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This comedic vocal feature inspired by an interview with Allen Iverson will absolutely bring a smile to your face. Full of energetic ensemble moments paired with well-paced call-and-response phrases between the horns and vocalist, this arrangement is the perfect piece for any performance. Don't miss this exciting selection!

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Jazz Ensemble with Vocalist

Written in memory of the great educator, Richard L. Auman. "One More
  Parable" is meant to serve as the final lesson, or rather conversation
  between the student and the master. Richard always had a way of crafting a
  story during a music lesson, band rehearsal, or even just simple gathering
  that not only entertained 
    
     you, but also provided a lesson in
  the end.
    
    
    
    Much like the parables told by Richard, the ballad opens with a grand
  entrance of harmony and movement before bringing the listener to the heart of
  the story via trombone (the featured soloist). Through various forms of
  instrumental color and harmony, this ballad is sure to captivate audience
  members with awe and wonder. No matter how much the student surpasses the
  master, there is always one final lesson to be learned. You can find this
  recording on the 2022 album "Gardyn Jazz Orchestra".
    
    
    
    PLEASE NOTE: There are saxophone parts and a score that omit the doubles.

One More Parable

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I went on a month-long trip to Northern India in 2015 with my team, we were making a documentary about Buddhism, and I was engaged to write music for this film. The melody of this composition came pretty much well formed in a quiet moment when I was sitting on the grass field facing Prinirvana Stupa in Kushinagar. This is where Gothama Buddha took his last breath, as legend has it. Samsara is the concept from Buddhism, meaning the wandering world, the cycle of aimless drifting or mundane existence. The first recording of this composition was done in 2016 with my band, WVC Malaysian Jazz Ensemble, with a string octet. Thanks to Jon Gardner, it is such an honor to have this new arrangement for the Accidental Big Band. This is the story of one's spiritual journey through life. Coming to grips with real-world problems and how we fit into the world around us. Soloists include piano, soprano saxophone, and drum set. Please enjoy this arrangement of Samsara.

Samsara

Inspired by tales of the treasure hunters and globe-trotting
  archaeologists of yesteryear, aDinero de Sangre will take the listeners and
  performers on a wild expedition through the heart of an uncharted island
  jungle. This chart is sure to leave your audience on the edge of their seats!
  Featuring your guitarist, lead tenor saxophonist, and drummer, this thrilling
  chart is sure to leave a thirst for more adventures!

Dinero de Sangre

Life is about choices. We are presented with various scenarios that range
  from a magnitude of circumstances that are presented. Like music,
  particularly jazz, no performance or solo is quite the same as the one
  before. How we deal with each choice depends on how prepared we are to face
  the outcome dictated by our actions. 
    
    
    
    The Daily Grind is about this journey. No matter what the adversity one is
  met with, how you rise above to your fullest potential is what matters most. The
  impact from all the choices made dictate how you come out in the end.
  Throughout the piece, the soloist takes the listeners on a journey of various
  trials and tribulations; victories and times of uncertainty. Just like
  everyday life, the outcome depends upon how prepared one is to meet the
  challenges of the unknown. 
    
    
    
    Get comfortable, as the journey through "the grind" is sure to be
  an adventure like no other!

The Daily Grind

This song was originally written during my first, and only run in with Covid.  I was locked in my bedroom on the second floor while my wife resided in the living room on the first floor. We were playing Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart to be precise, with my brother and sister-in-law online. our loving dog, Nani decided that she wanted to get involved. as I was approaching the finish line throwing shell after shell while dodging many fireballs in trying to avoid the ever-popular blue spiked shell, Nani came zooming upstairs like a crazed goofball and knocked the switch over with her tail resulting in my loss on what would have been my first time defeating everyone in Mario Kart. When performing this piece, it is imperative that the saxophone section "lovingly" step on each other's toes as they duke it out in an epic spring to the finish. There is also a section where either trumpet or trombone can solo along with guitar or piano.

Deck out your favorite kart out and be prepared to zoom past the other racers. Please enjoy reliving your favorite karting treks while performing Zoomies!

Zoomies!

