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Mr. LuckyHenry Mancini/arr. Mark Taylor.
Henry Mancini's classic theme is treated here in a
moderated bossa style as a solo vehicle for soprano
sax, or optional alto sax. Timeless melodies, lush
harmonies, and a unison line feature for the
entire ensemble all combine to create a standout
arrangement. Suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys provided. Highly recommended!
10283040 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H NaimaJohn Coltrane/arr. Craig Skeffington. One
of Coltrane's favorites and played by jazz musicians
everywhere, this sweet bossa chart is magical.
It opens with alto 1 on the written melody, then
the sax section, followed by the brass taking the
bridge. Features include a very nice, written tenor
solo and lead trumpet range to written B-flat above
the staff. Perfect for any jazz performance, you'll
be delighted with Naima! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093179 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
A Night in Tunisia (Little Big Band)Gillespie &
Paparelli/arr. Michael Mossman. Michael Mossman
takes Dizzy Gillespie's signature tune into new
territory, with a touch of mambo in this distinctive
arrangement for little big band. A perfect way to
showcase a trumpet soloist, the full ensemble also
plays an important role in this sophisticated and
dynamic arrangement for six horns and rhythm
section. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets;
1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section. For flexibility,
optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes
and Trombone.
10317258 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Night of the MojitoAndrew Neu. Reminiscent
of the music of Quincy Jones and Henry Mancini
in the 1960s, this catchy boogaloo for advancing
groups is a fun-loving fusion of Brazilian, Afro/
Cuban and American funk influences. The easy
solo changes are based on a minor blues with an
8-bar bridge; while tenor sax and trumpet are the
designated soloists, chords are also cued for alto
sax and trombone.
10452995 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
OclupacaDuke Ellington/arr. Michael Mossman.
Michael Mossman uses a moderately fast Afro/
Cuban style to craft this setting of a lesser-known
Duke Ellington work. This striking and fresh
sounding chart features tight harmonies and a
driving rhythmic groove along with solo space for
trombone, trumpet and any saxophone. Suggested
solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys are
included. The unexpected shift in feel for the shout
chorus after the solos will knock your socks off!
10343794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
H PerdidoJuan Tizol/arr. Victor Lopez. Mambo!
Arranger Victor Lopez has masterfully intertwined
a mambo and a swing feel in this great Juan Tizol
jazz classic. Featuring a fully notated tenor sax solo,
lead trumpet range to written A, a brief sax soli and
lots of excitement throughout, this chart is pure
fun to hear and play! Don't be "lost", play Perdido!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Ran Kan Kan (Little Big Band)Tito Puente/
arr. Michael Mossman. Michael Philip Mossman
has reworked his popular big-band version of this
Latin classic to work in this format for little big band.
It's scored for 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone plus
rhythm section. Optional parts are included for alto
sax, tenor sax and trombone. A great groove and
tight ensemble writing!
10053074 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Sadie's DanceDave Samuels/arr. Vince
Norman. Dave Samuels' Sadie's Dance is a
samba-esque chart with a tempo around 184 bpm
that features a very cool melody with a written or
improvised solo for Alto Sax or Trumpet 2. The
lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff.
Optional Flute and Vibes parts are included, as well
as optional parts for French Horn, Baritone T.C./
Tenor Sax, and Tuba. Great content for advancing
jazz bands!
10505032 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Salsa NightsPete McGuinness. "Pure
excitement" is the best way to describe this
terrific Latin chart in a fast mambo style! All parts
are orchestrated with an authentic Latin-based
big-band sound, and written solos are supplied
for trumpet, alto sax and trombone with cued
backgrounds. Want to turn up the heat? Pass out
the auxiliary percussion instruments and open up
the percussion interlude near the end! Outstanding
in every respect!
10518315 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Samba del LadoTim Fisher. Samba del Lado is
a stylish samba with lots of sectional interplay that
provides an exciting change of pace to all the rock
and swing tunes in your book. With lots of repeated
unison ensemble rhythms, this is a great chart to
learn the samba style with a little safety. There's
improvised solo space for tenor sax or trumpet, nice
development after the solos, and a quiet section
that builds before a return to the head. This is one
hot Latin chart!
10517427 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Shake a LadyRay Bryant/arr. Oliver Nelson.
A funky Latin groove is the foundation for this
infectious chart with a catchy melody! Oliver
Nelson's arrangement of Shake a Lady is a great
chart that will cause the player's heads to sway
and the audience to clap along. Originally recorded
by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination,
this chart features the melody stated by an alto
saxophone and trumpet duet, while the ensemble
takes on the backup role that further enhances the
excitement. There are even percussion parts to
keep the trumpet players happy when they're not
playing. There's some short solo space for trumpet
and alto saxophone and the ranges are quite
moderate. There's nothing tricky about this chart,
just good old-fashioned groovin' fun!
