Shakespears Sister

Come on board the 'Starship Ellington' for a futuristic look at big band jazz. A three movement work that utilizes some unusual sounds and timbres.1) 'Beyond Conventional' A modal tune featuring ensem...

The piece was first commissioned by the California Music Educators Association (CMEA). This is the laid back blues in the style of Jimmy Giuffre's 'Blue Birdland'. Two sections open for solos. Require...

Light samba feel really cooks. Feel alternates between samba & 4/4 funky feel. Solo space for Piano,[Guitar], & 3rd bone. Contrapuntal section will tie you up a bit. Trbn quintet & Rhy section. Parts...

A pretty bossa nova that features trumpet or trombone. Count like crazy, the interlude has some mixed meters. Challanging chord progression but not a long blowing chorus. A good high school level solo...