Your band (and audience) will love this intriguing chart. Beautiful and evocative, this flowing piece moves through several extended passages that weave engaging melodic ideas and captivating harmony over a
All the fire and spice you need to get the party going - this solid Latin chart for developed high school ensembles begins with an emotional rubato piano introduction, then the salsa groove kicks in and the
Here is the trombone section feature you've been looking for! The Sing, Sing, Sing style and ensemble writing will give your trombones plenty to sink their teeth into. The lead trumpet range
A cool rubato opening transitions into a laid-back bossa groove with bluesy melodic lines and rich harmonies. Soprano sax and voice add a fresh and unique color. Solo opportunity for tenor sax.
Evocative and heartfelt, this composition is filled with beautiful dynamic contrasts, tight voicings, hip figures, and multiple layers of orchestration. The chart starts warmly with a written solo for
This exuberant gospel-rock powerhouse for the accomplished jazz ensemble is guaranteed to set the stage on fire. Beginning with a heartfelt bluesy introduction, it swiftly kicks into gear with an infectious
Infused with rock-fusion influences throughout, this hip work is contemporary and cool. A synthesizer solo sets the tone for the bright-tempo rock feel. Muted trumpets and saxes build the first statement,
This bright, energetic work is inspired by mbira music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The music has a way of blurring the lines between a 6/8 feel and a 3/4 feel and mixing melodies together to create a
This funky blues is designed to showcase your tenor saxophonists! It's got a unique angular melody with a modern sound, a soli that will challenge your entire sax section, and a final shout chorus that will
A sizzling jazz-rock chart with an incredibly hip melody, an infectious groove, and a wonderfully effective unison shout chorus. Solo opportunities for tenor sax and trombone.
This epic cinematic work is a homage to the 1960s detective shows in the golden age of television. It features dramatic soundtrack elements, open solo sections, and driving big band sounds as the entire
A fresh Birdland-style groove in 7/4 - the syncopated rhythms create an interesting asymmetric feel, and the doubled guitar and bass lines make for a full and strong foundation. Solos for alto and tenor
The main portion of this chart is a slow swing similar to Slide Hampton's Frame for the Blues, but it is interspersed with vignettes that use all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble.
The Maynard Ferguson classic is presented here in a version for mere mortal trumpet players, yet it loses none of the excitement of the original. A written-out solo is provided for the first alto, and your
This incredible 1/2 time shuffle funk has it all: a bassline that doesn't quit, an infectious groove, hip figures and melodic lines, and an incredibly funky breakdown with the power of the bassline doubling
Here is a high-energy melodic rock chart that features the guitarist in your band in a nod to the famous Pat Metheny Group. Hitting hard from the outset, this chart provides great opportunities to show off
Soar with bright optimism in this smokin', fast-paced tune full of spirit and wonder! Your band will excel every step of the way through this chart's rocking rhythms and dazzling harmonies. Solos for alto
A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all and an intro that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the
This hard-grooving shuffle with incredibly hip writing will showcase all aspects of a well-developed jazz ensemble, from the hard-hitting brass figures to the driving rhythm section grooves to the dazzling
This irresistible chart has all the creativity and jazz craftsmanship we have come to expect from Mike Tomaro. How does a swing tune with a half-time rock groove sound for creativity? Solo changes for alto