Jazz Spotlite

This energetic swing original gives developing players the opportunity to experience the minor blues form. The strong melody and solid rhythmic groove complement the full ensemble work as intensity bu...

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 driving shuffle original comes from a recent recording of the H2 Big Band entitled You're It! (Jazzed Media 1053). The band features the writing of Dave Hanson and is co-led by acclaimed jazz tru...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Road Time (RCA), this swingin' blues shuffle for experienced players has it all - strong ensemble choruses, sax and brass section...

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...

Your audiences will hop, skip and jump to this infectious funky jazz-rock chart for medium easy groups. With a catchy groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, this original is sure to be a hit on any...

Every program needs a change of pace piece, and this half-time funk shuffle is the perfect choice. The infectious groove creates a modern sound, while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing concepts...

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...

This chart for advancing groups tips its hat to the likes of Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez. Commissioned for the Arizona All-State Jazz Band, this funky cha-cha over modal changes provides solo oppor...

'Late In The Quarter' ist ein funkig-swingender Titel im 'New Orleans Feeling' mit einem großartigen Groove, eingängigen Call-and-Response-Abschnitten und viel Raum für Improvisation.

Standard jazz ensemble, 4th Trumpet doubles on flugelhorn. Written in memory of Michael Jackson, The King Of Pop, this driving funk original built on a minor motive embodies many of the elements of gr...

This funk original for advancing groups provides an ideal way to sustain the interest of the audience while teaching essential jazz fusion skills to developing musicians. Written in the style of Herbi...

Your audiences will love this retro R&B original with an upbeat, infectious groove. Originally record by the composer on Try Something Neu (NuGroove Records NUG-2036-2), this chart is reminiscent of t...

This chart has all the characteristics that make Jeff Jarvis' funk charts so popular with jazz bands everywhere. Written in the style of Tower of Power, frequent articulations are provided for the hor...

Here's a great funk original that utilizes clearly articulated rhythmic figures supported by a driving groove and full harmonies. A powerful solo section over a simple repeated progression invites num...

Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis' Critical Mass and Honk, you're going to love his latest funk original for advancing groups. A solid funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression gi...

Jazz für Gitarristen - in leichten und entspannten Originalkompositionen werden verschiedene Jazz- und Swing-Stile vorgestellt und schrittweise die zugehörigen technischen Fähigkeiten erreicht. So gel...

Die Jazzy Piano Duets bieten PianistInnen, die gewöhnlich eher mit klassischer Musik vertraut sind, die Möglichkeit, wertvolle Erfahrungen mit dem Duospiel im Jazzstil zu sammeln. Fünf Duette in versc...

Jazz für Einsteiger auf der Flöte - in leichten und entspannten Originalkompositionen werden verschiedene Jazz- und Swing-Stile vorgestellt und schrittweise die zugehörigen technischen Fähigkeiten err...

Jazz für Einsteiger auf dem Saxophon - in leichten und entspannten Originalkompositionen werden verschiedene Jazz- und Swing-Stile vorgestellt und schrittweise die zugehörigen technischen Fähigkeiten...

Diese Sammlung leichter Etüden im Jazz- und Rockstil ist eine ideale Einführung in die Grundlagen der Jazz- und Rockphrasierung. Der Band ist in einen Jazz- und einen Rockabschnitt unterteilt. In den...

Here's one to ensure your swing chops are in good working order. Commissioned by noted jazz educator Dr. John Bradley, this chart is a wonderful vehicle for sharpening both ensemble and solo skills. W...