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It Takes Two to Samba—Rich DeRosa. Here is a
wonderful, swinging samba featuring tenor sax and
trombone - it's a great, refreshing take on the big
band samba. Moderate ranges for all makes this a
very accessible chart for most bands. Your rhythm
section will need to cook on this one!
11202784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 65.00
Jive Samba—Nat Adderley/arr. Alan Baylock.
Soulfully composed by Nat Adderley and made
famous by brother Cannonball, this is a great
groove tune with a bridge. It's totally fun to play
with all the creative twists and turns you expect
from arranger Alan Baylock. Solo space is provided
for all horns and the lead trumpet range is to written
C above the staff. A great chart. Take a look and
listen...you'll agree! Highly recommended!
10277912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
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La Fiesta—Chick Corea/arr. Michael Mossman.
Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick
Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive
addition to any concert or festival program for
mature bands. Perfect as a feature for your pianist,
but the flexible solo section allows other players to
be featured as well. Highly recommended!
10098727 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
H La Suerte de los Tontos—Johnny Richards/arr.
Victor Lopez. Victor Lopez, who knows the Latin
idiom inside and out, has given us a powerhouse
6/8 Latin chart that will make your ensemble sound
like the Kenton Band. It's majestic, powerful and
noble and includes written solo space for tenor
sax and an optional Latin percussion part. Optional
parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor
sax and tuba. This is a "must-have" chart with pure
excitement from beginning to end!
10049728 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 52.00
Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor—Chuck
Mangione/arr. Dallas Burke. This epic Latin/rock
tune by Chuck Mangione is the perfect break from
swing charts in concert or contest performances.
After the opening statement, this chart features a
written trumpet or flugelhorn solo on the original
melody followed by a written or improvised trumpet
solo. There's also room for the drums to get their
fills in between some big ensemble hits before
another solo section featuring written or improvised
alto or trumpet solos. This chart builds to a fiery
close that is sure to get everyone on their feet!
10881470 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 65.00
Malaguena—Ernesto Lecuona/arr. Dallas Burke.
This epic treatment of the Latin classic makes a
killer chart for experienced jazzers. From the
understated opening Latin groove, this chart
quickly builds to a powerful and eloquent musical
statement. Next, there's an infectious Latin groove
in the rhythm section to set up a new tempo,
followed by a written or improvised tenor sax solo
featuring some smokin' background licks. Then
the chart cools off into another smoldering section
before speeding up all the way to the end for a
massive powerhouse finish. There's lots of room
for strong brass sections to really blow, and the
lead trumpet part's highest note is a D. Here's the
centerpiece for a concert or festival program!
11000484 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 65.00
Mokopuni Magic—Mark Taylor. Reminiscent of
the music Mark Taylor wrote for the Stan Kenton
Orchestra, this fiery showpiece features a churning
Afro-Cuban groove alternating with sections in
swing. Small group scoring is contrasted with
full ensemble passages, and you'll need a few
additional percussionists to fill out the Latin sound!
Solo space is included for alto saxophone and guitar.
11100131 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Muy Caliente—Erik Sherburne. This is a
challenging samba for the more advanced jazz
ensemble. From the beginning, you will engage
your audience with the Latin groove and writing
for winds. There are solos for alto, tenor, trumpet,
and trombone for you to highlight some of your best
players. There are also some moments for your
drummer to shine. Have fun with this one!
11206082 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 50.00
Na Proxima Vida—Michele Fernandez. This
original Brazilian samba captures the authenticity of
the style and brings to life the drive and excitement
of the culture from which it originates. The title is
Portuguese for "In the Next Life." This work starts
off by featuring your guitarist and then features
winds playing rhythmically complex and ornamental
lines. This is a true flavor of South America!
11199923 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 70.00
H A Night in Tunisia—Gillespie & Paparelli/arr.
Michael Mossman. A great showcase for the entire
ensemble, this Latin jazz classic is now available
for your advanced jazz ensemble! Arranged for and
recorded by Mario Bauza, Michael Philip Mossman
adds his own unique flair to this Dizzy Gillespie tune
that exudes excitement from beginning to end. The
featured soloists include trumpet (of course), as well
as trombone and alto. An ideal festival chart!
2481613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
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
Ponteio—arr. Eric Richards. This Brazilian favorite
from the 1960s has been recorded by a variety
of artists including composer Edu Lobo, Astrud
Gilberto, Sergio Mendez, and Woody Herman.
The appealing style lends itself here to a masterful
treatment for full jazz ensemble by Eric Richards.
The flowing melody moves seamlessly from section
to section supported by the infectious groove. The
solo space is open for any player. Suggested solos,
chord/scale sheets in all keys, and fully notated
bass lines and piano voicings are included.
