Dirk Reichardt

Ukulele Akkorde/Liedtexte

Though primarily Latin, the groove here also has funk roots. Even though the drummer should stress downbeats using the cross-stick figure, rhythms in the ensemble suggest a 2-3 clave that should be ob...

Latin Import is a bright samba featuring solos by soprano saxophone and piano, as well as showcasing the drums in exchanges with ensemble and an exciting open solo following the shout chorus. Energeti...

The Third Degree is a hard-driving showcase with alternating latin & swing feels, powerful ensemble exchanges and dense, swinging orchestrations. It features solos for trumpet, tenor sax and trombone....

John Fedchock's gentle 'Bossan Rio' enables developing bands the chance to experience Fedchock's signature writing style at the medium-easy level. This engaging chart features warm ensemble voicings a...

Recorded on John Fedchock's New York Big Band recording No Nonsense. Eleven Nights is a medium bossa with contemporary harmonies, evoking images of softer Latin works by Herbie Hancock. Featuring a so...

Featuring exciting ensemble writing and solos by alto and trumpet, this energetic samba makes an excellent finale to any big band program. To enhance stylistic authenticity, Latin percussion instrumen...

This beautiful ballad by the legendary trumpeter Freddie Hubbard was originally recorded on his 1970 album The Black Angel in small group form. This big band arrangement is courtesy of trombonist John...

On The Edge is an intense, uptempo blues recorded by John Fedchock's New York Big Band.(see otterdist.com cd section).The chart features dense voicings, rhythmically active figures and expandable solo...

A Drop In The Bucket is a medium groove shuffle for developing jazz ensembles with a simple melody and conservative ranges. Simple blues-like chord changes and expandable solo space is provided for te...