This familiar tune works great for young jazz ensembles! You can't beat a classic tune set in a straight-ahead, upbeat swing style! This one will come together quite easily, since the lines fit together so naturally. Each of the horn sections get a chance on the melody, making it a fine showcase for the entire ensemble! Highly recommended!
Publisher Description: 5.4 On The Richter Scale is an upbeat modern-sounding swing chart that really cooks! Hip 5/4 blues sections are contrasted with a straight ahead swingin' 4/4 blues, which gives this chart its unique appeal. Plenty of opportunity for your soloists to improvise on 4/4 blues changes, with written suggested solos included. Tired of the same old blues? 5.4 on the Richter Scale is a really fresh chart for your next concert!
This magic of this slinky swinger will put your audience under a spell! The lead wind players start things out on the head, but before long the full band is jamming along. It's an "in your face" chart that's all about attitude!
This slow shuffle chart really gets down at an easier grade level! Everyone gets to play as it's mostly full ensemble writing and all your players can concentrate on style. The bluesy sound emphasizes the groove, there's a written or ad lib solo for lead alto, and it's playable with as few as nine players including rhythm section. Absolutely!
This one just gets better every time you hear it! It's a hard-driving shuffle chart that highlights all sections with nice solis and tight, full band tutti sections. There's solo space for any saxophone and all sections get to have fun with featured spots, but the trombone soli is especially nice. With modest ranges, a powerful shout chorus and a laid-back emphasis on "2," it kicks all the way through! Highly recommended!
With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus
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