Composed for the Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble, this gem opens with a misterioso 12/8 minor blues which is evocative of the classic Ellington/Strayhorn orchestrations of the 1950s and '60s. The
One of the most famous jazz waltzes ever written, this small-band setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section is also
This up-tempo swing chart is the perfect way to start any concert with a bang. The brass and saxes have some really exciting ensemble choruses between the written or improvised solo sections featuring
There are quite a few compositions written in a blues format, but what makes the difference in this chart is that it swings hard right from the beginning and keeps the energy level high right to the last
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Backstop is a medium-tempo, hard-driving blues chart in F. With moderate brass ranges and a unison saxophone line stating the melody, this one has a lot of energy, tight ensemble
A medium Basie blues with a shout chorus ending. Optional solos for alto, ten., or tpt, and a written pno solo . Trpt C. Time 3:55. Medium.
This gritty blues chart can really get down and dirty. This chart is full of strong dynamic composition and swinging patterns. Featuring a Trumpet solo with plunger mute, and funky Alto Sax solo, this chart
A hip up-tempo blues in F that will challenge your sax section and let your brass get punchy! Written-out solos appear in alto 1 and trumpet 2.
With a sit-up-and-take-notice introduction, Blackwing Blues is a straight-ahead shuffle chart played at about 138 bpm that provides an abundance of teaching and performance opportunities. With the
Bloody Good Blues ia a medium shuffle chart featuring tenor and trombone. Scored for AATTB Saxes, one Trumpet, one Trombone and Rhythm Section.
Blues Backstage is a staple from the New Testament Count Basie Orchestra of the 1950s. This classic Frank Foster chart on a simple B-flat blues achieves richness through tasteful and creative