Need a great opener or a burning closer? 702 Shuffle can take care of either spot on the program! With a strong melody, an infectious groove and solid ensemble work, this Bret Zvacek composition
This straight-eighth fusion chart combines rock and Latin styles effectively, creating a fresh and modern approach for developing groups. The written or improvised solos are for alto sax and piano after the
Crazy title? It's from the movie of the same name and is a tongue-in-cheek swing chart adapted from a much more difficult chart by Gordon Goodwin for his Big Phat Band. Arranged by Ralph Ford for developing
Be Cool is a funky rocker with an infectious groove, hip voicings and a strong melody! The bari sax and lower voices set the style and groove at around 132 bpm leading to the nicely voiced melody
This chart, originally popularized by Buddy Rich, has been scored at an accessible level while maintaining the essence of the original and more. The tempo is around 154 bpm, there are written
Composed in the mid 1950s, Bim-Bom is considered the very first bossa nova! Notably recorded by artists such as Sergio Mendez, Astrud Gilberto, and Stan Getz, this version of this familiar classic
This laid-back bossa nova features a smooth and relaxed feel, nice section exchanges, effective full ensemble passages, and an open solo section with chord changes offered for 1st tenor sax. The
This dramatic and fiery chart captures all of the excitement of an event in a bullring. The opening fanfare leads to a relentless Latin groove that supports the lyrical melody. A perfect choice for any
Don't miss this very effective Latin original with an auxiliary percussion part that includes castanets for an authentic tango flavor. The features include a modest tempo of 104 bpm
This medium swing chart for advancing groups utilizes variations on the half tone/whole tone scale. The easy-going melody features the saxes as well as interesting orchestration sections
This bright swing original by veteran composer/arranger Carl Strommen is perfect for developing jazz groups. Appropriate for concert or festival performances, it features adequate rests for brass
Originally recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra and later revised for the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this wonderful chart features a very bright tempo and a solo tenor sax. It also includes several