Ensembles

Using a light and breezy Calypso vibe, this arrangement will be as much fun to play as it is to hear. There are several interesting melodic and harmonic twists that will keep everyone on their toes, b...

The Neal Hefti composition for the Basie band called Cute set the standard for soft and sophisticated ensemble work in the winds with the drummer playing soloistic fills using brushes. This arrangemen...

Looking for a reason to have the band wear shades? Here's the answer! Nice little bass riff, splashy piano chords and finger snaps set up this chart perfectly. Great motivic development and some weavi...

This new Calypso chart from jazz musician and educator Kris Berg might be the happiest piece ever written for young jazz ensemble. Like the classic Sonny Rollins piece St. Thomas, this composition use...

Here's a great new chart from composer Jack Cooper that is sure to be a hit. Super ensemble writing and solid scoring will have your band sounding like champs. Jack uses the #11 of a Bb chord as one o...

The holidays never had it so good! David Samuel has taken the classic carol Deck the Halls and turned it into a funky, rhythmic piece that will definitely be a crowd pleaser. There is a terrific winds...

This beautifully arranged version of the classic Silent Night features unique and colorful harmony to accompany the carol in a refreshing new setting. The ensemble is featured throughout...no improvis...

Wir freuen uns, den neuen Komponisten Colin Plank im Excelcia-Katalog begrüßen zu dürfen! Dies ist ein aufregender Swing-Chart, der 144 Takte umfasst. Die hervorragende motivische Entwicklung und die...

The full ensemble is highlighted throughout this very easy swing chart. Plenty of tutti rhythms in the winds and straight forward, beautifully written rhythm section parts will help this piece come to...

As you can guess from the title, this is a modal jazz chart that uses the same basic structure as the Miles Davis classic "So What". After the initial presentation of the tune there is an excellent de...

Here's a classy way to introduce the important Bossa Nova style to your younger players. Very playable but filled with subtle dynamic shadings that are usually found only in more advanced charts. The...

This stunning music was written by Dallas based Rosana Eckert for her debut album in 2003. It is a light and sophisticated bossa with some gorgeous harmony. Arranged by the incomparable Michele Weir f...

As you probably guessed from the title, Kris Berg has taken hints from some Miles Davis classics and turned them into a brilliant, up-tempo swing composition. Your band will get to show off their dyna...

Driving latin rhythms, great polyphonic writing and interesting major 7 over minor chord harmony combine to make this chart unforgettable. There are lots of dynamic contrasts, so the full range of you...

Composer Peter Sciaino has taken a vintage big band feel and turned it into a rousing, swinging extravaganza. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way and some interesting development sectio...

A winning combination: swing, a bit of gospel, a dash of pop and a catchy hook...this chart brings it all together with a contemporary flair. Originally written for Steve Zegree and Gold Company, this...

Inspired by the crossover titles from the classic Blue Note era of the 1960s, composer and educator Peter Sciaino has come up with a unique latin-rock chart that has a great Bass groove and an infecti...

Im Auftrag von JEN (dem Jazz Education Network) hat Kris das Gefühl und den Geschmack des 2nd-Line-Grooves fantastisch eingefangen. Während das Gefühl traditionell New Orleans ist, sind die Harmonie u...

Kris Berg setzt seine einzigartige harmonische Begabung in diesem neuen Bossa Nova voll und ganz ein. Jede neue Phrase hat einige Drehungen und Wendungen, die dazu beitragen, dies zu einem sehr intere...

Dieser Swing-Chart, der ein wenig zurückgeht, hebt alle großartigen Aspekte der Bands aus den 40er und 50er Jahren hervor und klingt dennoch frisch. Die klagenden Saxophonlinien und die druckvollen Bl...

This collection features 18 standards from the Great American Songbook in new and fresh arrangements that are perfect for the young musician who has been playing 2 - 4 years and is interested in learn...

This collection features 18 standards from the Great American Songbook in new and fresh arrangements that are perfect for the young musician who has been playing 2 - 4 years and is interested in learn...

This collection features 18 standards from the Great American Songbook in new and fresh arrangements that are perfect for the young musician who has been playing 2 - 4 years and is interested in learn...

This collection features 18 standards from the Great American Songbook in new and fresh arrangements that are perfect for the young musician who has been playing 2 - 4 years and is interested in learn...

This collection features 18 standards from the Great American Songbook in new and fresh arrangements that are perfect for the young musician who has been playing 2 - 4 years and is interested in learn...