Mike Carubia Big Band Noten

A real Thad Classic made accessible by Mike Carubia. Higher brass notes removed, sax soli re-scored & it still sounds like Thad.

Written in the style of Sammy Nestico and the Count Basie Orchestra this composition captures the feel and excitement of the Basie band with limited brass ranges at a Grade 3 Level. Beginning and end...

Commissioned by Jim Dragovitch, director of the GW Hewlett HS Jazz Ens., this 16 bar tune features a unison melody carried by the trombones & tenors and plenty of Full Ens with short stop time before...

Relaxed cool jazz feel.

That Toddlin' Town Medium Swing Tempo

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

From the 1970 Thad Jones 'Consummation' album, this medium tempo 'rhythm' swinger has been re-scored by Mike Carubia capturing the essence of Thad Jones original. A tasty sax soli section and a slight...

This is the third part of Thad's 'Suite for Pops'. This movement reflects the joyous retreat associated with funerals typical in New Orleans. Hard Driving Shuffle.

Re-scored a fourth lower to F containing all of the skillfully penned structure written for the Count Basie band by Frank Foster in the early 60's.

This tune is based on the changes to 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You' but at a medium swing tempo.

Diese Nummer beginnt mit einer langsamen Unisonomelodie in den Saxofonen, die zu einer Reprise des Hauptthemas im ganzen Register führt. Ein Wechsel zur 'Double Time' führt dann zu den Tenorsaxofon- u...

This chart is full of ensemble energy all the way through. Plenty of excitement with kickin' backgrounds, drum solo and a strong ending your students will love. Solo sections are over two chord change...

This chart provides a ton of interest from the opening 'hymn' to the full blown ensemble with drum solos mixed throughout. The dramatic sound of the ensemble acapella-style adds unique contrast which...

This 6/8 jazz groove is reiniscent of 'A Walk on the Wild Side' which Mike arranged while he was staff arranger for the 3rd Army Band in Atlanta, GA. This Bb minor blues has a touch of Charles Mingus...

This solo ballad feature has the solo part written for alto sax, trumpet or flute. Written on request of several jazz ensemble teachers who said they could use a 'nice ballad solo feature'. The entire...

My One True Friend is another in a long line of great songs sung by Bette Midler, in the tradition of 'From a Distance' and 'The Wind Beneath My Wings.' This new hit has all of the right ingredients f...

Hier ist ein zeitloses Medley für Weihnachts- und Adventskonzerte, das fünf bekannte Weihnachtslieder beinhaltet: Oh Tannenbaum, Angels we have heard on high, The first Noel, Silent Night und Joy to t...

'Rockamania' is a driving contemporary rock composition with a bold intro and an ending that keeps the excitement high all the way through. Includes an optional flute part. Big and powerful but still...

A moderate tempo rock groove with plenty of unison uses call & response passages stating the melody. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. Two eight measure ensemble sections follow...

This Medium/Fast blues in Fm provides a solid big band ensemble study for your students. The writing contains plenty of call and response between sections and has ample room for solos. Moderate brass...

Check out this unique chart! This shuffle/blues is fun to play, as it switches from a shuffle feel to straight swing for the shout chorus. Lots of room for solos. Oo-Bop!

Relaxed cool jazz feel.

Slow Funk - Part of Thad's 'Suite For Pops'