Big Band Noten für Fortgeschrittene

Commissioned by Jim Dragovitch, director of the GW Hewlett HS Jazz Ens., this 16 bar tune features a unison melody carried by the trombones & tenors and plenty of Full Ens with short stop time before...

Relaxed cool jazz feel.

This funk chart is based on two chord changes which make soloing a breeze. A short interlude (Bridge) provides a break from the 2 chords.

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

Sin Palabras' (Without Words) was written for Rich's 'Bad Little Big Band'. Relaxed Latin style. All high notes on the recording are optional and all solos are written out.

A nice medium tempo blues in Bb with the shout chorus in Eb . This composition captures some of the 'cool school' style that was popular on the West & East coasts in the 50's. Written solos, piano voi...

Even eighth ballad written to allow multiple soloists. By leaving out the appropriate section part and substituting the Opt. Solo part, you can feature Alto, Trumpet, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Flute or...

This Rock chart will please younger bands and audiences alike. Both the melody and solo changes are based on one chord (F7) to allow the inexperienced soloist to stretch out.

This lush, warm yet haunting ballad puts the spotlight squarely on your trombone player, while allowing the ensemble to relax a bit with the moderate range demands in their parts. A beautiful ballad f...

Beautifully melodic and very approachable, this lush ballad puts the spotlight on your tenor saxophone soloist in this beautiful tune. A sweet melody and fully scored backgrounds make this a perfect c...

Medium tempo, kinda wild Thad style blues with plenty of challenging ensemble sections for your band to sink it's teeth into. Features piano, bari and tenor solo.

A 'hip hop' piece at an easy level that kids should really dig. Ranges are moderate with optional higher notes if you have the horses. Written solos.

This tune will remind you of all those Blue note records you bought over the years. Moderate in tempo, difficulty level and full of surprises. Not quite a Blues in F---better!

An easy Basie/Nestico style swinger at a Med Fast tempo. Brass ranges are very comfortable with lots of unisons and full ensemble sections.

Real Funky and not too difficult. Short 'shout' chorus and short rehearsal time.

Based on the changes to 'I Got Rhythm', this happy calypso style composition will add variety to your programming and will keep your students on their toes. Gr. 3+ Level. Med. tempo Calypso groove.

Traditional Hymn - Arr. as a Medium Samba.

Volume 2 of the Ten Minute Jazz Improve emphasizes minor 7th and minor 9th jazz chords and the dorian mode. Includes tune 'Dorian's Waltz'.