Set in the romanticism of a pirate’s life, the bold melodies of A Pirate’s Tale capture the essence of day-to-day life on the high seas – billowing sails,...
The Adventures of Wynde Ding Wham is a comic lesson in contemporary performance techniques. Enjoy improvisation and free time playing along with some vocal...
This exquisite ballad features the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony and flowing melodic lines make this a perfect “down” tune for a concert or festival. There...
Based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham
What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over, Peter Blair has taken the...
Based around the drum groove from Weather Report's classic "Birdland," Diggin' the Dorian exposes players to playing in mode they might not be familiar with....
Based on the chord changes to In a Mellow Tone by Duke Ellington
The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on...
This reimagining of a classic tune is set in a swinging 3/4 Gospel groove. After the rhythm section sets up the driving feel of the A section, there is a more...
Based on the classic style of Killer Joe this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds...
The Healing Sword is taken from a quote of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and is intended as a brief musical glimpse into the turbulent Civil Rights movement of...
A bit of a throwback, this swing chart highlights all the great aspects of the bands from the 40s and 50s while still sounding fresh. The wailing Sax lines and...
