Jazz Spotlite

Ring in the holidays with this swingin' medley of O Christmas Tree, O Little Town of Bethlehem and O Come All Ye Faithful. Solid voicings, Basie-style figures, and written or ad lib solos for all add...

Bring the holidays on with this medley of Christmas classics in a half-time funk style. The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisle! Great tunes, solid voicings...

This creative, funk-style arrangement of the popular Welsh air is featured on The Adventures In Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Christmas CD. As the arranger puts it, this is a party song and the party has...

Schon etwas ungewöhnlich: 8 beliebte englische Weihnachtslieder in jazziger Form. Die Bearbeitungen sind von mittlerem Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Laut Meghan Trainor geht es 'All about that Bass', aber George Shutack zeigt, 'It's All About That Funk'! Kraftvolle Rhythmik und knallharte Bläsermelodien bilden zusammen diesen aufregenden Titel. Ei...

Bossa mit einem frühen Klaviersolo sowie einem Duett für Trompete und Posaune gefolgt von zwei erweiterbaren Soloteilen für Posaune, Trompete und Tenor-Saxophon. Gegen Schluß bekommt der Pianist noch...

Using a familiar melody as a starting point, the Chili Pepper returns in this exciting samba original for medium level groups. Rhythmically exciting and harmonically interesting, your band will love t...

This laidback cha-cha will cool off any program with its smooth groove and infectious melody. A written solo for first tenor is provided, but in his score notes Mike gives directors the option of exte...

From the opening notes to the final chord, this burning, medium-easy Latin chart bristles with excitement. The combination of a strong melody and plenty of full ensemble work make it an ideal opener o...

This new medium advanced chart was commissioned by the Illinois Music Educator's Association for the 2008 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble. The straight 8th Latin jazz feel provides a perfect setting...

More advanced groups have come to know that Mike Tomaro’s name on a piece means that the music is of the highest quality. Our Man Dan is no exception. The chart is built on a swung 8th funk groove and...

Denis DiBlasio’s new chart is a great vehicle for introducing odd meters to your band. The driving even eighth note groove with constant quarter notes in the rhythm section will make the 7/4 feel natu...

With an infectious shuffle-funk groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, Grandview Groove is sure to be a hit on any concert. The open solo section provides plenty of space for your soloists to stret...

Ranges: A5 trumpet, G4 trombone Solos: WRITTEN OR AD LIB FOR ALL Rhythm Section: NOTATED Instrumentation: STANDARD

Doug Beach Music is thrilled to welcome master composer Dave Rivello to the catalog. His new composition Blueprint features a beautiful melody set over a medium straight eighth note groove. Dave’s won...

Composer Mike Tomaro has created a super even-eighth note ballad that features the ensemble throughout. There is a written 16 measure solo for Tenor Saxophone that may also be improvised. Lush harmony...

A lyrical melody and beautiful harmonies combine to create a poignant showcase for trumpet or flugelhorn soloist (written lines included for soloists lacking improvisation experience). Lush voicings e...

Written to commemorate the retirement of award-winning educator Jim Culbertson of Decatur, Illinois, this medium advanced chart opens with a lyrical theme that gives way to a medium double-time swing....

Bret Zvacek’s composition Intro To Art is a tribute to the legendary hard-bop drummer Art Blakey who led one of the most important groups in jazz history - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from 1955...

This hard driving shuffle will be a hit with groups at many levels. The combination of a strong melody, an infectious groove and an open solo section make this a winning choice for any program. And, t...

This grooving shuffle starts with a bang and keeps on building! Tenor Saxes and Trombone 1 and 2 present the catchy melody with the rest of the band joining in. The half time feel of the bridge is a g...

Dieser groovige Shuffle beginnt mit einem Knall und baut sich dann immer weiter auf! Tenorsaxophon und Posaune präsentieren die eingängige Melodie, während der Rest der Band hinzukommt. Das Halftime-F...

Just as you'd expect to find at a late night diner, this medium level chart serves up a slow, greasy blues -- according to Doug Beach, 'the greasier, the better!' All is built around a down-home, 12/8...

This medium-level, straight-ahead shuffle will be a big hit with groups at many levels. For more experienced bands, solid ensemble writing and blues-based changes make it a great solo vehicle. For you...

Hier ist eine großartige Latin-Kompoistion von George Shutack in der Tradition des 'Tiger of San Pedro', die für alle etwas zu bieten hat: Fließende Melodien stehen im Kontrast zu kraftvollen Bläserei...