Contemporary Jazz Noten

Erleben Sie die faszinierende Klangwelt von Philip Glass mit »Mad Rush« – einem der eindrucksvollsten Meisterwerke der zeitgenössischen Minimal Music. Ursprünglich für den Besuch des Dalai Lama kompon...

Maple arose from a commission to write a work for solo cello, to be performed alongside readings from artist John Newling’s collection of letters entitled ‘Dear Nature’; a poetic manifestation of our...

While You Live, written by Luke Howard with traditional (Seikilos epitaph) words and arranged for soprano and piano in digital sheet music format. Taken from the album 'Breathe' as originally sung by...

Celebrating the power of the human spirit and the connections between us, this contemporary pop anthem by Sara Bareilles encourages people to speak up and advocate for themselves. She wrote, there's s...

A hit by vocal star Josh Groban, sung as a tribute to the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts, this uplifting melody is arranged by Mike Smukal for the young jazz ensemble. Featuring a tenor sax solo wi...

Milt Jackson recorded this classic jazz standard in 1971 with Oscar Peterson on an album by the same name, but over the years it been recorded by countless jazz artists. Set in a moderate straight 8th...

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Symbiose aus klassischer Virtuosität und lebendiger Jazz-Harmonik: Mit der Étude Jazz für Klavier präsentiert der renommierte Verlag Gérard Billaudot ein mitreißen...

Mark Taylor's arrangement of this classic early composition from Chick Corea starts with the saxes playing the rubato opening, followed by a moderate tempo Latin/rock groove. The main theme is stated...

This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the small band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist.

Contemporary Straight-Eighth Maiden Voyage-Feel. Ideal für den Einstieg in die Improvisation, da es nur wenige Sus-Akkorde gibt.

Hören Sie sich den Jazz-Bassisten Christian McBride an! Dieser geradlinige Achtel-Groove, der auf McBrides neuester CD zu hören ist, wird Ihnen gefallen. Diese angesagte Melodie mit einer Geschwindigk...

Composed by brothers Cannonball and Nat Adderley, this straight-eighth groove will captivate. At 120 BPM, the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff, solos are written-out for alto and...

This chart is a creative musical voyage! With a Metheny-flavor, the work begins with bari sax and band vocals trading back and forth. Then the swing groove begins at 184 BPM with a soaring ensemble fe...

This arrangement calls for a very lazy feel. Keep saxes quietbehind the piano solo (measures 21-25), and work on the split triplets in measures 35-36 since they offer a great opportunity to produce so...

Another wonderful original by Patty Darling, 'The Next Chapter' is a fresh, contemporary easy-to-play chart. Starting with a light rhythmic feel, this great tune settles into a happening rock groove w...

A typical, great tune of the Yellowjackets in a very playable arrangement. The setting features the very catchy melody and solo space is provided for Saxophone and Flugelhorn. 5-4-4-4.

This well-known theme gets a make-over inspired by the version recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium swing with an occasion hint Here is a creative new take on this Duke Ellington favorite...

A big ensemble intro leads into the familiar and hip bass and piano lick followed by a melody stated by alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. This chart features great section and ensemble parts through...

From jazz saxophonist Eric Alexander's most recent album, 'BE COOL', Steve Briody's 'Footsteps' features a contemporary jazz Latin groove written at a moderate level to provide a welcome addition to y...

Astor Piazzolla's music lends itself well to the big band idiom, and Fred Sturm is a masterful arranger for big band. As recorded on 'Libertango ! Hommage to Astor Piazzolla' (HR Big Band), this chart...

Morten Lauridsen's lyrical settings of Rilke's 'Les roses' have already become part of the mainstream choral repertory. Deftly crafted and elegant in their imagery, 'Les Chansons de Roses' enhance the...

Bright syncopations and vivid choral writing energize this festive work for male voices. Brief quotes of carol melodies make this setting ideal for Christmas or concert performances. With optional per...

Mit „And death shall have no dominion Nr. 1“, erschienen bei der Edition Ferrimontana, erwartet ambitionierte Vokalensembles ein herausragendes Werk der zeitgenössischen Chormusik des 20. und 21. Jahr...

Entdecken Sie mit „Caprice No. 1“ ein mitreißendes Werk für Altsaxophon solo, erschienen im renommierten Verlag Editions Robert Martin. Dieses ausdrucksstarke Solostück verbindet technische Raffinesse...