Noten von Mike Carubia

This happy Shuffle/Swing is the least difficult in the series. Solos are played over F7 & Eb7 so almost anyone can try improvising on this one. It's simple, but it Swings! 8 brass, 5 saxes, 4 rhythm,...

Diese klassische Komposition von Clarence Williams wurde am Beginn der Jazzära geschrieben und spricht die Sprache von Count Basie. Ein achttaktiges ausgeschriebenes Pianosolo fügt sich in eine ruhige...

A unique jazz/ swing chart that starts with a 'march feel' but transitions into a straight ahead jazz 4/4 feel for solos over familiar 16 bar changes. Very playable, easy ranges with some Thad styled...

This chart was written when Thad lived in Denmark and was named after jazz organist Rhoda Scott. This writing is typical Thad that was a favorite of the Mel Lewis Orchestra and it is still played by t...

This retro swing style piece will be enjoyed by students, parents and grandparents and will be great in a concert format or a senior citizen dance popular at many schools. It really swings and it's fu...

From the 1970 Thad Jones 'Consummation' album, this medium tempo 'rhythm' swinger has been re-scored by Mike Carubia capturing the essence of Thad Jones original. A tasty sax soli section and a slight...

The second and more difficult of the two 'Sassy's'. This one mirrors Thad's original in form and style. Slightly richer voicings than SCM-001 but not an overly high lead trumpet part.

A real Thad Classic made accessible by Mike Carubia. Higher brass notes removed, sax soli re-scored & it still sounds like Thad.

Written in the style of Sammy Nestico and the Count Basie Orchestra this composition captures the feel and excitement of the Basie band with limited brass ranges at a Grade 3 Level. Beginning and end...

Commissioned by Jim Dragovitch, director of the GW Hewlett HS Jazz Ens., this 16 bar tune features a unison melody carried by the trombones & tenors and plenty of Full Ens with short stop time before...

Relaxed cool jazz feel.

That Toddlin' Town Medium Swing Tempo

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

From the 1970 Thad Jones 'Consummation' album, this medium tempo 'rhythm' swinger has been re-scored by Mike Carubia capturing the essence of Thad Jones original. A tasty sax soli section and a slight...

Join a current Broadway musician to practice first or second trumpet with 16 selections of bop, swing, Latin, jazz, rock, Dixieland, and blues arrangements. In addition to the music, this volume inclu...

This is the third part of Thad's 'Suite for Pops'. This movement reflects the joyous retreat associated with funerals typical in New Orleans. Hard Driving Shuffle.

Re-scored a fourth lower to F containing all of the skillfully penned structure written for the Count Basie band by Frank Foster in the early 60's.

This tune is based on the changes to 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You' but at a medium swing tempo.

Diese Nummer beginnt mit einer langsamen Unisonomelodie in den Saxofonen, die zu einer Reprise des Hauptthemas im ganzen Register führt. Ein Wechsel zur 'Double Time' führt dann zu den Tenorsaxofon- u...

This chart is full of ensemble energy all the way through. Plenty of excitement with kickin' backgrounds, drum solo and a strong ending your students will love. Solo sections are over two chord change...

This chart provides a ton of interest from the opening 'hymn' to the full blown ensemble with drum solos mixed throughout. The dramatic sound of the ensemble acapella-style adds unique contrast which...

This 6/8 jazz groove is reiniscent of 'A Walk on the Wild Side' which Mike arranged while he was staff arranger for the 3rd Army Band in Atlanta, GA. This Bb minor blues has a touch of Charles Mingus...

This solo ballad feature has the solo part written for alto sax, trumpet or flute. Written on request of several jazz ensemble teachers who said they could use a 'nice ballad solo feature'. The entire...

My One True Friend is another in a long line of great songs sung by Bette Midler, in the tradition of 'From a Distance' and 'The Wind Beneath My Wings.' This new hit has all of the right ingredients f...