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Combo Charts
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l Absolute ZeroBob Turner. This modern fusion,
flexible instrumentation combo chart features two
solo sections with a written solo for trumpet 1 in
the first section and a written solo for tenor sax in
the second section. Chords are written into all horn
parts to allow for open soloing by any player or you
can simply play the chart as written and find a great
groove! Flexibility is the key to this chart. It can be
played with a 4, 5 or 6 horn ensemble and rhythm
section. Additional horn parts are included so it can
be played with virtually any combination of horns.
10454489 Flexible Instrumentation. .ME 40.00
Afro Blue (Little Big Band)Mongo Santamaria/
arr. Michael Mossman. Even though this is scored
by Michael Philip Mossman for just six horns in the
Little Big Band Series, the writing is sophisticated
and full sounding. Written in 3/4, but featuring
an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove, this marvelous chart
includes solos for tenor or trumpet. Instrumentation:
3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, rhythm section
with optional additional parts for alto sax, tenor sax
and trombone.
10074146 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
n Afternoon NapNicholas Fernandez. Afternoon
Nap is a very approachable bossa nova, and can
be played with a 4, 5 or 6 horn combo. Additional
horn parts are included so that it can be played
with virtually any combination of horns plus rhythm
section. The solo section is open for horn soloists
as desired with chord symbols provided.
10369731 Flexible Instrumentation. .ME 35.00
H Ale House RockRick Hirsch. Here's an excellent
contrast piece for your sextet! This head chart with
solo background figures is a straight-up rock chart
with an altered blues structure. The instrumentation
is Alto, Tenor and Trombone with Rhythm Section.
Optional alternate parts are included for Trumpet,
Tenor 2, Baritone Sax and Trombone 2.
10192256 3 Horns &
Rhythm Section . . . . . . M 18.00
All Blues (Little Big Band)Miles Davis/arr.
Mike Tomaro. One of the most famous jazz waltzes
ever written, this small band setting of Miles Davis'
classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create
an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section is
also included with suggested solos and scale/
chord sheets provided. Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section. Optional
additional parts included for alto, tenor & trombone.
10098773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
All the Things You Are (Little Big Band)
Jerome Kern/arr. Mark Taylor. Mark Taylor
arranged this Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein
classic using duet pairings mixed with counterlines
and background figures from the entire ensemble.
Scored for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) and rhythm section, this medium swing
chart has a rich full sound. The solo space is for alto
and trumpet with suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys included. Optional parts for alto,
tenor and trombone 2 are provided.
10283056 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
H Alright, Okay, You WinWyche & Watts/
arr. John Berry. Made famous by Peggy Lee and
recorded by countless jazz artists, this wonderful
standard is a fun chart for combos to swing with.
Scored for four horns and rhythm section, with
flexible instrumentation.
2470892 Septet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 25.00
n Angel EyesMatt Dennis/arr.Marty Paich. Here is
a great Marty Paich arrangement for the Dave Pell
Octet recorded on the Pell of a Time album in 1957.
This chart features solos for Trumpet and Trombone,
and is scored for Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet,
Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums. This is
one of the easier Dave Pell charts, but it's absolutely
beautiful. This has been edited and engraved from the
original parts and includes a full score.
10311584 4 Horns with
Rhythm Section . . . . . . M 40.00
n April ShowersNicholas Fernandez. This mid-
level, flexible instrumentation fusion chart is the
first in the publisher's new "Artist's Series." These
are performed by the Nicholas Fernandez New York
Nonet and have been arranged specifically to fit
the flexible format of 4, 5 or 6 horns plus rhythm
section, and includes 15 different horn parts so it
can be played by virtually any horn combination
available. There is an open solo section for any horn
with chord symbols provided. One suggested solo is
written for trumpet.
10369733 Flexible Instrumentation. . .M 42.00
Attitude Dance (Little Big Band)arr. Mark
Taylor. Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and
soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power
still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. This
adaptation for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) and rhythm section features the blazing
horn lines and driving groove of the original.
Optional parts are included for alto sax, tenor sax
and trombone 2.
10283054 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
n Bags' Groove (Little Big Band)Milt Jackson/
arr. Mark Taylor. Milt Jackson's signature blues
tune has become a well-known jazz standard, and
Mark Taylor's arrangement makes it sound great
in this six horn, little big band format. Featuring a
nice, medium swing feel, and the flexibility for open
solos with backgrounds, this will be fun to perform
and easy to prepare. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes;
2 Trumpets; 1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section.
Optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes
and Trombone. Suggested solos and chord/scale
sheets are also included. Highly recommended!
10317260 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
n
Basheer's DreamGigi Gryce. The Gigi Gryce
composition, Basheer's Dream, is from the
Kenny Dorham album Afro/Cuban, recorded in
1955. This medium-up Afro/Cuban chart features
tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet,
trombone, piano, bass, and drums. There's an
improvised trumpet solo, and the chart is pure small
group excitement.
