big Band on This Time / Last
Year, featuring Wayne Bergeron.
10875712 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
One Block off Easy Street—Kris Berg. Part of the
Metroplexity Big Band series, One Block off Easy Street is
a driving shuffle chart with a modern melody and a shuffle/
funk bridge. The melody features trumpet, trombone,
guitar, and bari sax, and it grooves from beginning to end!
The open improvised solo space for melody instruments
includes suggested scales. A big shout chorus leads to an
a cappella section and then to a big finish. Your ensemble
and audience will love this one - it's highly recommended!
11000915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
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Pah-Dah-Pah-Dah—Kris Berg. As performed by Kris
Berg & The Metroplexity Big Band from This Time/Last Year
featuring Wayne Bergeron on an aggressive, high-energy
Afro-Cuban romp! This chart grabs your attention from the
very beginning as it weaves its way through modal sections
of heavy Latin groovin'! Solo space for tenor sax, trombone,
drums, and trumpet make this a great chart to feature
several performers. Comes in 5-5-4-4 so you can move
your lead trumpet soloist out front. Great showstopper!
11205842 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
Perspective—Kris Berg. Perspective is a modern
modal medium-swing chart with some additional styles
thrown in for fun. The opening bass ostinato pattern is
based on a Yes tune, Owner of a Lonely Heart! Over
this, the melody is stated with various instrument color
combinations. Improvised solo space for tenor sax 1 and
trumpet 4 is primarily based on the Dorian mode and
includes suggested scales. The chart dives into a modern
wind ensemble section after the solos before it recaps the
melody on its way out. Part of the Metroplexity Big Band
series, this chart is highly recommended!
11000917 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
Squiggly—Kris Berg. Squiggly is the ultimate feature
for a contemporary guitarist. A quirky funk melody over a
blues chord progression makes the perfect funk chart for
any festival, contest or concert. The solo space could be
for guitar, tenor sax 1, piano and/or bass. There are no
woodwind doubles and the lead trumpet range goes to F.
Recorded by Kris Berg and The Metroplexity Big Band on
Time Management featuring Andy Timmons.
10875721 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
This Time / Last Year—Kris Berg. This Time / Last Year
is a gorgeous, lyrical Metheny-style tune in 6/4. Featured
are flugelhorn, alto and tenor on a haunting melody
accompanied by plenty of ensemble power and a "bring
the house down" drum solo. This is truly concert jazz
material. The solos are for flugelhorn and drums along with
a challenging written piano part. There are optional easy
flute doubles and the lead trumpet range goes to F-sharp.
Recorded by Kris Berg and The Metroplexity Big Band on
This Time / Last Year.
10875706 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
Kris Berg
Metroplexity
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