John Fremgen

Unusual composition written in 4/4+3/8, feels like 1 1/8. Starts with a bluesy call and response between trombones and bass. Players should check out how Dave Holland's Big Band treats odd-meter rhyth...

An opening free-style piano solo which progresses to set up a groove in the left hand. Tempo should be about 100bpm. Solo section open, backgrounds on cue. After solo piano returns with gospel/blues s...

Meant to be performed up-tempo, at least 220bpm. Style is very contemporary. Features intricate lines over ostinato type bass figure. Solos are more free-style over walking bass lines. Potential for g...

5 sax, 4tpt., 4 tbn., guitar piano, bass, drums, opt. marimba. Odd-meter rock, Afro-Cuban. Tempo: mm=120 (slightly faster during 12/8 section). Tpt range Ab (1st ledger line). Soloist: alto 1, tenor 1...

5 sax, 4tpt., 4 tbn., guitar piano, bass, drums. Contemporary odd-meter Afro-Cuban. Tempo: mm=124. Tpt range G (top of staff). Soloists: tenor 1, alto 1, tpt. 4. Sets up with a piano/bass obstinate-dr...

5 sax, 4 tpt., 4 tbn., piano, bass, drums, opt. vibes. Hip-hop contemporary jazz style. Tempo: mm=180. Tpt range Bb. Soloists: alto 1, tenor 1, tpt. 2. Contemporary jazz played over a straight-forward...

Moderately up-tempo 5/4 swing (180-190 bpm) with rock section. John says'The key is getting the rhythm section to feel 5/4 swing so it's not just 3+2. Billy Kilson, drummer for Dave Holland, is an exc...

5 sax, 4tpt., 4 tbn., piano, bass, drums, vibes/opt. guitar. Fast modern swing, backbeat rock. Tempo: mm=136. Tpt range: G (top of staff). Soloists: alto 1, tenor 1, drums. This piece has many intrica...