This blues composition recorded on the Consummation album in 1970 will give players a chance to experience performing in 5/4 meter. Lots of unison voicings give jazz bands a powerful sound in this
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
This swing/shuffle tune is slightly easier than Thad's original in D flat. The brass ranges are lower with the lead trumpet going to a written B flat with optional high C. The difficult sax soli in the
Need an impressive and bluesy swing/shuffle chart in your book? This Steve Briody chart is it! This driving, energetic shuffle with a great groove will keep your players engaged and put a smile on
If you're looking for a modern, very swinging blues chart your ensemble can handle, Chris Scarnato has nailed one for you. This chart is modern Basie-style big-band jazz in the friendly key of B-flat
This straight-ahead, swinging blues chart is just what the doctor ordered! With reasonable brass ranges, there's plenty of call-and-response writing between the sax section and brass. There's also an
Here is the very playable 5/4 chart you've been looking for. With its easy laid-back tempo, bluesy feel, great melody and hard-hitting backgrounds, it will keep everyone engaged! There are written or
The Little Dipper is a medium tempo shuffle/blues chart that swings hard from beginning to end! It opens with a unison melody by the brass which is repeated with the sax section playing the
Check out this unique Mike Carubia chart! It's a shuffle-blues chart that's fun to play and hear as it switches from a shuffle feel to a straight swinger for the shout chorus. There's lots of room