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Medium tempo Blues in F that really drives. Very player friendly with written solos a solid Shout Chorus and an ending drum solo.

Re-scored a fourth lower to F containing all of the skillfully penned structure written for the Count Basie band by Frank Foster in the early 60's.

This tune is based on the changes to 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You' but at a medium swing tempo.

Has the feel of L'il Darlin' but quite different melodically and harmonically. Easy to play and very smooth.

Written in the style of Sammy Nestico and the Count Basie Orchestra this composition captures the feel and excitement of the Basie band with limited brass ranges at a Grade 3 Level. Beginning and end...

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.