Doug Beach

The title says it all...this is truly A Crash Course in the Blues! Very well marked articulations, excellent rhythm section writing, solid scoring and idiomatic blues licks in the Brass and Saxes comb...

The minor blues is an essential song form in the jazz language. This swing chart written at the very easy level provides the perfect vehicle to introduce this important form to developing players. Fea...

The minor blues is an essential song form in the jazz language. This swing chart written at the very easy level provides the perfect vehicle to introduce this important form to developing players. Fea...

Have you got the Fake News Blues? This chart is the cure! Full ensemble work, an open solo section and a solid swing feel are the cornerstones of this new original at the very easy level. Scored for 4...

Have you got the Fake News Blues? This chart is the cure! Full ensemble work, an open solo section and a solid swing feel are the cornerstones of this new original at the very easy level. Scored for 4...

Have you got the Fake News Blues? This chart is the cure! Full ensemble work, an open solo section and a solid swing feel are the cornerstones of this new original at the very easy level. Scored for 4...

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy level swinger has...

Everyone needs an infusion of the blues now and then and this chart for medium easy groups delivers. With a swinging melody, ensemble work at all dynamic levels and an open solo section (written or ad...

Everyone needs an infusion of the blues now and then and this chart for medium easy groups delivers. With a swinging melody, ensemble work at all dynamic levels and an open solo section (written or ad...

All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and e...

Featuring killer ensemble work, a strong melody, sax soli, an open solo section (as written or ad lib) and a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program. A great workout for ev...

Featuring killer ensemble work, a strong melody, sax soli, an open solo section (as written or ad lib) and a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program. A great workout for ev...

Featuring killer ensemble work, a strong melody, sax soli, an open solo section (as written or ad lib) and a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program. A great workout for ev...

Commissioned by friends and colleagues of noted music educator Cliff Kaminsky, this medium level piece is dedicated to his memory. This hard driving shuffle has plenty of ensemble work for everyone an...

Commissioned by friends and colleagues of noted music educator Cliff Kaminsky, this medium level piece is dedicated to his memory. This hard driving shuffle has plenty of ensemble work for everyone an...

Commissioned by friends and colleagues of noted music educator Cliff Kaminsky, this medium level piece is dedicated to his memory. This hard driving shuffle has plenty of ensemble work for everyone an...

Just as you'd expect to find at a late night diner, this chart serves up a slow, greasy blues -- according to Doug Beach, the greasier, the better! All is built around a down-home, 12/8 feel with a st...

Just as you'd expect to find at a late night diner, this chart serves up a slow, greasy blues -- according to Doug Doug Beach, "the greasier, the better!" All is built around a down-home, 12/8 feel wi...

All the elements of a great opener or closer are packed into this medium-easy blues-- strong melody, unison band lines, open solo section, and a shout chorus that starts soft and builds to a roar. Tho...

With a driving groove from the rhythm section, a strong melody and blues based harmonies, this shuffle for medium level groups is equally great as an opener or closer. An open solo section features an...

With a driving groove from the rhythm section, a strong melody and blues based harmonies, this shuffle for medium level groups is equally great as an opener or closer. An open solo section features an...

With a driving groove from the rhythm section, a strong melody and blues based harmonies, this shuffle for medium level groups is equally great as an opener or closer. An open solo section features an...

Duets are a great way to learn many of the skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed with a rhythm section. These 12 easy-medium level ja...

Duets are a great way to learn many of the skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed with a rhythm section. These 12 easy-medium level ja...

Every program needs a great funk chart and this very easy chart will get a five star rating from both the band and the crowd. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, wr...