10759332 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
H Punta Del Soul—Dave Grusin/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. Tasty and groovy with a funky Latin
groove, this tune was composed by Dave Grusin
and arranged by Gordon to feature Dave and
guitarist Lee Ritenour on the Big Phat Band CD, Act
Your Age. If you have a piano player to showcase
and a tasty guitar player, this is a wonderful chart.
Not technically difficult, but dynamics and colors are
a key aspect of this arrangement. Doubles include
an optional flute on 2nd alto and optional bass
clarinet on bari sax, but sax parts are provided. As
recorded by the Big Phat Band.
10071932 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 70.00
Salsa Rico—Jeff Jarvis. Salsa Rico is fast and hot
right off the top! The saxes take the lead with brass
answers and the excitement continues to build.
Effective salsa rhythms are utilized and the brass
ranges are moderate for more proficient groups.
The solos are ad lib for trombone and trumpet, or
anyone, over accessible straight-ahead changes.
Make sure to check out the potent a cappella
ensemble section after the solos. It's a salsa party!
10882610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Spain—Chick Corea/arr. John La Barbera. John
LaBarbera has taken his well-known version
of Chick Corea's Spain and done a great job of
adapting it for the small band format. Certainly
an exciting offering for mature players in an
arrangement for six horns and rhythm section!
Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone
plus rhythm section. Optional additional parts
included for alto, tenor & trombone.
10098771 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . .MA 45.00
This Can't Be Love—Richard Rodgers/arr.
Scott Ragsdale. Scott Ragsdale puts this iconic
tune through the paces as a hot samba played
around 190-200 bpm! The trombones take over
and grab the melody right off the top and are
featured throughout with written or ad lib solos
for trombones 1 and 2. The lead trumpet range
is to written A above the staff and the usual
optional parts as well as a vibes part are included
for expanded instrumentations. A terrific section
feature for trombones!
10756396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 52.00
Tonight, We Tango—Rick Hirsch. You can't help
but smile when you play and hear Tonight, We
Tango. At around 112 bpm, this tongue-in-cheek
chart is tons of fun and has a melody that just
won't go away, plus the groove is one that people
will insist on dancing to. It was arranged to feature
Grammy-nominated accordionist Alex Meixner, but
in the event you don't have an accordionist in the
band (really?), you can feature any of your sauciest
players on the optional B-flat, E-flat and Bass Clef
solo parts. The solo parts are a combination of
written passages and improvised choruses that will
demonstrate the versatility of your ensemble. Nice!
10734981 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Up Jumped Spring—Freddie Hubbard/arr.
Jeff Jarvis. This Freddie Hubbard jazz standard is
typically a jazz waltz, but this superb chart has a
very hip Latin partido feel in 4/4. The tempo is half
note around 77 bpm with solo opportunities for
tenor 1 and trumpet 2, with suggested written solos
provided. The lead trumpet range goes to written
A-flat, there's a great sax soli, and optional flute
and vibe parts are included. An excellent choice!
11199008 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 54.00
Who Will Buy?—Lionel Bart/arr. Mark Taylor. One
of the signature songs from the musical "Oliver!,"
this tune offers a wealth of opportunities for melodic
and harmonic development. Adapted here as a
samba, Mark Taylor's powerful arrangement opens
with a duet for trumpet and alto, followed by feature
spots for saxes and solos for alto and trumpet. The
nicely crafted full-ensemble tutti starts softly and
builds dramatically to the end.
11171974 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Very Easy
H 25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature
hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul
Murtha's easy arrangement is playable with very
limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic
and hard-driving feel. Included are optional solos
or solis for any sax and any brass instrument.
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys
are included. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, it also includes a CD.
Highly recommended!
10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson. This one's a
New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou
bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way for
young jazzers to learn about the groove. The features
include flexible instrumentation, written solos, and
only four wind players are needed in addition to the
rhythm section. Highly recommended!
10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Animal Control—Larry Neeck. Tame your young
beasts with this fun rock chart. It has all the right
stuff: a steady beat, easy rhythms and ranges, and
it's fun for young players. Beginning improvisers
can develop confidence with the optional two-bar
solo sections over only one chord, or they can play
the included written solos. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Animal Control is a great way to build confidence,
introduce improvisation and teach a fun style.
Highly recommended!
10757068 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Awesome Sauce!—Larry Neeck. This easy and
fun beginning rock chart will be a hit with young
jazz band students. A steady beat, easy rhythms,
and modest ranges provide the perfect introduction
to rock style. The two-measure solo section, with
suggested solo riffs included, will encourage young
improvisers. It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Awesome Sauce!
provides all the ingredients needed for a successful
musical performance by young jazzers.
10882804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry.
The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous
"moonwalk" was also one of the top-selling
singles of the year in 1983. This chart features the
signature bass line and catchy melodies and is a
great-sounding chart for young ensembles or bands
with limited rehearsal time. The iconic melody is
traded around between the saxes and brass. There
are no solos, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, and written out bass
lines and piano voicings are included. Classic rock
at its best! Highly recommended!
10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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