Richard DeRosa

Perhaps the most famous time chart of all time, Take Five is in 5/4 but the rhythmic pattern is clear and consistent throughout. You'll find this arrangement very accessible with easy alto sax and dru...

A swinger to feature what else. . . the drumset! Composed by drum legend Gene Krupa and arranged by drummer/educator Rich DeRosa, this is an outstanding chart with plenty of energy!

One of Count Basie's finest! Rich DeRosa keeps this one swinging all the way and included two optional tag endings to keep the Basie style intact. Solos are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet a...

Set as a bright swing, and originally arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol 'Angels We Have Heard On High' is an adventure from begin...

One of Count Basie's finest! Rich DeRosa keeps this one swinging all the way and included two optional tag endings to keep the Basie style intact. Solos are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet a...

Rich DeRosa has created a marvelous Latin composition in a baião feel that is recorded by the North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band. It comes out of the gate roaring. The very hip melody is stated by flute...

This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound...

Perhaps the most famous time chart of all time, Take Five is in 5/4 but the rhythmic pattern is clear and consistent throughout. You'll find this arrangement very accessible with easy alto sax and dru...

Traditional Hymn - Arr. as a Medium Samba.

A swinger to feature what else. . . the drumset! Composed by drum legend Gene Krupa and arranged by drummer/educator Rich DeRosa, this is an outstanding chart with plenty of energy!

One of Count Basie's finest! Rich DeRosa keeps this one swinging all the way and included two optional tag endings to keep the Basie style intact. Solos are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet a...

The new Jazz For Young People series! Arranged by Rich DeRosa in the relaxed Basie style of 'Lil' Darlin',' this chart on 'Twinkle, Twinkle' is very fresh sounding. A written out piano solo, modest ra...

Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has written an exquisite ballad in dedication to Neil Slater (UNT Jazz Studies chair and director of One O'Clock Lab Band,...

Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has written an exquisite ballad in dedication to Neil Slater (UNT Jazz Studies chair and director of One O'Clock Lab Band,...

Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has composed a fascinating, brooding, and pensive melody of 'Mixed Emotions.' Set in a very contemporary feel with lush har...

Not your typical 'Yankee Doodle'! A blend of swing, jazzy march and Latin will make this melody come alive, pleasing band and audience alike! Solos are written out for alto sax, trumpet, trombone and...

High energy, happy Funky/Hip Hop that sounds much harder that the written parts. Simple, contemporary changes make solos a breeze.

Richard DeRosa, der derzeit Kompositionslehrer an der North Texas State University in Denton, Texas ist, hat dieses modale Swing-Funk-Stück komponiert, das ihre Musiker packen wird. Eine eindringliche...

Real Funky and not too difficult. Short 'shout' chorus and short rehearsal time.

Ein Swinger, bei dem - was sonst - das Schlagzeug im Mittelpunkt steht! Komponiert von der Schlagzeuglegende Gene Krupa und arrangiert vom Schlagzeuger und Pädagogen Rich DeRosa, ist dies ein hervorra...

Rich DeRosa has created a marvelous Latin composition in a baião feel that is recorded by the North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band. It comes out of the gate roaring. The very hip melody is stated by flute...

Rich gives us a wonderful, swinging samba featuring tenor sax and trombone. What a great, refreshing take on the big band samba this is. Moderate ranges for all makes this a very accessible chart for...

A swinger to feature what else. . . the drumset! Composed by drum legend Gene Krupa and arranged by drummer/educator Rich DeRosa, this is an outstanding chart with plenty of energy!

This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound...

This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound...