Although it was originally intended to be a vehicle for trombonist Al Grey with the Count Basie Orchestra, the Hank Jones composition/Thad Jones arrangement of 'A-That's Freedom' (the "A" is pronounced
Your band (and audience) will love this intriguing chart. Beautiful and evocative, this flowing piece moves through several extended passages that weave engaging melodic ideas and captivating harmony over a
All the fire and spice you need to get the party going - this solid Latin chart for developed high school ensembles begins with an emotional rubato piano introduction, then the salsa groove kicks in and the
Here is the trombone section feature you've been looking for! The Sing, Sing, Sing style and ensemble writing will give your trombones plenty to sink their teeth into. The lead trumpet range
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Here's an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker's best-known tunes. This wonderfully crafted medium up-tempo swing chart features an interplay between the sax and brass sections
A cool rubato opening transitions into a laid-back bossa groove with bluesy melodic lines and rich harmonies. Soprano sax and voice add a fresh and unique color. Solo opportunity for tenor sax.
This uptempo blues in F swings hard from start to finish! With lots of big ensemble hits, a firey sax soli, and lots of space for ad-lib solos, this chart is a burner! The lead trumpet plays to a high
Evocative and heartfelt, this composition is filled with beautiful dynamic contrasts, tight voicings, hip figures, and multiple layers of orchestration. The chart starts warmly with a written solo for
This antebellum anthem is transformed into a chorale-style piece perfect for a mid-program change of pace. It features amazing scoring and incredibly lush harmonies!
This bright, energetic work is inspired by mbira music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The music has a way of blurring the lines between a 6/8 feel and a 3/4 feel and mixing melodies together to create a
This funky blues is designed to showcase your tenor saxophonists! It's got a unique angular melody with a modern sound, a soli that will challenge your entire sax section, and a final shout chorus that will