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Big Dipper was originally commissioned by Count Basie for an entire album of Thad Jones' music; however, Basie never made the record, instead suggesting that Thad start his own band. Big

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the Central Park North album, this classic swinger is a winning mix of solo with rhythm section and full band passages. The designated soloists include

Ellington loved the blues. He found a way to use the blues feeling and/or structure in virtually everything he wrote. Naturally, this had a profound effect on his disciple, Billy Strayhorn, who uses many of

This small band chart features challenging ensemble passages. It's a medium-up blues with solos for trumpet, alto sax, trombone and piano. Instrumentation: Alto Sax doubling on Flute, Tenor Sax doubling on

This medium-swing minor blues chart puts the focus on the foundation of your band's brass section... the bass trombone. A solid melody set below the staff and into the pedal register is offset by dramatic

The fun title is derived from a campy indie horror spoof flick about giant brine shrimp attacking Salt Lake City in the mid sixties. This Ellington-ish medium blues chart marches to its own beat with a

Here's a medium tempo blues in F that swings hard and builds big! Alto sax is featured. Newly engraved with full score.

Forgotten Thoughts is a cool jazz style, 16-bar minor blues that channels the best of Oliver Nelson and Stan Kenton. The chart features a rewarding soli for jazz trumpet and saxes and a

This chart lives up to its name. An uptempo minor blues with more than a few twists and turns. Go provides solo space for trumpet, tenor sax, guitar (or piano) and drums.

Quoting the composer: "This chart was created as a showcase for my all-star Infuence Jazz Orchestra made up of the top session and jazz players in L.A. I usually put it at the end of the second set when we