Big Band Chart adapted from the Scott Turpen Quintet recording. Features soprano and bass solos with optional solos for tenor and trumpet. The chart begins with a piano ostinato that sets the stage for a solo soprano melody. The chart slowly builds to a full ensemble section before going into a funky groove the features two solo spots as well as fun and challenging unison ensemble passages for the saxophone section.
Straight 8th modal tune that features flugel and tenor melody. The chart includes 3 different blowing sections. A fun chart your group is sure to enjoy. Grade III+
Written for the 2015 Wyoming Jazz Ensemble. Modal straight eights tune that features a two solo sections (one minor, one dominant). Grade III
A medium swinging blues in the style of Sammy Nestico. The tune features a burning two chorus sax soli and a shout chorus that features drums. Lot’s of solo opportunities. Level III
Alto sax feature. This standard is given a New Orleans street beat groove with a provocative reharmonization. A fun tune that is sure to turn some heads. Level III.
A modal jazz samba. This piece features exciting montuno-like ensemble passages and ample room for solos. A crowd favorite! Level IV.
A straight 8ths funky groover that features a tenor and trumpet soli on the melody. The solo form is an extended blues. Originally written for the Kansas Music Educators Association Southwest High School Regional Jazz Ensemble. Level II+.
An excellent choice for the young high school jazz ensemble. This minor shuffle features many unison passages within the sections as well as commonly found jazz rhythms. A playable piece with musical interest.