Not the tune by Chicago! The composer came up with the groove for this chart while driving Interstate 95 in Miami. Since it is in 6/4 time, the title jokingly speaks for itself. Solo spots are for
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This arrangement of the beloved hymn begins with a rubato statement of the first verse and moves into a gospel/swing 3 feel. Keys: C modulating up to D-flat, modulating up to D. Also featured
Begin, Began, Begun is a clarinet solo feature with nods to Artie Shaw and Eddie Daniels. The style undergoes changes from a groove with a 16th pattern on hi-hat, to afro-cuban 6/8, to medium
Bitter Jug is an up-tempo swing chart featuring an original melody written over the chord changes to Fats Waller's Jitterbug Waltz. The solos can be played by any instruments, and
Composed as an exercise in restraint built off a simple two-chord motif, this tune gets twisted from a modern jazz trio to an a cappella orchestral interlude, and finishes with a rocking flourish. The solos
This contemporary, mellow Latin tune was originally performed by jazz-fusion artist Yutaka and provides a good opportunity to explore the complexities of Latin rhythms. There is an improvisation section
This contemporary Songo Fusion flavored piece was commissioned by the Conjunto High-Energy Big Band of Tokyo, Japan, Shunsuke Nakazato, director. It is inspired by the music of Michel Camilo and features
This chart is an adaptation of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band version with an infectious groove! Tuba is essential to the general character, but the part is playable with a good bass trombone substitute. The
This is a fast paced and ominous arrangement of the familiar tune and works well as a closer to a concert. An eighth-note motive gives a sense of urgency as the vocal lines weave around each other. This
Christmas as a Child As sung by Eclipse on "It's Christmas Time" A relaxed Christmas ballad featuring contemporary pop styling and backing parts that are sculpted to paint tonal images around the lead line.
Come All Ye Faithful As sung by Eclipse on "It's Christmas Time" Written in a Pop/House-Beat style arrangement, a groovin' choir is a must. The parts bounce between rhythmic synth-style chunk chords and
Commissioned by Gene Aitken for the University of Northern Colorado/Greeley Jazz Festival All-Stars to feature saxophonist Don Aliquo, Come On In is a medium shuffle in minor blues form that
This difficult, up-tempo vocal feature on Rube Bloom's classic standard makes a great concert opener, and will remind the listener of Nat King Cole's various big band collaborations. Scored for AATTB saxes,