Ensembles

Dedicated to the people of Japan. This programmatic work has four sections. 1. To represent the Earthquake of March 11, 2011; an introduction using a kumoi scale first as a solo flute section, then fe...

This is a combination modern straight ahead and funky cross-stick groove piece. Solos for trombone 1 and alto 1. The send off to the alto solo features a full band soli with a texture reminiscent of M...

Ambidextrosity is a medium-up bop tune featuring a Three-in-one-esque frontline of Flugel, Bari Sax, and Bass. There are plenty of intricate ensemble passages and solo space for the three featured ins...

Romp is a medium-tempo bluesy waltz in Bb. Features full chorus of bass solo with backgrounds after the head statement - easy changes, but your bass player must be a strong soloist. Saxophones follow...

If you are looking for a 10 piece record copy of Frank Foster's Shiny Stockings, this is it! The trumpet goes to a written D above the staff. Arranged for Alto, Tenor, Bari, 2 Trumpets, Trombone, Guit...

Winner of the 2010 Ithaca College Jazz Composition Contest, Transcen-dance is a colorful piece featuring tenor 1 and trumpet 2. The ensemble and tenor soloist take an exciting and mysterious journey u...

Winner of the 2010 Ithaca College Jazz Composition Contest, Transcen-dance is a colorful piece featuring tenor 1 and trumpet 2. The ensemble and tenor soloist take an exciting and mysterious journey u...

Up-tempo be-bop shouter. Starts w/sax soli. Has open solo section Goes to dbl-X section. No score. Recorded by the Matt Catingub Big Band on Sea Breeze Jazz, My Mommy and Me.

An interesting modal pedal point introduction surprisingly breaks into a blues shuffle. Bari, Bone & Trpt solos.

An up tempo rhythm changes flag waiver that features Alto & Tenor solos. Challenging chromatic lines for sax section.

Another great Samba from Bob. Features Tenor sax and piano solos.Recorded by Pat Longo on 'Extreme Heat'.

An up tempo 3/4 version of this familiar jazz line. Soprano solo. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Funupsmanship.

An against-the-beat introduction sets up a lilting waltz featuring an engaging sax soli on the melody. Dbls. Plenty of solo space for Soprano. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited

An extremely fast Alto feature originally written to feature Lanny Morgan that, as its title implies, combines I Got Rhythm chord changes with blues changes.

An exciting 24 bar minor blues in 3/4 time w/an unforgettable shout chorus. Intermittent 5/4 bars have never swung so hard. Bone & Alto solos.

Up-tempo minor blues that would be a great opener!! Dynamic sax soli. Some sax doubles. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Sea Breeze Jazz.

Great sambas feature for Drums, ensemble written around solo fills.Written for 5 saxes.

Happy feeling up tempo samba. Exciting ensemble shout takes it home. Some sax dbls. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Magic Time.

Alto & Bari solos. Fine ensemble writing, appealing to any audience. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Soaring on Sea Breeze Jazz.

Based on a 3/4 feeling in various tempos and style. A light, bluesy sounding tempo 'three' with ensemble melody. Some sax dbls. Part two of One, Two, Three.

Based on a 3/4 feeling in various tempos and style. Up tempo. Exciting full ensemble writing. Some sax dbls.Part three of One,Two, Three.

Collection of Be Bop licks/sixteen to be exact, you figure them out.

Up tempo samba featuring trombone. No doubles.

132-138 = half note. A good festival opener or closer, this fast and furious piece features trombone and baritone sax. Straight ahead feel. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on Funupsmanship.

116 = half note. A difficult kind of Tenor duet. Both soloists play together at the top. A straight ahead feel. Recorded by Bob Florence Limited Edition on With All The Bells &Whistles.