Bob Meyer: Mittelschwere Noten

Medium bossa (112bpm) - This Jobim tribute features a lyrical melody and textures inspired by Claus Ogerman's orchestral collaborations with Jobim. Solo changes written in all parts, backgrounds are c...

Classic bossa nova, inspired by Jobim [11 piece requires extra bone or tenor]. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.

Two movements, fusion & bossa. Reed 1 requires soprano, flute. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.

Comp. by Stanley Turrentine and arr. by Bob. One of the great jazz classics, a staple at jam sessions everywhere. Medium swing groove, approx. 128bpm (can also be played in a shuffle feel). Full ensem...

Medium tempo swing feel, 1/4 note about 128, inspired by Tadd Dameron. Cross-cueing of backgrounds allow for your strongest soloists to play on challenging changes.

Solo tpt (or opt. alto), alto/tenor/bari saxes, 2 tpt, 1 tbn, guitar, piano, bass, drums. Medium tempo swing feel with 'broken swing' interludes. Tempo: mm=182-188. Tpt range: C#. Composed by Cedar Wa...

Great standard arrranged in a laid-back medium swing feel, about mm=96. Full sounding ensemble scoring,flexible solo options with backgrounds cross-cued. Medium level.

Smooth & mellow alto sax feature inspired by Spyro Gyra. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.

5 sax, 4 tpt., 4 tbn., guitar piano, bass, drums. Straight-ahead 12 bar blues. Tempo: mm=136. Tpt range high F. Soloists: alto 2, tenor 1, tpt 4, tbn 2. Post bop-blues uses harmonies featuring raised...

Medium tempo groove blues, with a few surprises. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.

Medium tempo (1/4 note = 124), 'loose' straight 8th note feel. Strong tension/release melody line in a rich harmonic setting that creates a dramatic mood. Features soprano sax lead (playable on alto)....

Majestic intro leads into high-energy Afro/Latin 3/4 setting. Modal solo sections and cross-cued backgrounds build into powerful ensemble section. 1/4 note = 160. (This is a completely new and differe...

Not just a 'head and solos', this multi-themed composition moves through different tempos, styles and moods. Solo sections designed for flexibility. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

Medium level. 1/4 note = 132. Straight-ahead medium tempo groove in both '2' and '4' feel. Strong melodic lines and harmonies from the post-bop modern mainstream tradition. Solos weave through differe...

Straight ahead up-tempo (1/4 note = 230) 'neo-bop.' This Bob Meyer arrangement ashowcases an intricate melodic line and features tightly woven ensemble passages and flexible solo possibilites. Scored...

Tenor feature built on slow 3/4 ballad. Strong melody, interesting changes.

Medium tempo blues (136bpm)-Eb blues opens with rhythm section chorus. Melody line has 12/8 feel, highlights 7th#9 harmonies. Soloist section (in all parts)includes dialog with ensemble leading into s...

(Concept music) Medium swing for easy medium level. Trumpet range to G, trombone to F.

Ballad, trumpet range to A, trombone to F.

Mellow fusion for the easy medium level. Trumpet range to B, trombone to G.