SKU: CL.032-2421-00
An uptempo rock original with a unique sound, Steeplechase is sure to catch the imagination of your students. Has solos for tenor sax and trumpet (written suggested solos are provided) and lots of hard drivin’ rock for the whole ensemble. Ranges are quite modest for a chart at this level and a great little fugue section after the solos helps make this a very strong arrangement.
SKU: CL.032-4858-01
The Main Attraction is a hard drivin’ shuffle in the style of Basie, Thad and Mel, and Phil Wilson, but with a slightly more modern groove. This is the perfect opener for any concert or festival! The tune is based on a 16-bar blues, features lots of ensemble for the band, and has solo spots for any saxophone, brass player, guitarist or pianist. Your performance can’t go wrong if you’re featuring The Main Attraction!.
SKU: CL.SCM-1152-01
This medium tempo swing chart has a laid-back bouncy feel, and is very playable. Lots of space for solos on a blues scale. Goes together quickly, and bound to be a favorite for the band!
SKU: CL.032-2270-01
Hard Drivin’ funk in the Crusaders’ style. A great vehicle for young soloists and can be a super feature for that one really exceptional player in your band! Playable with reduced instrumentation. Suggested solos included.
SKU: CL.SCM-1152-00
SKU: CL.032-2270-00
SKU: KJ.ZB332F
A driving rock style with excellent horn writing and imaginative rhythm breaks. The Carpetbaggers is a straight-ahead rock chart featuring excellent horn writing as well as imaginative rhythm breaks. A terrific introduction to the driving rock style, students will love this chart.
About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method
The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!
SKU: KJ.ZB332
UPC: 8402700002.
SKU: KJ.ZB340F
A driving rock chart that builds at the opening and gives way to a solid melodic writing across all selections. Bands will love to play this driving rock chart and audiences will love to hear it. Written by Bruce Pearson this is a tune your director's will not want to pass up, and is perfect for a concert opener.
SKU: KN.KEN60045
UPC: 822795600452.
This driving shuffle with cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more makes for a great opener for developing groups. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features any soloist, with solo sheets provided for all. Duration 3:45.
SKU: KN.43493
UPC: 822795434934.
A driving shuffle always lights up a program, and this one will definitely deliver the goods! Commissioned by the Inaugural Mountain Ridge Jazz Orchestra, it is similar in groove to the David Letterman Show theme. From the opening bar to the final chord, it never lets up. Chord sheets in all transpositions are provided for the open solo section, and rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration ca. 5:35. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KJ.ZB371F
UPC: 8402701738.
The blues emanated from the early Negro work songs uttering their concerns for equality, freedom and for a better life. The plaintive cry in the dark of a wandering coyote reminds the jazz musician of the plaintive expression of those blues. Coyote Blues has a driving feel and emphasizes off-beat accents to teach young bands to really swing.
SKU: KJ.ZB336
UPC: 8402700007.
A distinctive and exciting example of the mambo style with authentic rhythms in the horns, accompanied by a driving mambo beat in the rhythm section.
SKU: KN.61165
UPC: 822795611655.
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 engage your band and audiences with its relentless intensity - but without excessive brass range demands (trumpet: D6 and trombone: G4). The harmonies are sturdy and the melodies are memorable. All instrumental sections have interesting, well-articulated parts and solo space is provide for guitar and piano. A guitar chord chard by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:55.
SKU: AP.46150S
UPC: 038081525372. English.
This driving jazz waltz is played around 158 BPM with a haunting melody that stays with you. Includes a written tenor sax solo, fine ensemble writing, lyrical lines throughout all the while accessible and fun to play. (2:45).
SKU: AP.48223S
UPC: 038081557335. English.
A driving swing chart on a classic jazz standard featuring suggested written-out solos for trombone, tenor, trumpet, and guitar (or optional alto) plus a drum solo. The tempo is 164--172 BPM and lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. There's a roaring shout chorus and optional vibes and flute too. Crisis arranged by Mike Kamuf will be a highlight to any program! (6:16).