Doug Leibinger

A great introduction to salsa for the high school or young college ensemble. This tune is best played as a traditional Afro-Cuban groove with drum set, timbales, and congas, but it can be played effec...

Medium tempo Thad-inspired contrafact on Stella by Starlight changes. Features 2nd trombone playing melody in tandem with tenors and improvised solo chorus. Second solo is optional; can be piano or gu...

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...

Up-tempo swinger - the Jazz Messengers meet Jim McNeely! Features front line of Trumpet 2, Bone 1, and Tenor 1 versus the rest of the band - each has a dedicated solo section - finishes with a freneti...

Medium-slow swinger inspired by Sammy Nestico's Scott's Place. Basie-style piano intro is written out. 16-bar piano solo leads into a soft tutti with dynamic 'surprises. Powerful shout chorus wraps it...

Commissioned by Foothill High School Club Cougar Orchestra, Palo Cedro, CA - Mitchell Bahr, director. A funky half-time hip-hop feel based on the New Orleans second line clave with a Trombone Shorty a...