This original work is by Zhang Xiaolu, professor of saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. East Lake 1522 features Alto Saxophone 1 and Trumpet 2 and begins
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This laid-back, Brazilian-flavored piece was commissioned by Dr. Kyle Mack and the North Dakota State University Jazz Ensemble I. It features solo trombone (or optional solo tenor saxophone or solo
Enter Autumn has a beautiful melody and counter-melody set in a medium Bossa/Latin feel. The solos are for guitar, first tenor, and drums. The original medium tempo builds to a double-time samba
Commissioned by Gene Aitken for the 2010 Shanghai Conservatory of Music Jazz Orchestra, this concert piece is based on a well-known Chinese folk song. Originally designed to feature traditional Chinese
Composed for and premiered by "The 804 Jazz Bones" at the Tromblow'in' Festival 2012 in Virginia. A jazz waltz in F major, playable by as few as four performers or as a larger choir. Everyone gets a piece
Freeflow is a contemporary swing/funk chart that features either Solo Electronic Wind Instrument or Solo Soprano Saxophone. The trumpet I part goes to written Eb6, and there are no woodwind
Rooted in the folkloric tradition of Dominican Palos or Atabales, this movement is rich on multi-layered patterns and includes lyrics at the beginning of the piece. It offers the possibility for the entire
Featuring the unique sound of the melodica, this song began taking shape in Miami and took the composer four years, and a move to Los Angeles to finish. Listen for the introductory material reappearing as
Fuego Azul is an exciting minor blues chart with a bridge, that's set in a 3/4 mambo feel, contrasting with a laid-back samba feel for the bridge. The featured soloists are piano or trumpet 3,
This Eric Richards chart on Nat Adderley's Fun features Alto Saxophone 1, Trumpet 2, and Drums, and makes an outstanding concert opener or closer for mature bands. Trumpet I to written Eb6. No
This original power ballad Christmas song states that "the greatest gift is within our heart" Hemiola is used throughout the piece for emphasis and contrast. This two-against-three feel creates the
This is an Aretha Franklin-style, slow, bluesy, gospel tune in 3/4 time. It features lead tenor saxophone, and lots of plunger work by the brass. Replacing the piano with a Hammond B3 is a nice option
Here's a contemporary samba set in a samba batucada (or samba/march hybrid) style. Originally orchestrated for an 11-piece small band, this is a full 18-piece big band setting. It can optionally feature
Gosto Importa is a contemporary samba set in a samba batucada (or samba/march hybrid) style. This version is orchestrated for an 11-piece small band, and can optionally feature flute, solo
An infectious "Yellowjackets-esque" groove and singable melody make this chart a blast to play. Written for a particular four year old's post-nap alter ego, this tour-de-force features challenging solis for
Inspired by merengue-jazz virtuoso saxophonist Tavito Vasquez (1928-1995), Homage is rooted on the Dominican merengue genre. It's written for full big band and Dominican percussion (tambora and
Home Stretch is a powerful swinging tune in 3/4, and features Soprano Saxophone 1 (opt. alto part included), Guitar or Piano, and Drums. The Trumpet 1 range is to written E6,
Commissioned by the Nihon University Rhythm Society Orchestra, Takanori Yokozawa director, this concert piece pays tribute to the resilient and heroic spirit displayed by the people of Japan as they
Arranged by Basie trumpet player, Bob Ojeda, this Cole Porter classic features exotic samba rhythms. Easy to sing well, it begins with melodic lines from the horn sections leading to the vocal. Give
I Saw Three Ships As sung by Eclipse on "It's Christmas Time" Great opener. Starts big right out of the gate and provides an energized, contemporary pop take on the Christmas classic. Lots of catchy rhythms
RHYTHM! At least you better have it to play this irreverent arrangement of the Richard Rodgers classic! No matter how many times you've heard it done, you've never heard it like this before. It's powerful,