Medium bossa (112bpm) - This Jobim tribute features a lyrical melody and textures inspired by Claus Ogerman's orchestral collaborations with Jobim. Solo changes written in all parts, backgrounds are c...
Lyrical jazz waltz weaves through several key centers. Solo section background cross-cued for choice soloists. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.
Multi-faceted work built on a sixteen measure bossa nova. One flute double.
Classic bossa nova, inspired by Jobim [11 piece requires extra bone or tenor]. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.
Two movements, fusion & bossa. Reed 1 requires soprano, flute. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.
Exciting Latin sounds & driving rhythm. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.
Straight 8 to fast samba. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.
Hot cumbia/salsa. The real thing. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.
Lovely ballad - lyrical and harmonic, with a bossa solo section. Backgrounds are cross-cued to provide flexible solo possibilites. Scored for 2 trpts, 1 trbn, alto, tenor, bari, and rhythm.
(Concept music) Medium swing for easy medium level. Trumpet range to G, trombone to F.
12/8 'East Coast' swing feel. Model harmonies, exciting moments of tension & release. Can be opened for solos. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.
Medium swing groove. Features flugelhorn, writing inspired by Benny Golson. Scored for 2 trpts, 1 trbn, alto, tenor, bari, and rhythm. Memorial tribute to Art Farmer.
A medium up-tempo swing loosely based on rhythm changes in Eb. Written in a modern mainstream style with lots of both mellow and shouting full ensembles. Several sololists can be in the spotlight incl...
Comp. by Stanley Turrentine and arr. by Bob. One of the great jazz classics, a staple at jam sessions everywhere. Medium swing groove, approx. 128bpm (can also be played in a shuffle feel). Full ensem...
Medium tempo swing feel, 1/4 note about 128, inspired by Tadd Dameron. Cross-cueing of backgrounds allow for your strongest soloists to play on challenging changes.
Solo tpt (or opt. alto), alto/tenor/bari saxes, 2 tpt, 1 tbn, guitar, piano, bass, drums. Medium tempo swing feel with 'broken swing' interludes. Tempo: mm=182-188. Tpt range: C#. Composed by Cedar Wa...
Great standard arrranged in a laid-back medium swing feel, about mm=96. Full sounding ensemble scoring,flexible solo options with backgrounds cross-cued. Medium level.
Ballad, trumpet range to A, trombone to F.
Mellow fusion for the easy medium level. Trumpet range to B, trombone to G.
Travelogue through samba, rock, free and straight-ahead sections. Flute and soprano doubles.
Latin jazz/fusion in a driving 3/4 pass out the percussion! Doubles.
Inspired by the work of McCoy Tyner. One soprano double.
Contemporary fusion fantasy - from delicate to intense. One soprano double.
Completely different arrangement from Series X version, doubles.
An unusual sound and style for big band. Doubles.
5 sax, 4 tpt., 4 tbn., guitar piano, bass, drums. Straight-ahead 12 bar blues. Tempo: mm=136. Tpt range high F. Soloists: alto 2, tenor 1, tpt 4, tbn 2. Post bop-blues uses harmonies featuring raised...
Medium tempo groove blues, with a few surprises. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.
Medium tempo (1/4 note = 124), 'loose' straight 8th note feel. Strong tension/release melody line in a rich harmonic setting that creates a dramatic mood. Features soprano sax lead (playable on alto)....
Majestic intro leads into high-energy Afro/Latin 3/4 setting. Modal solo sections and cross-cued backgrounds build into powerful ensemble section. 1/4 note = 160. (This is a completely new and differe...
Straight-ahead groove. 1/4 note =144. Strong melody line, rich ens textures. Various solo options. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.
Medium tempo F blues- different changes. Lots of space for soloists, include drums. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.
Not just a 'head and solos', this multi-themed composition moves through different tempos, styles and moods. Solo sections designed for flexibility. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.
Medium level. 1/4 note = 132. Straight-ahead medium tempo groove in both '2' and '4' feel. Strong melodic lines and harmonies from the post-bop modern mainstream tradition. Solos weave through differe...
Feature for trombone / baritone sax duo. Moderately bright, straght-ahead jazz based on 'rhythm' type changes. Scored for 2 trpts, 1 trbn, alto, tenor, bari, and rhythm.
Straight ahead up-tempo (1/4 note = 230) 'neo-bop.' This Bob Meyer arrangement ashowcases an intricate melodic line and features tightly woven ensemble passages and flexible solo possibilites. Scored...
Tenor feature built on slow 3/4 ballad. Strong melody, interesting changes.
Strong ballad statement (inspired by Michel LeGrand), develops to a jazz waltz feel for solo(s) and returns to ballad for conclusion. Originally written for the Mark Colby CD 'Speaking of Stan', this...
Medium tempo blues (136bpm)-Eb blues opens with rhythm section chorus. Melody line has 12/8 feel, highlights 7th#9 harmonies. Soloist section (in all parts)includes dialog with ensemble leading into s...
Seasonal favorites portrayed through a variety of tempos and moods, textures and colors. Orchestrated to give every player some attention. Scored for 2 trpts, 1 trbn, alto, tenor, bari, and rhythm.
Smooth & mellow alto sax feature inspired by Spyro Gyra. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.
Solo trumpet feature. Orchestrated with a concert band flavor. Doubles.
