Anspruchsvolle Noten für Big Band

Romping simple melodic line over some strangely interesting changes. Some sax doubles.

A straight eighth in the style of Metheny/Mangione that opens with a gospel piano statement. Lots of gospel influence throughout. Joyous and triumphant, this chart builds to a strong climactic finish...

Written to feature pianist Shelly Berg, this chart is a lovely spacious ballad in three. Strong pianist and rhythm section needed to pull this off conceptually. Stylistically in the ECM mode, this is...

Bright 3/4 blues. Send off for tenor solo can be repeated for additional solos. Sax soli, Bone soli, full band shout chorus leads back to theme. Written for Tonight Show Band.

Somnamblues is sleep-walking. This very slow blues reflects that state. Interesting chromatic chord movement. Written to feature Guitar & Piano. A short woodwind section is optional. Recorded by Rob M...

As its title implies, this chart is intended to be a happy foot stomper. A great chart to use as a closer. Recorded by Rob McConnell & Boss Brass on Brassy & Sassy. See Otter Dist CD catalog

This chart is the first movement of a suite, 'A Tribute to Dee Barton'. It is desighned to move along at a fast, exciting pace while providing ample solo space for the solo trumpet and tenor saxophone...

A BB is a pellet, but it's also the initials of the 'Boss Brass' so, therefore the title of the suite and a vehicle for the band]. Very fast, challenging for all players as individuals, sections, and...

Begins w/an extensive cadenza then to a rubato-like ballad. Comp. By Amie Chycoski for Boss Brass. This chart requires woodwinds w/the dbl. x Latin section featuring Flute solos. Solo Trpt requires go...

The original version of osteology written to feature the 'Boss Brass' Bone section. Lots of playing for the Bones and loads of space for solos. The rest of the band gets a good workout too.

If 'The Blues' didn't exist, what the hell would we composers do with ourselves? Yet another blues in Bb. This one is mean & angry & dirty - and lots of fun.

This chart is a fast model opus that gives the band and soloists a good workout.

As recorded on John Daversa's 'Live at Catalina's', this is a traditional jazz blues with a bridge containing ample opportunities for improvising. After the melody is stated, there is a raucous seven-...

BookFace captures the oddities of social media networks by utilizing odd meter's and angular lines in a modern funky context. BookFace presents plenty of challenges for any ensemble and is sure to ple...

Gone Till November is a modern open-form big band composition which was written for the University of Nebraska jazz program. Doubles for soprano sax (in the Alto 1 book), Solos include trumpet and sop...

This is a blues with some slightly altered chord changes. It is meant to have a laid-back cool jazz feel as opposed to a Monk-ish bebop style. There is an open solo section for bands that want to jam...

The title means 'Gypsy Song'. It opens with a somewhat somber feel but soon picks up tempo and leads to a trumpet solo. This piece captures the feel of a Flamenco style rumba and ends with the ensembl...

A shuffle written for & premiered by the CSU Fresno Jazz Band. It features solos for Alto & Tenor Sax, a finger twisting soli that features your Bari Sax, Piano & Bass players. Lead Trpt to C#.

A high energy samba the features a lengthy & harmonically-challenging solo for your show-off in the lead Alto chair. Lead Trpt to high F# and it should be noted that the lead Bone needs to feel pretty...

A multi-directional arrangement on the changes to All the Things You Are. Includes Trpt & Piano solos, a Sax soli & an a cappella brass soli, all followed by two massive shout choruses.

Fast samba. After a head that features a lot of band-within-a-band scoring, trpt 4 gets the first solo. Open solo space at the bridge. After a tutti interjection comes the tenor solo which in turn set...

High energy. Straight 8ths. Lots of contrasts in dynamics. Modal changes. Loosely based on melodies from the Irving Berlin classic. Bari sax, Bass Trombone and Electric Bass often linked. Drummer need...

Funk fusion piece which was featured by Buddy Rich on his album 'Big Band machine'. Formerly published. Solo vehicle for soprano sax. Some parts difficult.

Looking for a great closer? This piece has an evocative, atmospheric introductory statement in half time which turns into a blistering jazz-rock-samba show-stopper that roars right on out. Flute dbls...

Evocative & haunting minor melody forms the basis for this suite-length piece which features the trumpet-flugelhorn soloist. Plenty of ensemble work for the whole band. Flute or clarinet dbls for all...