Bob Washut

A feature for guitar (and/or piano and vibes), this chart is a tuneful, quasi-Latin composition inspired by the Pat Metheny Group. A contrasting middle section moves to a half-time vamp that features...

Commissioned by Al Naylor for the Linn-Mar Jazz ensemble. An authentic Latin jazz compostion (son Montuno) inspired by the Cal Tjader/Eddie Palmieri collaborations. Features guitar and piano solos. No...

A burning, Afro-Cuban chart. Solo changes are in alto 1, flugelhorn (trpt 5), piano and guitar parts, with backgrounds cued. Middle section is an additive rhythmic layering over a cowbell/shekere groo...

Composed by Mark Levine arr by Bob. A 'McCoy Tyner meets Eddie Palmieri' minor blues set in a burning rumba guaguanco groove. Solo changes are in all parts, with backgrounds cued. After the solo secti...

This is a small group version of the big band composition commissioned by Bobby Shew. Features a variety of rhythmic feels, including son montuno, Afro-Cuban 6/8 and mozambique. Scored for 2 trps, trb...

The Johnston (IA) High School Jazz Band commissioned this great swing chart for proficient groups in memory of legendary music educator Jack Oatts. Written to depict the character of Art Blakey's Jazz...

A challenging, contemporary modal swing composition, 4th D(imension) is inspired by a book entitled Bold New World. A highly contrapuntal texture is created by the canonic introduction and the 4-voice...

A modal composition in a fast swing feel. This arrangement was commissioned by its composer, saxophonist Dick Oatts, for a performance by a German radio band. Solo changes are in alto 1, tenor 1-2, tr...

A contrafact on 'My Shining Hour' changes Shinin' featuring the piano trio within the big band. The chart is a medium swinger. The pianist, bassist, and drummer all get solo space and plenty of ensemb...

A soulful, gospel-tinged feature for alto saxophone, this chart was written as a tribute to Tom Capps, a former student who succumbed to cancer. No doubles or difficult/technical problems, just a poig...

An beautiful ECM-ish (8/8) ballad that features tenor saxophone. Lots of colors are created by combinations of woodwinds, muted brass and guitar. (Sax dbls: Alto 1-flute; alto 2 and tenor 2-clarinet;...

Exciting chart is a bravura Trpt feature based on the chord changes Speak Low. Rhythmic feels, include' son Montuna [mambo], samba & Afro-Cuban 6/8, provides contrast. No w/w dbls. Aux. Perc. Desirabl...

Dreamin' out loud' ist eine sehr gut zugängliche Calypsonummer, die an Sonny Rollins' bekannte Calypsosongs erinnert. Ein anfänglicher Choral macht einem fröhlichen, mitreissenden Groove Platz, über d...

Derk's Works' ist eine modale Bluesnummer für Nachwuchs-Jazzbands. Die Hauptmelodie ist in einen eingängigen Latin-Rock-Groove verpackt und steht einer wiederkehrenden Bridge-Passage im Swingstil gege...

Every well-paced concert needs a chart like this. Veteran jazz educator Bob Washut brings us this even-8ths feel original composed for the State University of New York at Oswego Jazz Ensemble. This wo...

Commissioned by the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association for the SEIBA Honors Jazz Ensemble, 'Bird Clues' is a 24-bar 'bird blues' bop vehicle that moves back and forth from F to Db (12 bars each)....

Commissioned by the Pella (IA) High School Jazz Band. 'Elegy for Holly' is a poignant vehicle for solo soprano saxophone. Reminiscent of Oliver Nelson's 'I Hope in Time a Change Will Come', this chart...

Commissioned by the family of the late Dr. Ed Ceilley for the University of Northern Iowa Jazz Band One, 'Medicine Man' is cast in an even 8th, 'ECM-ish' groove ala Jack DeJohnette. Featured soloists...

Commissioned by Phil Wise and the Missouri Southern Univ Jazz orchestra. A jazz mambo showcasing a challenging trumpet soli that alternates with a very singable band 'coro'. Features tenor sax, trumpe...

Commissioned by Jim Oates. This contemporary jazz waltz features Bass, Piano [or Guitar], & Tenor Sax soloists. No w/w dbls. Lead Trpt to E.