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ENSEMBLE
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LATIN SELECTIONS medium / medium-advanced & advanced
Wave—Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr. Michael
Mossman. Here's one of the most tuneful of
Jobim's many familiar Latin standards in a
marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax
soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove
and the arrangement includes a wealth of
creative harmonic and textural devices. To
round things out, it also includes a sax soli and
a lush tutti ensemble chorus. A great way to
feature your bari sax soloist!
10052523 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
What Is This Thing Called Love? (from
"Wake Up and Dream")—Cole Porter/arr.
Alan Baylock. Yes! This is a hot swinger played
in double time around 110 bpm that alternates
with a samba groove. A terrific jazz standard
that is full of energy, it features solo work for
tenor sax (sample solo provided) and drum
solo fills in an interlude. This is your opener or
closer for every performance!
11355038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Latin Selections
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
A Mis Abuelos—Arturo Sandoval/arr. Michael
Mossman. More than just a showcase for your
lead trumpet, this monster chart is a powerful
statement for the entire ensemble. Opening
with the quasi flamenco strains and followed
by a melancholy trumpet solo, the first big
ensemble hit is guaranteed to move the
audience back a few rows! Great writing for all
sections and especially the rhythm section.
2478923 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Alianza—Erik Morales. "Alianza," the Spanish
word for alliance, is represented here through
the high-energy blending of Latin and swing
styles. The main melody seamlessly integrates
the two styles. There is a written-out jazz solo
for trumpet 2 and every section of the band is
featured at some point. The lead trumpet range
is to written A above the staff. Optional parts
included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax,
tuba and percussion. A refreshing challenge!
Highly recommended!
10049724 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 52.00
Ardiente—Michele Fernandez. All the fire and
spice you need to get the party going - this
solid Latin chart for developed high school
ensembles begins with an emotional rubato
piano introduction, then the salsa groove kicks
in and the chart takes off from there. There are
lots of interesting lines in all the wind parts, and
the rhythm section parts are very detailed. With
open solos for all instruments and some over-
the-top hip guitar licks, this is the real deal!
11501767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Armando's Rhumba—Chick Corea/arr. Mike
Tomaro. From Chick Corea's My Spanish
Heart album, this tune is not really a "rhumba,"
but rather an extremely energetic samba.
This chart features dynamic and challenging
passages for the entire ensemble and also
ample room for soloists. Nice chart!
10283046 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 65.00
Black Orpheus—Luiz Bonfa/arr. Eric
Richards. Here's a super high-energy Latin
samba arranged by Eric Richards that is the
perfect opener or closer for any performance.
There are solo opportunities for tenor sax,
baritone sax, 2nd trombone and drums. This
is a powerhouse chart that features tons of
cookin' rhythm, a melody that floats above
great counterpoint and a magnificent trumpet
section soli that really brightens things up.
Exciting festival chart!
10011985 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . A 62.00
Blue Rondo a la Turk—Dave Brubeck/
arr. Kris Berg. The essence of the original is
captured here with this updated version of Dave
Brubeck's classic tour de force in a big-band
setting! The meter alternates from a 9/8 straight
Afro-Cuban feel to a more relaxed 12/8 swing
style, and they blend perfectly with Brubeck's
rhythmic patterns. There's solo space for alto
1, trumpet 2 and drums, and lead trumpet
goes up to written C above the staff. This is an
exceptional chart for festival or concert!
2480796 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Bolivia—Cedar Walton/arr. Eric Richards.
A big ensemble introduction leads into the
familiar and hip bass and piano line followed
by the melody stated by alto, tenor, trumpet,
and trombone. This chart also features great
section and full ensemble parts throughout, a
huge shout chorus, and the lead trumpet goes
to written high D. Solo space is available for
alto, tenor, trumpet, and drums. This extended
arrangement is a great big band chart on a
great Cedar Walton jazz classic. An ideal
festival chart for better bands!
10311459 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Bons Sohnos, Maestro (Sweet Dreams,
Maestro)—Michele Fernandez. Evocative and
heartfelt, this composition is filled with beautiful
dynamic contrasts, tight voicings, hip figures,
and multiple layers of orchestration. The chart
starts warmly with a written solo for trombone
that leads to a melodic passage for flugelhorn.
The rhythm section parts are especially well
written and include all the details your players
will need for a successful performance.
11501777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Brincando com Fogo (Dancing with Fire)—
Drew Zaremba. Here is a fiery Latin baiao chart
that works as a great opener to any program.
Full of nonstop action and driving percussive
energy, this chart will leave audiences
speechless. Optional written solos for tenor
sax 1 and trumpet 2, plus space for drum solos
and auxiliary percussion.
11400494 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 52.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Wasson.
Recently featured in the motion picture
"Whiplash," this barnburner by outstanding
arranger John Wasson is pure Latin fire from
start to finish! This chart will have your students
begging to practice. With the opportunity for an
extended alto sax solo, this Rolls Royce of an
arrangement is definitely top-notch!
2402725 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Cerebro Congelado (Brain Freeze)—Gordon
Goodwin. Gordon Goodwin presents a funky
Latin/pop original targeted at the skilled high
school level. As with all Goodwin charts, it's
very exciting and drives from beginning to
end. It's played around 176 bpm with the lead
trumpet range going to written high C. Sample
solos are included for all instruments and the
Latin percussion part includes bongos, congas,
cowbell and shaker. In addition, optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentations. If
you want excitement, this chart is for you. It's all
very hip and highly recommended!
10997204 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 54.00
El Abrazo—Alan Baylock. The beautiful ballad
beginning and ending in this Alan Baylock
original will bring tears to your eyes. The chart
then moves to an exciting samba around 110
bpm for the half note with occasional swing
sections interspersed. The lead trumpet range
is to written high C and there is an extended
tenor sax solo with chord changes. You won't
forget this chart, it's special in every way. A
truly stunning chart, this one will provide plenty
of opportunities for your band to shine - it's the
perfect festival chart. Highly recommended!
10593791 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Eleanor Rigby—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Eric
Richards. Commissioned by the U.S. Army
Jazz Ambassadors, this Eric Richards chart
shines new light on the beauty and depth of
this classic Beatles hit. An up-tempo Brazilian
groove gives way to hints of samba and songo,
but always with a smooth and laid-back feel. A
piano solo is featured off the top, followed by a
trio of tenor, trombone and guitar on the head,
and later solo space for one or more of these
players. A brief nod to the classical feel of the
original Beatles track helps build to a climatic
shout for the full ensemble. Nice!
10343782 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . A 65.00
Furioso!—Michele Fernandez. Composed in a
flashy merengue style, this brief blaze of glory is
a perfect hair-on-fire opener or rousing encore
for mature ensembles. It features simmering
sax lines, open solo possibilities, and carefully
notated rhythm section parts. Stunning!
11518964 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 65.00
Gibraltar—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
Gibraltar is a Freddie Hubbard jazz standard
recorded by many jazz giants. It's a very hip
samba that cooks at around 180 bpm with
written-out solos provided for trumpet 2 and
tenor sax 2, plenty of action for the drummer,
and a lead trumpet range to written A. Also
included are a few snippets of Freddie Hubbard
licks throughout. Playable with optional
expanded instrumentations, this is a smokin'
chart in every way!
10593775 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 52.00
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
A GREAT
TOOL FOR
YOUR JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
TO WORK
ON THE ART
OF SECTION
PLAYING!
Saxophone Section Workout (6 Pieces to Develop the Jazz
Ensemble Section)—Andrew Neu. These six pieces were conceived
as a tool to help the jazz saxophone section refine their skills as a unit of the
contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation, and phrasing.
Optional rhythm section parts are included along with written or ad-lib solos
for any player. Two downloadable MP3 tracks are included for each piece: a
full performance with rhythm section and a rhythm-section-only track that can
be used in rehearsals or performances without a rhythm section.
11208908 Saxophone Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
Trombone Section Workout (6 Pieces to Develop the Jazz
Ensemble Section)—Bret Zvacek. These six pieces were conceived
as a tool to help the jazz trombone section refine their skills as a unit of the
contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation, and phrasing.
Optional rhythm section parts are included, along with written or ad-lib solos
for any player. Two downloadable MP3 tracks are included for each piece:
a full performance with rhythm section, and a rhythm-section-only track that
can be used in rehearsals or performances without a rhythm section.
11208919 Trombone Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
Trumpet Section Workout (6 Pieces to Develop the Jazz
Ensemble Section)—Doug Beach. These six pieces were conceived
as a tool to help the jazz trumpet section refine their skills as a unit of the
contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation, and phrasing.
Optional rhythm section parts are included, along with written or ad-lib solos
for any player. Two downloadable MP3 tracks are included for each piece:
a full performance with rhythm section, and a rhythm-section-only track that
can be used in rehearsals or performances without a rhythm section.
11208918 Trumpet Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
