Noten für Big Bands

Numerous colors throughout the ensemble paint the backdrop for this beautiful 6/8 ballad feature for tenor sax. The tune, originally recorded by Ernie Watts on his CD Othe long road home,O is very acc...

A medium jazz waltz with a Spanish flavor, it features flugelhorn and tenor sax which can be played by soloists in addition to the ensemble or as part of the standard instrumentation. The time moves b...

This contemporary latin-funk piece is a marvelous feature for electric bass. A quiet, rather haunting theme is played by soprano sax (opt. alto) and high-register bass, and solos for bass and/or sopra...

A conversation in a contemporary jazz style for tuba and jazz ensemble. It can also be performed by bass trombone within the band. It features numerous colors and unusual lines throughout the ensemble...

This sassy number offers a barrelhouse background to the featured plunger tenor trombone, which cavorts from optional low pedals up to high B. Each horn section gets a brief soli, and the ensemble whi...

Commissioned and programmed by USAF Airmen Of Note. Features flugelhorn and tenor sax. Woodwinds: flute, clarinet, soprano sax, tenor sax, bari sax. Contemporary, straight eighths groove.

Written just prior to the birth of his first child, MacDonald captures the anxiety and trepidation associated with 'the pre-fatherhood jitters'. His creepy melodic material and pensive harmonic settin...

Beautiful ensemble ballad. Changes in piano and trombone parts. No doubles; lead trumpet to G5.

Exciting blues in a double-time feel, dedicated to a man who spent his life working with chemical and biological weapons ('bugs and gas'.) Changes for tenor, trombone and trumpet, with a unison shout...

Fast 3/4 Latin piece in one - this one really cooks! Trombone changes. No doubles; lead trumpet to E6.

Bluesis is a somewhat mischievous medium up tempo blues that features piano, bass, and drums. However, it really can feature anyone. After the head it weaves its way through a series of twists and tur...

A very lyrical jazz ballad featuring tenor. A bit of Kentonish flavor. Trumpet section needs some power.

Dirtiest, ugliest, greasiest 12/8 blues. Should make you think of K.C. in the '30's. Features trombone soloist and an alto solo. Shout chorus should wipe out back wall in your rehearsal room. Trumpet...

Contemporary rock piece in the spirit of Wayne Shorter's 'Condition Red' Brass chorale starts it off. Plenty of surprises. Long soprano sax solo with guitar solo.

Funky chart needs a lot of rhythmical precision and chops in the brass. Band shouts behind soloist, then trades fours with drummer. Altos and tenors double briefly. Baritone and drum solos. Recorded b...

An up-tempo, flag (pennant?) waving arrangement of an American classic. A 'Four Brothers' like sax soli will challenge your reed section. Open solos.

A unique funk chart with some interesting colors and time changes. Bass instruments introduce the 'melody' actually a heavy funk bass line with some occasional Brecker'ish harmonic colors contrasting...

This mambo COOKS!! Features trumpet -trombone -tenor on head. Some tricky 'salsa' figures for the piano. Bass trombone-baritone have important lines too. Solo section open for anyone on montuno patter...

Dedicated to Bob Florence. A smooth, relaxed jazz ballad featuring alto sax. Ensemble passages are voiced close and require careful attention to intonation. Reasonable in range for most ensembles, yet...

Commissioned by Jeff Tower and the Hemet High School Jazz Ensemble. A light samba feel that features tenor sax. Soloist gets lots of room to improvise. Chord progression is challenging. Hot shout chor...

Dedicated to crazy L.A. radio personality Rick Dees and it's a lot of fun to play. A really funky shuffle groove with challenging lines for the horns and a contrasting middle section that features alt...

Composed by Paul Yonemura and arragned by Neal. A really happy jazz samba with a great (and challenging) set of changes. Don't let the key scare you (concert A major), this one lays great. A firey sho...

Jazz waltz with an 'All Blues' flavor. Some poly chords and 'dark' voicings give a mysterious feeling. Open for any soloist (all have changes).

Composed by Paul Yonemura and arranged by Neal. Dedicated to jazz drummer Jack Taylor. A bebop flavored tune that features a horn combo on the head. Ensemble chorus has some tricky rhythms and a sudde...

Commissioned by SW Missouri State Univ, Jerry Hoover, director. Up tempo closer based on classic Basie tune 'Jumpin' at the Woodside.' Some uneven phrases make it tricky. Sax soli and a wild shout cho...