10292135 4 Horns with
Rhythm Section . . . . . . M 35.00
n Behind YouGordon Goodwin. As performed
by Gordon Goodwin's Little Phat Band, the
instrumentation is tenor sax, trumpet, trombone,
piano, guitar, acoustic bass, and drums. This one
is a funky shuffle and the tempo is around 170 bpm
with some very clever counterpoint. All parts have
solo space.
10355572 3 Horns &
Rhythm Section . . . . . MA 45.00
4 Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)arr. John
Berry. This Latin favorite arranged for small groups
features flexible instrumentation options, easy
scoring and brief solos written into all the parts.
The parts include: Part 1 - Trumpet or Alto Sax;
Part 2 - Alto Sax or Trumpet; Part 3 - Tenor Sax,
Alto Sax or Trombone; Part 4 - Trombone or Tenor
Sax, plus Piano, Bass, Drums and optional Guitar.
Also included are suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys. Accessible for younger players!
10461412 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 25.00
n Blue Bossa (Little Big Band)Kenny Dorham/
arr. Mark Taylor. Sounding full and richly varied,
here is a great six-horn chart on the timeless Kenny
Dorham jazz standard. The melody is first stated by
a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar followed by the
full ensemble, then solo sections for trumpet and
tenor. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets 1
trombone) plus rhythm section with optional parts
included for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
Highly recommended!
10374158 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
Blue Skies (Little Big Band)Irving Berlin/arr.
Mark Taylor. Here's a creative and unique version
of this familiar Irving Berlin standard that alternates
between samba and swing styles. Featuring
intricate and effective six horn scoring with solos for
tenor sax and/or guitar, this is a terrific full-blown
production for little big band. Scored for 6 horns (3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) plus rhythm section
with optional parts included for alto sax, tenor sax
and trombone.
10374154 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
n BoplicityMiles Davis & Gil Evans. This Gil
Evans arrangement is quite possibly one of the
most famous jazz arrangements of all time. It
is presented here as recorded, directly from
the original manuscript. All solos have been
transcribed, although chord changes are included
in the event your players wish to improvise. This
is not a complicated arrangement and is within
reach of most proficient bands. Solos are featured
for baritone sax, trumpet, and piano. An alternate
B-flat part for the French Horn is included that may
be played by Trumpet 2 or Tenor Sax. The tuba part
may be played by bass trombone. If there was ever
a "must-have" arrangement, this is it. This edition
comes with complete performance and historical
notes. Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone, Baritone
Saxophone, Trumpet, F Horn (or Trumpet 2),
Trombone, Tuba (or Bass Trombone), Piano, Bass,
and Drums.
10204712 6 Horns & 3 Rhythm . . . M 50.00
n BreakoutBob Turner. This flexible instrumen-
tation funk chart can be played as a 4, 5 or 6 horn
combo. Extra parts are included so that the horn
section can be mixed and matched to find the
desired sound. This chart also includes an open
solo section in the middle to give everyone a chance
to improvise.
10293714 Flexible Instrumentation M 35.00
l Cannonball RunGordon Goodwin. As recorded
by Cannonball Musical Instruments, this is a
brilliant Gordon Goodwin chart written for five
saxes (SATTB), plus four rhythm instruments and
percussion! This brisk samba at around 240 bpm
has solo chord changes for everyone. Very exciting,
very unique, and extremely hip!
10452172 5 Saxes, 4 Rhythm
and Percussion . . . . . MA 68.00
n Catch Me If You Can!Rick Hirsch. Here's a
real-deal chart for your sextet that is much more
than "head-solos-head." With a great shout chorus,
a surprise ending and soloing over a mixolydian
vamp, it's scored for Alto, Tenor and Trombone
plus Rhythm Section. Optional alternate parts are
included for Trumpet, Tenor 2, Baritone Sax and
Trombone 2.
10192255 3 Horns &
Rhythm Section . . . . . . . A 25.00
10458691 3 Horns &
Rhythm Section . . . . . . . A 10.00
n Catchin' the 'TraneNicholas Fernandez.
Catchin' the 'Trane is a flexible instrumentation
jazz combo chart and is in the swing/blues style.
It can be played as a 4, 5 or 6 horn combo chart
and includes a wide variety of horn parts so you
can mix and match the horn section to find your
desired sound. Extra parts include additional
saxophone parts, additional brass parts, Flute,
Horn and even Baritone T.C. Also available in a
separate big band arrangement.
