Beginning this musical journey, one is filled with darkness and apprehension by the minor mode and low-register scoring. What lies ahead in the great void? As the piece progresses, trepidation is overtaken
Soul Cry is a slower, accessible swing chart written for young jazz ensemble success! A duet between tenor sax and trumpet starts the laid-back swing groove that oozes with coolness before the
Here's a laid-back swing chart featuring great writing for younger jazz groups that sounds as hip as a much more advanced chart. Featuring lots of flexibility and optional parts, this chart
Blame It on the Disco begins with a slow rubato introduction, then breaks into a very hip funk style featuring a relaxed groove at around 108 bpm. The improvised solo section features alto
Embark on an epic musical voyage with your young musicians with this evocative work for elementary bands. Memorable melodies in various styles combine with dynamic percussion writing for an
Lazy Day is a laid-back swinger that provides the perfect change of pace during any concert. With easy rhythms and ranges, this chart is playable by younger groups and provides
Samba del Lado is a stylish samba with lots of sectional interplay that provides an exciting change of pace to all the rock and swing tunes in your book. With lots of repeated unison ensemble
This uptempo original swings hard and lays right in the pocket, a tribute to the great Sammy Nestico. There are solo sections for trumpet and tenor along with some very dynamic
Funkyness oozes from this original rock chart! Laid back throughout, but aggressive with soulful licks, this chart is sure to have your bass player's head rockin'. There's room for improvised solos by
A stark fanfare and a warm chorale-like melody combine to create a mood worthy of a royal entrance. It opens with simple, almost primitive fanfare, followed by a stately theme played first by the woodwinds,
Tim Fisher's original tune is the epitomy of groovy! It's Cool in Vegas features a boogaloo/jazz rock feel with a couple of measures of swing at the end of sections to make it a really hip