This high energy, up-tempo jazz/rock original has plenty of space for your drummer to "get his fill." It's also a great vehicle for your soloists to jam over a fast-paced rocker!

Mark Taylor's chart on this early composition by Chick Corea starts with the saxes playing the rubato opening, followed by a moderate tempo Latin/rock groove. The main theme is stated first by a front line of alto, tenor and trumpet before the entire ensemble gets into the act. The suggested or improvised solos are for trumpet and piano in what will be a terrific introduction to this composer for your players!

Here's the title tune from Gordon Goodwin's latest album. This chart has a funky, sassy and contemporary groove, just like the title suggests! The solo space is for alto, tenor and bari sax. The lead trumpet range has a few high G's. Every serious band has to have this chart!

Arranger Peter Blair has taken the hot Gordon Goodwin chart Act Your Age and revised it for developing players. "Slick and funky" describes this very accessible arrangement. There are written solos for 1st alto (cued for 2nd alto) and a 1st trumpet solo cued in all four trumpet parts. The lead trumpet has a written A above the staff, but technically this chart is not difficult and will come together quickly to earn a spot in your program. The band will love it, too! Highly recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation.

Open your concert with this hard-charging rocker and watch the audience sit up with their eyes wide open and take notice! Showcase your rhythm section while teaching the horns precision on this up-tempo rocker for maturing bands. The drummer sets the stage while the chart builds from the opening forte brass fall as each section adds its own riff to the mix. A unison sax, piano, and guitar line provides a rhythmic transition to an open solo section, and the soloists will sound great improvising on one easy, minor pentatonic scale. Optional 8va notes are provided for the lead trumpet on the out chorus. Get the adrenaline pumpin' with this hot chart! Highly recommended!

This funky rock chart sure is easy enough...but we won't tell anyone! It's bold and contemporary with a big sound and huge impact, along with reasonable ranges and technical demands. An open solo section with written suggested solos and very easy changes will really build confidence in improvising. And, the most amazing thing is that such a playable chart sounds so darn hot!

Originally featured on the Yellowjackets CD "Altered State," this new big-band version was commissioned by East Carolina University and is scheduled to appear on an upcoming Bob Mintzer Big Band CD. Elements of Brazilian samba and funk contribute to the unique groove of this interesting work for proficient groups. Two open solo sections offer experienced improvisers ample stretching room. Your band and your audiences will love this one!

The unique polyphonic technique used so well here really makes this hip-hop/shuffle chart sparkle. After the opening section of intertwining, syncopated lines in the ensemble, the saxes take over with sustained brass harmonic underpinning. Changes and scales are provided for the soloists of your choice. The wide dynamic contrasts that are integral to the piece and the focus on rhythmic independence between parts make this one an excellent festival selection in the funk genre!

Arranger Dave Rivello has taken this well-known traditional melody and brought it to life with his outstanding gospel-sounding chart. Opening with an a cappella brass chorale, it breaks into a gospel/rock shout. The tenor solo is written and a few modulations keep this chart moving onward and upward. A great chart that all will enjoy!

These are very rhythmic ants! It's an original rock-style chart with limited ranges, simplified rhythmic figures, a terrific bass/piano riff and a brief drum solo that kicks the ensemble nicely. Scored for four saxes, two trumpets, two trombones and rhythm section, it's playable with only three saxes, one trumpet, one trombone and rhythm. There are also optional parts for flutes, clarinets, baritone sax, tuba, horn, baritone TC and guitar. The rock feel will come naturally to your young players, and the easy chord progression sounds hip! Everybody will like this fun chart for beginning jazzers!