Mike Crotty

Numerous colors throughout the ensemble paint the backdrop for this beautiful 6/8 ballad feature for tenor sax. The tune, originally recorded by Ernie Watts on his CD Othe long road home,O is very acc...

A medium jazz waltz with a Spanish flavor, it features flugelhorn and tenor sax which can be played by soloists in addition to the ensemble or as part of the standard instrumentation. The time moves b...

This contemporary latin-funk piece is a marvelous feature for electric bass. A quiet, rather haunting theme is played by soprano sax (opt. alto) and high-register bass, and solos for bass and/or sopra...

A conversation in a contemporary jazz style for tuba and jazz ensemble. It can also be performed by bass trombone within the band. It features numerous colors and unusual lines throughout the ensemble...

Med-up blues w/solos for Trpt, Alto, Bone & Piano. Challenging ens playing w/ever changing colors. Alto & Tenor dbl. flute, Bari dbl. Bass Clari. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

Up-tempo modal tune. Features solos for Guitar and Tenor sax. Alto doubles Flute/Bari doubles Bass Clarinet.

Slow funky rock. Challenging lines for Bass & Piano. Solo for Sax. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

Written as a tribute to Oliver Nelson,the piece features moving tonalities as well as a rhythmic feel which shifts between 4/4 and 6/8. Simple modal changes allow the soloist to stretch. Solos are for...