The title says it all…this is truly A Crash Course in the Blues! Very well marked articulations, excellent rhythm section writing, solid scoring and idiomatic blues licks in the Brass and Saxes combine for a chart that will give any group a great start in…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Doug Beach, George Shutack
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
One of Australia’s greatest entertainers, the late Ricky May, often used the expression to an audience to acknowledge his band “How about a little bit of sugar for the band?”. This piece is in fond memory of Ricky and how great would it be for any one back…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Daryl McKenzie
Publisher: Brolga Music
Bring the holidays on in a Latin fashion with this medley of three Christmas classics. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Christmas Tree and Jingle Bells are all arranged over a strong Bossa Nova groove. Great tunes, solid voicings and space for your soloists…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Doug Beach, George Shutack
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
A high energy Latin-rock tune is always fun and Agave fills that slot perfectly. Plenty of ensemble rhythms will help this chart come together with a minimum amount of rehearsal time and your band will have a great time with the energetic groove.
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Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Larry Clark
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on the chord changes to Lucky Southern by Keith Jarrett
Always a favorite of the jazz crowd the changes of this fantastic Keith Jarrett tunes are great to play over and the bright Latin feel will be a welcome change of pace on any concert or festival.…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Peter Blair
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Larry Clark has composed a great introduction to the blues that is filled with ensemble passages that work beautifully. One of the fundamentals of the blues is “call and response” and this chart demonstrates exactly what that is all about. There are some…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Larry Clark
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Everyone in the band gets to play the head of this rollicking new blues from Larry Clark. He has captured the essence of this important Jazz style in a chart that is playable by younger bands. Great teaching piece and equally at home on the concert stage.…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Larry Clark
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over Peter Blair has taken the chord progression and crafted a wonderful chart for younger bands. Creative rhythmic development throughout makes this chart a winner.
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Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Peter Blair
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Here’s a classy way to introduce the important Bossa Nova style to your younger players. Very playable but filled with subtle dynamic shadings that are usually found only in more advanced charts. The winds introduce the melody in unison followed by a…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Larry Clark
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Here’s a very easy rock tune with a fun twist - it is built on ten measure phrases! Your band will sound great in a hurry with this one and will have a blast in the process. Punchy Brass licks and outstanding Saxophone lines are a feature of this engaging…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Larry Clark
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing