SKU: KN.KEN60155S
UPC: 822795601558.
Professional composer Carl Carl Strommen has followed up his bestselling Line Drive with another great chart sporting a baseball titlethis one refers to alternating two and four feels. As the chart repeatedly switches between a buoyant half-note pulse and a driving swing feel, the result is reminiscent of the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor create a combo-like setting within the big band context that's well within the grasp of developing groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 2:50.
SKU: KN.61035S
UPC: 822795610352.
Continuing with Carl Strommen's popular baseball-theme charts, this one refers to the tradition of infielders tossing the ball to each other after a successful out. It opens with an unaccompanied bass solo, followed by a trumpet and tenor soli. The same duo is later featured in the written or ad-lib solo section. Set in a bright swing groove for advancing groups, shifts between 2 and 4 feels and solid material for all make it a sure winner. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 3:05.
SKU: KN.61035
SKU: CL.032-4760-00
Keep it Light and Easy with this great chart by master composer, Carl Strommen. Lots of room for improvisation with the open solo section, or use the suggested written solos for less experienced musicians. Written for full jazz ensemble yet scored to sound great with limited instrumentation. A wonderful opportunity to reinforce the lighter side of swing. Fun for everyone!
SKU: CL.032-4762-00
Carl Strommen offers up this wonderful swing chart with an easy, relaxed Basie big band feel. Written solos to feature trumpet and tenor sax, or let them loose to improvise on the changes. Written for a full jazz ensemble yet will sound great with limited instrumentation. A wonderful choice for contest and festival use. This one will really get you into the Swing Zone..
SKU: CL.032-4760-01
SKU: CL.032-4762-01
SKU: CL.SCM-1106-00
Carl Strommen has created an exceptional rendition of one of our country’s most famous patriotic songs. Opening with solo trumpet and building to a dazzling full ensemble finish, this arrangement gets better all the way to the end. The tasteful piano part is completely notated to be performed as written and the instrument ranges and technical requirements are very modest. Sure to be a big hit with all audiences!
SKU: CL.SCM-1106-01