10519946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Softly, As in a Morning SunriseSigmund
Romberg/arr. Mark Taylor. From the rarely
remembered 1928 operetta "The New Moon,"
this lovely tune has gone on to become a standard
favored by many jazz artists. Set in a light samba
groove, here is a terrific arrangement featuring
solo alto saxophone throughout. The solo is
beautifully contrasted with ensemble interludes
and backgrounds, plus a short unison tutti feature.
10374142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Song from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless)
Johnny Mandel/arr. John Denton. You know it and
love it! This Johnny Mandel favorite is one of the
best TV/movie themes ever. It's superbly arranged
as a Latin bossa with written solos provided for
trumpet 2 and alto, a piano montuno interlude, and
the lead trumpet range goes to written A. A great
chart that's instantly recognizable!
10452132 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H
SpainChick Corea/arr. Paul Jennings. Paul
Jennings' masterful arrangement from 1982 has
stood the test of time and sounds as fresh today
as it did when it was written. The authentic sounds
of Chick Corea's classic are faithfully captured and
this new edition which is notated in cut-time, rather
than 4/4, makes it much easier to read. A real gem
for every jazz ensemble!
2101111 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 TampicoCarl Strommen. A laid-back Latin feel,
written solos, a medium tempo, great melodies and
hip harmonies are all the reasons you should check
this one out! It's easy to play, but it will make your
ensemble sound rich and full. No stress, no strain,
just good flow! Very nice!
10518319 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Trofeo de BolosCraig Skeffington. Rehearse
and program this clever and interesting Latin chart
with a mesmerizing melody and infectious mambo
style and hear your band take off! It features a
written solo for 1st alto sax, lead trumpet range
to A above the staff, a stop-time ensemble section
and an open drumset/percussion solo. If you can
keep your musicians in their seats to play this, it will
make your audiences want to dance in the aisles!
Highly recommended!
10028159 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Uchibeng Wow-WowMichael Philip Mossman.
From the deep and sometimes mysterious mind
of Michael Philip Mossman, here's a captivating
cha-cha with attitude! Mossman skillfully mixes
full band scoring with section features and quick
trade-off riffs. Also included are solos for tenor sax
and trumpet, and some unexpected band vocals.
Suggested solos are included along with chord/
scale sheets in all keys.
10427400 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Venus de Milo (Little Big Band)Gerry
Mulligan/arr. Michael Philip Mossman. Based
on Michael Mossman's arrangement recorded
by Tito Puente on Special Delivery, here is Gerry
Mulligan's jazz standard set in a simmering mambo
style for little big band. The entire ensemble gets
a good workout with this well-crafted chart!
Instrumentation: Six Horns (ATB Saxes, 2 Trumpets,
1 Trombone) plus 4 Rhythm with optional additional
parts for Alto, Tenor and Trombone.
10522932 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n WaveAntonio 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 . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
The Way We WereMarvin Hamlisch/arr. Mark
Taylor. Celebrate the legend of Marvin Hamlisch
with this terrific, moderate Latin setting of one of
his timeless classics. A trombone soloist is featured
throughout along with a smooth ensemble blend.
An iconic standard!
10343790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n ZebranoAndrew Neu. Set as an Afro/Cuban
groove, Zebrano is full of engaging rhythmic
content that is sure to delight players, audiences
and adjudicators. To ensure authenticity, the
rhythm section parts are mostly notated with chord
symbols provided. The ranges are reasonable for
the level and solo space is reserved for alto 1, tenor
1, trumpets 2 & 4, trombone 1, and drums. Don't
miss this great programming choice!
10367871 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Latin
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
n A Mis AbuelosArturo 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
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AlianzaErik 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
Armando's RhumbaChick 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 60.00
l AuroraPatrick Williams. Master composer
Patrick Williams has created a superior chart in
every way with Aurora. It is a roaring samba at 120
bpm with optional horns in F, full instrumentation,
two auxiliary percussion parts, and plenty of solo
space for a variety of instruments, plus a huge
shout chorus. If you've got a better band, check
this chart out! It's awesome!
10513960 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 80.00
4 Beat 70Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays/arr. Bob
Curnow. Here's another great arrangement of
one of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays' biggest
hits. Originally recorded on their album Letter
From Home, Beat 70 is an exciting up-tempo
Latin/fusion chart that will leave your band and
audiences humming this catchy melody for the rest
of the day! Ranges are mostly modest and rhythmic
concerns are minimal. There's solo space for tenor
saxophone, trumpet, piano and drums. This chart is
a must-have!
10519914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 65.00
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Black OrpheusLuiz 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
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Blue Rondo a la TurkDave 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 55.00
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