Catwalk

SKU: KN.61089

UPC: 822795610895.

This chart for advancing groups is inspired by the music of Henry Mancini and the spy movies of the 1960's. This cool minor swing tune features alto saxophone, trumpet and guitar on the melody, and written or ad lib solos for alto and trumpet. It is also the title track for the most recent Andrew Neu Big Band CD Catwalk (CGN Records). A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 7:30.

SKU: CL.DBI-BG1001-01

A collection of 12 original compositions by Dallas Brass arranger and composer, John Wasson. The pieces are written in a variety of music styles, Swing, Salsa, Blues, Reggae, Funk, and Broadway. They are scored for brass quintet and drums, but will also work for brass alone. Fun to listen to and even more fun to play, the difficulty level is appropriate for accomplished high school players on up. Accessible in regard to range, endurance and technique, these pieces will challenge each musician to play with good articulation, intonation and rhythm - all essential elements of any musical style. The collection is also great for gigging quintets! The COMPLETE SET includes books for: Director, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Drums, and Trombone/Baritone/ Trumpet III substitute for Horn. Plus a full performance CD recorded by the Dallas Brass CONTENTS: Senor Salsa, Balloon Ride, Next Stop Funksville, Basically Basie, Surfside, Swingtime, Hearland, Catwalk Blues, Island Holiday, The Hipster, Beyond The Clouds, Curtain Call.

SKU: KN.61515S

UPC: 822795615159.

This classic big band alto sax feature was recorded on The Big Band Side Of Andrew Neu: Catwalk featuring Eric Marienthal. Beginning as a jazz ballad, it transitions to a double time swing for the written or ad lib solo section. This is the perfect alto feature for advancing groups. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:30.

SKU: FT.FM267

ISBN 979-0-57048-166-8.

With a bright swing tempo, this piece swaggers along with style. The opening and closing sections almost have a big band feel to them, while the central section is slow and bluesy. At about 5 minutes long, a great concert item for intermediate bands.