Jazz Horizons

Featured on our Volume 20 jazz demo, this tune will energize any big band program. Abundant articulations for horns, striking dynamic contrasts, and an expandable solo section are highlights. A chord...

Der lebhafte Salsa-Titel 'Las Colinas' im populären, kubanischen Songo-Stil hat das Potenzial, Ihr nächster Publikums-Hit zu werden. Im offenen Soloteil können sich Tenorsaxophon, Trompete und Posaune...

This is a captivating, contemporary eveneighth note ballad in the ECM tradition. Your 1st Alto player can really shine during this tuneful original for advancing groups. The composer highly recommends...

A solid, infectious 3/4 funk groove is coupled with a modern chord progression to give this driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solos are offered for tenor sax and trumpet, but...

Dieser'bouncige' Funk-Titel im swingenden 16tel-Feeling für fortgeschrittene Ensembles groovt von Anfang bis Schluss. Die eingängige Melodie wird von soliden Gegenmelodien und Background-Figuren unter...

This beautiful ballad features the ensemble and is truly a gem at this level. Lush harmony abounds and all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble are utilized. There is a short written Piano sol...

Written in memory of the legendary Blue Mitchel, recorded by Louie Bellson, and available from Doug Beach some years ago through another distributor, we're issuing this wistful ballad as new because t...

When you're lucky enough to find the perfect ballad to feature your star trombonist, it's often a highlight of your concert. Los Angeles film orchestrator Bill Liston has penned the ideal vehicle to s...

Ever since the widespread popularity of the Jeff Jarvis' funk original, Critical Mass, requests for a sequel have been pouring in. At last, Jeff has composed and arranged 'Honk', with all the characte...

Written in a hard driving shuffle style, it features all sections of the band with written or ad lib solo space for tenor saxophone. There is also an acappella feature for the winds that will keep eve...

This burning, high-energy samba will bring the house down, and is perfect as an opener or closer. Solo space (written or ad lib) is provided for alto sax, tenor sax or vibes and then trumpet or trombo...

This funky rock tune includes conservative ranges, fully written-out rhythm section parts, and repetitive rhythms which makes it playable by advancing groups through professionals. The piano has a sol...

Commissioned by the Northwest Missouri All-District Honor Band, this funky tune for advancing groups features a swinging bass line fused with a half-time, hip hop groove. It includes a fun saxophone s...

A fun piece for advancing groups, this chart alternates between hip-hop and swing styles. Written or ad lib solos are included for alto, trumpet and guitar, and 3rd & 4th Trumpets double on flugelhorn...

This straight eighth chart for advancing groups features tenor saxophone and grooves from start to finish as it pays homage to two native South Carolinians, Chris Potter and Chris Bullock (Snarky Pupp...

Written for advancing groups to feature any instrument, this beautiful ballad with trumpets on flugelhorns changes to a double-time Latin feel for the improvisation section. This is an excellent vehic...

Written for jazz artist George Rabbai and recorded by the little big band Power of Ten on their Earth Tones CD, this moving, lyrical ballad features solo flugelhorn (or trumpet) throughout, a double t...

Standard jazz ensemble plus opt. vibes; trumpets double on flugelhorn. Commissioned by Steve Holland and the Dowling Catholic High School Jazz Ensemble, this beautiful ballad/jazz waltz for advancing...

In Horace Silver's own words, this sassy, bluesy shuffle with a bebop-style melody portrays a mythical man of rather dubious character. An alto, trumpet and trombone trio give the opening and closing...

Commissioned by Evanston Township High School, this burning medium advanced original will make a great program choice. An abundance of wonderful ensemble writing combines with a strong melodic line to...

Style: DRIVING SHUFFLE Ranges: D6 trumpet, Bb4 trombone Solos: open solo section Rhythm Section: partially Instrumentation: standard

This modern straight-eighth feel chart for advancing groups will showcase the ability of your band to sustain a strong sense of time throughout. The lengthy solo section vamps on two chords for an imp...

Mit 'Ciudad De Oro' ('Die goldene Stadt') hat Bob Washut ein funkiges Latin-Konzertstück geschaffen, das auf dem kubanischen Musikstil Timba basiert.

This chart conjures up mental images of driving on a curvy mountain road overlooking a picturesque desert valley. This exciting chart for advancing groups has a driving 12/8 funk feel that is sure to...

Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis' funk charts for big band, you're going to love this original for advancing groups. Solos are offered for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone, but...