Phil Kelly

An energetic tip of the hat to one of my all-time favorite arrangers, Bill Holman. A sort of Roman a Clef of 'Camptown Races' with lots of linear interest as well as a screaming shout chorus that recu...

An original slow blues with a 12/8 feel based on a theme composed of 'monkish' sixth leaps that ascend and descend in a somewhat acerbic manner. After developing into an entwined twisting contrapuntal...

A new treatment of the old Joe Zawinul favorite that features various two part tpt/sax voicings that build to an exciting shout chorus featuring some 16th based funk rhythms that might require some re...

Medium up tempo jazz feel with contrapuntal Holmani-esque lines further exploring the possibilities of the diminished scale both for the ensemble and soloists. Ensemble shout chorus with lots of space...

Dedicated to the passing of Bob Florence, Bill Finnegan, and Frank Mantooth. A moderate jazz waltz based on some more 'outside' non functional harmonies. Melody is introduced by harmon tpt and flute (...

A cheerful loping big 2 shuffle featuring fluegels/ altos lead. Melody is based on an extended length chorus form in sixteen bar AABA. Solo for ten/tpt and piano. Ensemble chorus does have a few high...

A new twist on the old standard - normally played as an uptempo number, this is a slowed down basie style walking tempo (ala shiny stockings) chart featuring plunger muted brass. Careful attention to...

Obviously a contrfact based on 'just friends' - fairly up tempo happy feeling straight ahead chart featuring linear counterpoint between tens/bones and tpts/altos. Solo for ten, tpt, bone followed by...