Jazz Winds

From John La Barbera's acclaimed CD “On The Wild Side ” here is a masterful arrangement of the Miles Davis modal standard. Opening with a chorale the chart then slips into a classy jazz waltz treatment of the themeincluding a solo section featuring trumpet and tenor. The climactic ensemble chorus starts soft then builds to a furious level then the chart winds down to a quiet closing with the saxes. A genuine treat for the ears.

This jazz classic adapts perfectly for young players. The tempo is moderate and the swing figures are easy to play. The blues form makes it easy for inexperienced improvisers and sample solos are included for alto tenor trumpet and piano.

A Theater Overture for winds-From the renowned composer Alfred Reed comes this unique musical panorama. An original work it explores the theater overture style as one of the important musical styles to emerge in the 20th century. Written for the Wheaton Illinois Municipal Band's 60th anniversary this single movement work includes six sections: Opening Fanfare Bright Two-Step Romantic Ballad Soft Shoe Novelty Latin Production Number and Jazz/Rock Finale.

Written in a dynamic fast mambo style saxes do most of the heavy lifting in this original from Michael Mossman supported by punches and answers in the brass. With stunning harmonic treatments and effective pacing throughout theres also an opensolo section for any player. A sizzling production number for mature bands!

Feature your hot trumpet and trombone soloists with this jazz-latin orginal from Jay Dawson.

Taking its title from Herb Ellis’ most famous composition Detour Ahead chronicles the life and music of the famed jazz guitarist. From his birth in Farmersville Texas and his early days playing rhythm in the big bands of Jimmy Dorsey and Glen Gray to his innovative work with groups like the Soft Winds Detour Ahead covers every major step of the guitarist’s life. Much attention is given to his groundbreaking work with the Oscar Peterson Trio of the 1950s his days with Ella Fitzgerald his work with the Great Guitars and his many friends in jazz. On-camera interviews include Ray Brown Charlie Byrd Benny Golson Benny Green Al Grey Lionel Hampton Gene Harris Jon Hendricks and Hank Jones. Along with modern interviews Detour Ahead features never-before-seen home movies from jazz’s golden age of Herb on tour with Dizzy Gillespie Ella Fitzgerald and others. Complete musical tunes from various live and studio venues include The Days of Wine and Roses Sweet Georgia Brown Body and Soul Georgia On My Mind Danny Boy John Brown’s Body and Wave. Sidemen include guitarists Charlie Byrd Tal Farlow Terry Holmes; bassmen Norm Cochran and Jack Hannah drummers Tommy Perkins and Ernie Durawa and pianist Sonny Gray.

From the king of swing Sammy Nestico brings his inimitable symphonic jazz style to the concert stage. Originally written for the Boston Pops Orchestra Sammy has re-worked this marvelous holiday setting for winds featuring the classic carol Good King Wenceslas in a variety of jazz-flavored styles. The horn solos are cued and the piano part is optional. Sure to be a holiday favorite for years to come.

Written for the New Mexico Winds this quintet is a spiritually uplifting composition animated by the unique instrumental colors of the wind quintet dialogue among the instruments and rhythmic energy. The inspiration for the piece springs from two sources: the syncopated improvisatory aura of jazz and water imagery suggesting the light and movement of the sea. It includes tonal/modal passages and sections employing the diminished (half-step/whole-step) scale.

Level 5 Upper Intermediate Level-16 thoughtful arrangments infused with a uniquely fresh appeal. Subtle harmonic nuances accentuate the spiritual quality of the carosl and gives them a contempoary feeling. The secular pieces are arranged in a jazzy style with distinctive harmonies that creat unexpected blends of sound. Includes: Auld Lang Syne - Coventry Carol - Jingle Bells - Joy to the World - Silent Night - We Three Kings of Orient Are - Winds Through the Olive Trees - and more.