SKU: KN.61099
UPC: 822795610994.
Subtitled City Of Gold, this Latin jazz original for advancing groups, based on a funky type of timba, will connect with audiences and makes an excellent addition to festival sets. Alto or tenor saxophone have the written or ad lib solo, and each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 4:50.
SKU: KN.62765S
UPC: 822795627657.
Written in a minor blues form featuring an 8-bar bridge, this challenging original depicts the music of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from the late '50s and early '60s. It requires an aggressive approach from everyone to faithfully capture the hard bop style. Duration 5:20.
SKU: KN.62765
SKU: KN.62580
UPC: 822795625806.
Commissioned by Keith Winking at Texas State University, this unique piece for proficient groups is an engaging samba-funk original that was inspired by the composer's visit to a town in Brazil of the same name. It has an appealing modern flair, something we've all come to expect from Bob Mintzer's playing and writing. Duration 4:45.
SKU: KN.52126
Commissioned by the U.S. Air Force Airmen Of Note, this contemporary samba with a breezy groove features lots of tutti writing and a solo section for tenor sax that can be expanded at the director's discretion for additional trumpet and/or trombone solos. The final two bars are conducted to a quiet ending. Duration ca. 4:15.
SKU: KN.52748
This spirited chart, originally recorded in a small group setting on the CD I Remember Jaco (BMG-Novus), is playable at a variety of brighter tempos but should ultimately be performed fast. A solid rhythm section is required, an open solo section is included, and the repeated vamp featuring solo tenor at the end is a rare treat. Duration ca. 4:30.
SKU: CL.049-0031-01
A light hearted jazz swinger from one of the best. Truly fun to play and will pay big dividends!