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Walrus Little Big Band Charts Series Fast altered blues. Solos for trumpet and tenor sax. Contrasting ensemble interludes and a shout chorus with a surprise ending. Top trumpet note: written F above t...

From arranger Ron Jones: 'This chart was created as a showcase for my all-star Infuence Jazz Orchestra made up of the top session and jazz players in L.A. I usually put it at the end of the second set...

1. Italian cooker, 2. beautiful Trombone solo, 3. rousing, swinging driving masterpiece. Solos; Piano, Trbn, & Alto. Dbls. 3 movements; Latin, slow & swing.

This work is a medley of 3 previously recorded pieces of contrasting style, meter and tempos: 'Cloud Theory' is a haunting ECM-like ballad which has solo opportunities for tenor or alto; this quickly...

Medley of Polish waltes done big band style. Harmon trpts - sax soli-trom. Unison ensemble, some clarinet lead reed section. 1st alto doubles clar & bari doubles alto. Recorded by Walt Procanyn on 'Bi...

Big band sound medley of Polish waltzes. Tombone solo-harmon trpts - sax soli-ensemble. Recorded by Walt Procanyn on 'Big Band Polkas' New York City CD. See Otter CD catalog at www.otterdist.com.

Easy, mid-tempo medley based on the chord changes of three popular Irish songs. Solos feature trombone, tenor, clarinet (soprano). Originally written for a St. Patrick's Day celebration, this chart is...

This will be a perfect addition to your next holiday concert. It is made up of five traditional Hanukkah melodies, each based on different rhythms used in Jewish music, including a fast swing version...

Unique harmonies put new life into the National Anthem without obscuring the traditional melody. This arrangement works well at sporting events as well as in a concert. David Dempsey (Saxophone Journa...

A challenging tenor feature and saxophone soli based on 'Giant Steps' changes. The soli weaves in and out of treacherous unison and harmonized lines. Inspired by the Mega-Sax New England tour and a tr...

AATB, improv in alto and tenor. Inspired by the writings of Chick Corea, this piece is based on fourths and other interesting harmonics. The head is a 12-bar blues in G minor, while the solo sections...

SATB, no improv. Programmatic chart depicting varius experiences while driving. Jazz waltz with a 4/4 bridge. Several contrasting elements using techniques such as swing and straight rhythms, a canon...

SATB, improv in alto & soprano. The entire story of Jack & the Beanstalk is told in this OprogrammaticO bebop blues while, at the same time, paying tribue to a number of jazz OGiants.O The melody has...

SATB, improv in soprano. AABA jazz ballad. Could be classified as medium in difficulty but does require some endurance. The lyrical melody is shifted around the soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones. Ha...

SATB, improv in all parts. This tune is a rendition of a Southern tent revival complete with a guest preacher, choir, and congregation. Built upon a twelve-bar blues, the chart borrows ideas from the...

SATB, can be played without or with improv (for any saxophone), medium, 3:00-5:00 (depending upon improv), improv on a single chord. