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Commissioned by the Pella (IA) High School Jazz Band. 'Elegy for Holly' is a poignant vehicle for solo soprano saxophone. Reminiscent of Oliver Nelson's 'I Hope in Time a Change Will Come', this chart...

Commissioned by the family of the late Dr. Ed Ceilley for the University of Northern Iowa Jazz Band One, 'Medicine Man' is cast in an even 8th, 'ECM-ish' groove ala Jack DeJohnette. Featured soloists...

Commissioned by Phil Wise and the Missouri Southern Univ Jazz orchestra. A jazz mambo showcasing a challenging trumpet soli that alternates with a very singable band 'coro'. Features tenor sax, trumpe...

Commissioned by Jim Oates. This contemporary jazz waltz features Bass, Piano [or Guitar], & Tenor Sax soloists. No w/w dbls. Lead Trpt to E.

Nice blowing vehicle on the chord changes to Miles Davis' Solar, can be opened up to feature any number of soloists. Extensive Sax soli is a highlight. No w/w dbls. Lead Trpt to Eb.

Mini suite in four movements. 1-Log-on, 2-Info-Highway. 3-Chat rooms, 4-E-mail Special. An effective programmatic piece.

Commissioned by Eric Schmitz, for the University of Rochester (NY) Jazz Ensemble, Arenas is an exciting, hard-driving, Afro-Cuban chart cast in a modal harmonic framework. In addition to an unaccompan...

This arrangement of Gerry Niewoods tribute to Coltrane and his modal style features an alto (or tenor) soloist in addition to a full sax section. Other soloists could include trombone or rhythm. The b...

This chart is a tour de force for baritone soloist. It can be played with 5 saxes plus the soloist or with only 5 saxes. While the saxophone and rhythm parts are challenging, brass parts are reasonabl...

Commissioned by the University of Northern Iowa in celebration of 50 years in jazz education, this chart is a challenging episodic work that begins with a somewhat dark, evolving incantation that can...

This unusual big band chart is a somber, introspective hymn with a Spanish flavor, drawing influences from David Sanborn, Gil Evans, and classical styles. Saxes need to double on flute or clarinet. An...

A 6/4 march-like groove turns into a Latin feel in the style of vintage Chuck Mangione complete with flugelhorn and soprano sax duet. This chart is very melodic and memorable but has a punch to it as...

Concept music. Up-tempo w/intricate lines & hot ens passages. Trpt & Tenor solos. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.

Gospel flavor blues. Unique tribute to Charles Mingus. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

Who would have thought that there was still life in an old chestnut like The Yellow Rose of Texas? Well there is in this captivating funky, hip-hop version by Rick Lawn that turns into a double time s...

A ballad for big band featuring Piano & harmony Trpt soloists. Woodwind dbl., Trpt & Flugelhorn dbl., & some striking Trombone writing.

It is a Funk chart with a free section that can take any direction you please, or, can be omitted. Solo spots for alto and trumpet, plus any others you want.

Alto & Flugel play head on this melodic tune w/rhythm in medium '2' feel. Hip changes allow soloist to go from blues to modern jazz. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhythm. No score.

Indian Summer is an old standard tune dressed up with a new modern feel. Riposo took this tune and arranged it with rich up dated harmonies. Even though it is written on a difficult level with a few r...

Features Tenor solo. Recorded by Charles Rutherford's Pacific Jazz Orch ONote WalkerO on Sea Breeze Jazz. See Otter Dist CD catalog .

Trombone choir opens, simple/well orchestrated ballad. Tenor feature. Some sax doubles.

Tone poem for ensemble, style and harmony reminiscent of Gil Evans. Some sax doubles.

South of the border that is Latin rock. Easy on the chops, but doesn't sound easy. Trombone & trumpet solos. No score. Recorded by Pat Longo on 'Extreme Heat'.

Commissioned by Long Beach Poly High School/Chris Stevens, Director. Relaxed jazz ballad groove written as a tribute to two wonderful jazz composers who passed away in 2008, Bob Florence and Neal Heft...

One of the most loved traditional Hymns. A re-orchestration of the arrangement Jim did for GLEN CAMPBELL (No Bagpipes this time!). Opens with Trombone solo on the Theme. Moves to a gentle Jazz Waltz f...