There will be no question that your band has a funk side once they dig into this new original from Vince Gassi. Filled with rhythmic vitality the groove on this one is in the pocket and the dancing horn lines sparkle. This one will be a blast for your rhythm…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Vince Gassi
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Here is something different for your jazz band program - a groovy second-line tune with a tinge of contemporary jazz. Alternating with a swinging bridge, this chart delivers energy to your set! Duration 5:45.
Style: 2nd Line Swing
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Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Lars Halle
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Leave it to the creative mind of composer Steve Wiest to come up with a crazy title and chart to match! This is definitely not your grandmother’s swing tune. It is a great choice if you are looking for something outside the box that has fun parts for…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Steve Wiest
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
A great show starter or to lift the vibe after a ballad, All the Goss is a spirited, fun chart with elements of gospel, rock and jazz. A strong, positive introduction sets the tone, followed by a unison trombone melody which is then shared around the sections…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Lachlan Davidson
Publisher: Brolga Music
Alvord Groove is an exciting jazz-rock chart with a driving rhythm and blues scale inflections. Two themes are presented in the first half of the piece. After a solo section, these themes are performed simultaneously, accompanied by guitar solo interjections,…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Aaron Kline
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
A hard swinging riff based tune that features the trumpet section with plungers. Trombones use plungers later in the chart as well. "Blues with a bridge" solos for trumpet, tenor sax, and the drummer grabs 8 bars before an acapella shout section leads into a…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
Aria, as the title suggests, is a beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition to the haunting tune, Rick Lawn has fashioned subtle supportive ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of accompaniment and include flugelhorns and cup mutes in the…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Rick Lawn
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
Orange Drink with an ATTITUDE! This funky chart starts with a piano riff to set up the rhythm groove before the trumpet and altos hit with the melody. Trombones and low saxes support with counterpoint. After the trombones take us through the bridge the saxes…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
This stunning music was written by Dallas based Rosana Eckert for her debut album in 2003. It is a light and sophisticated bossa with some gorgeous harmony. Arranged by the incomparable Michele Weir for vocal jazz ensemble, this version was adapted for…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Rosana Eckert, Michele Weir, Peter Blair
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Bay Leaves is a bright and fast rock tune that gives ample improvisation opportunities for everyone.Program NotesBay Leaves is a bright and fast rock tune. After the introduction, which begins with a short drum pattern solo, the trumpet section plays the…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Tohru Kanayama
Publisher: C. Alan Publications