10298845 Flexible Instrumentation. .ME 35.00
n Chica BonitaNicholas Fernandez. This very
cool mambo is a flexible instrumentation combo
chart written for 4, 5 or 6 horns plus rhythm
section. A wide variety of horn parts are included
so the horn section can be mixed and matched
to find the desired sound or to accommodate
instrumentation requirements. Also available in a
separate big band version.
10308104 Flexible Instrumentation. . .M 35.00
4 Chill Out Gents (God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen)
arr. Bob Turner. This laid back rock version of
the traditional Christmas carol, God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen, is great for a holiday concert. All the
rhythm section parts are fully notated so your group
can create the feel necessary to play this chart with
success. The piano player can have fun with the
rock organ stop on the digital piano and all the fills
can be played as is or ad-libbed. There are also
suggested solo parts for the solo section. The chart
is structured so that it can be played with any 4, 5
or 6 horn ensemble plus rhythm section. Additional
horn parts are included so it can be played with
virtually any combination of horns.
10454515 Flexible Instrumentation. .ME 40.00
n ChrysanthemumBob Turner. This up tempo
swinger set at around 160 bpm features flexible
instrumentation and can be played by a 4, 5 or 6
horn small group and includes 15 different horn
parts so it can be played by virtually any horn
combination plus rhythm section. The rhythm
section parts are written out so players can find a
nice groove by simply playing the parts as written. All
horns have chord symbols in the open solo section
with a suggested solo provided for alto saxophone.
10348549 Flexible Instrumentation. .ME 35.00
n Cienfuegos (One Hundred Fires)Bob
Turner. With a dramatic melody and minor/
modal sound, Cienfuegos (One Hundred Fires)
is a medium level, flexible instrumentation Latin
combo chart in 12/8. It can be played with 4, 5 or
6 players in the horn section and includes many
additional parts so the horn parts can be mixed
and matched for ultimate flexibility. 15 parts in
all. There is an open solo section for any of the
horns with chord symbols provided.
10318949 Flexible Instrumentation. . .M 35.00
n Clair de LuneClaude Debussy/arr. Bob
Turner. Clair de Lune is a flexible instrumentation
combo chart and can be played as a four-, five- or
six-horn arrangement. A wide variety of parts are
included so the horn section can be mixed and
matched to achieve the desired sound. Adequate
parts are included so that it can be actually be
performed as a big-band chart, or anything in
between. Originally composed by Claude Debussy
in 1890 for piano, this arrangement is a fresh
take on one of the most beautiful and often-heard
solo piano pieces. It begins and ends with the
original piano version of Clair de Lune and has an
open solo section in the middle.
10190678 Flexible Instrumentation. . .M 35.00
n A Cool Ocean BreezeBob Turner. This bebop/
swing chart can be played by a 4, 5 or 6-horn jazz
combo with a wide variety of instrumentations for
mixing and matching. Extra horn parts include
additional saxophone and brass parts, Flute, Horn
in F, and Baritone T.C.
10304811 Flexible Instrumentation. . .M 35.00
n Cooler than CoolBob Turner. This flexible
instrumentation chart in a slow swing style at about
92 bpm can be played by a 4, 5 or 6 horn small
group and includes 15 different horn parts so it can
be played by virtually any horn combination. It's
melodically nice and a good change of pace chart.
The rhythm section parts are written out so players
can find a nice groove by simply playing the parts as
written. The solos are available as desired for any
horn with chord symbols provided.
10348553 Flexible Instrumentation. . .M 35.00
4 Cot in the ActGordon Goodwin. Funky, with
a very hip piano intro, this small group chart is
for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass,
guitar, and drums. This chart includes solo space
for all players.
10452180 Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone
& 4 Rhythm . . . . . . . . MA 48.00
l Day by Day (Little Big Band)arr. Mark
Taylor. Arranged here in a brisk up-tempo swing
style, this Sammy Cahn classic is set with much
of the first chorus in unison for all the horns. After
a solo section featuring alto sax and then trumpet,
a brief drum break sets up a high-energy final
chorus for the entire ensemble. Instrumentation:
3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm
section with optional parts included for alto, tenor
and trombone.
10461366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
H Dixieland Combo Pak No. 1arr. Paul Severson.
The traditional Dixieland sound skillfully arranged
for younger players - without straining the music
budget. Contains four full-length arrangements for
clarinet, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar/banjo,
piano/conductor, bass/tuba, and drums. Includes:
Alabama Jubilee; St. James Infirmary; Down By The
Riverside and Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue. Includes
a demonstration CD.
2079333 Octet . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
n Dixieland Combo Pak No. 3arr. Paul Sever-
son. More great Dixieland combo charts arranged
for clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, piano,
guitar/banjo, bass/tuba, and drums. Titles include:
When The Saints Go Marching In; South; Lazy River
and Royal Garden Blues. Also includes a CD with
complete performances of each tune.
2100949 Octet . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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