This breezy, up-tempo bossa nova or laid-back samba flows with great sax parts throughout. There is some great interplay between the melody and a slick countermelody and a solo for the alto sax. Then some
This is a great introduction to the inner workings of the jazz idiom. A simple melodic line is developed throughout this combo chart, allowing soloists to communicate with each other and their audience.
A long-stemmed rose may well come in handy for this cheeky tune. Warning: We Tango Tonight, with its sinewy melody, will stick with you long after you play it, and your audiences may request an
This small-group chart is based on the big-band chart Mambo over the Mountain, also by Rick Hirsch. The inspiration for this one is based on the great mambos of Spanish Harlem and includes a catchy