From a breathy tenor sax solo to the wailing climax from the whole band tutti before the bass and piano sign off with their own little moment at the end,...
As Blue" is a lush, melancholy ballad featuring the full ensemble followed by an alto sax solo. After a brief sax soli, the ballad builds to an exhilarating...
Below the Line is a fun shuffle piece in the style of the great big bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style of Louis Prima.Program NotesBelow the Line...
Black Pepper is a fun, funky tune juxtaposing a beautiful, relaxing melody over a funky bass riff. Solo opportunities for alto (or tenor) sax, trombone,...
Based on the famous chord changes of Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm" this fun swinger introduces these indispensible patterns to younger players. A strong dialogue...
Drop Somethin' is a beginner blues rock chart that introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Flexible instrumentation makes...
Group Dynamics is a high energy melodic rock chart that features the guitarist in your band in a nod to the famous Pat Metheny Group. Hittin' hard from the...
A straight-ahead swinger, Jumpin’ June (named after a favorite granddaughter) features the sax section, a rollicking bari sax solo, short piano solo, and ends...
("In the cool shade")
Na Sombra Fresca is a medium-tempo pop bossa chart for full big band instrumentation in the 1960s style of Sergio Mendes and Johnny...
Open Sky is an up-tempo swing chart in a modal, post-bop style employing chords with upper extensions and polychords, reminiscent of the musical styles of the...