Jazz Ensemble

Derived from the Saxon words GAR, meaning "a weapon", and DTN
  meaning "sound or alarm", combined with the termination ER gives
  the name "Gair-den-er", which means "a warrior". Put it
  all together and you have "warriors of sound". This hard swinging
  chart features your lead saxophone, trombone, and guitar. Any soloist can be
  adapted to the chart. The sound right out of the gate will certainly leave a
  great impression of what's to come from your ensemble. BOOM!!! Let your
  "warriors of sound" loose and it's off to the races.
    
    
    
    Please enjoy this hard nose swinging chart! Just make sure yinz wear a
  helmet when performing, lol.
    
    
    
    You can find this recording on the 2022 album "Gardyn Jazz
  Orchestra".

Gardyn

It was during the late evening-early morning that I started humming the bass line while heading to the kitchen to grab another cup of Joe only to discover that I was truly out of coffee. With both the agony of being out of coffee and having a severe case of writers block did I discover the rest of tune while proclaiming I NEED MORE COFFEE!.
From start to finish, I Need More Coffee will certainly bring that pep in any audience or band members step. With flavor profiles like a chocolaty bass line mixed with the red currant of the melody to counteract the bitterness that is often hinted at in the brass lines; this funky brew is sure to be a fan favorite whether it is served cold or hot. Soloists include guitar, tenor sax, and bass.

I Need More Coffee

Written as a wedding gift to my wife, this medium-swing chart really hits
  as a heavy groover. Featuring your tenor saxophonist and trombonist along
  with a trade of fours between your bassist and drummer, this chart is sure to
  leave a lasting audible memory for all who hear and play it.

Good Evening, Mrs. Gardner

This song was inspired by a true story. One of my students came to rehearsal one afternoon with a severely dented trumpet bell. When I asked them what had happened they explained that their "cat" had knocked it off the table. This in turn also caused the mouthpiece to be unmovable. The students didn't seem phased by my displeasure at the tale. I finally asked what they would say if something like this happened to one of their belongings. The response, "Meh it happens." Let this doo-wop-esque chart be a subtle reminder that sometimes things happen. This chart features tenor saxophone with more than enough space to lament about (INSERT EVENT HERE). Without a doubt, the audience and band members will certainly be singing this for days to come. Enjoy the meh just have fun!

Meh... It Happens

Whadd'ya Talkin' Bout? is the second movement of The 4 Little's for 1 Big
  Suite. aWith a heavy back hand, and an undeniably catchy chorus, this heavy
  swinging hard bop chart will take both the listener and performer on sonic
  journey to the city of Pittsburgh, PA. Each of the backgrounds and full
  ensemble soli section have been built with strong as steel harmonies to allow
  all an aural image of the nightlife in the strip district
  "dahntahn". From the honking sounds of traffic, to the passing conversations
  between the sections make this number something a sure thrill for anyone to
  enjoy. 
    
    
    
    Groove hard and enjoy your ride through the 'Burgh!

Whadd'ya Talkin' Bout?

The chart was originally written as a dedication to a new family member
  being born. The opening melody is reminiscent of a lullaby sung to help calm
  an infant. As the band begins to come in with rich harmonic colors, the
  lullaby begins to evolve into a playful dream of wonder and amazement of of
  the bright future to come. With a roaring shout section in between the
  featured solo sections, this swinging 3/4 chart is sure to captivate not only
  your ensemble members but your audience members too.

Lil Fur

As recorded on the album "Gardyn Jazz Orchestra".
    
    
    
    In most cultures the pineapple represents a warm welcome, celebration, and
  pure hospitality. This chart is dedicated to a David Wilson who not only
  welcomed me into his family, taught me many life lessons, but exemplified
  what it meant to be a better human being. Pineapple Delight is a bossa nova
  featuring tenor saxophone, flugelhorn, and guitar. The flugelhorn can be
  substituted with trumpet if so desired. Please enjoy this delightfully
  friendly bossa!

Pineapple Delight

Composed by Sean J. Kennedy, aStick Bag Jones is dedicated to all of my
  heroes, especially the great drummer Harold Jones and the legendary Count
  Basie, who paved the way for all of us so many decades ago, and taught us all
  how to really swing.a
    
    
    
    From start to finish, Stick Bag Jones is a funky blues that grooves hard in
  the pocket while challenging the ensemble in an ever funky fresh shout
  section. While pitting your two tenor saxophonists in a battle royale, this
  chart is sure to leave your audience members and musicians alike dancing in
  their seats throughout.

Stick Bag Jones

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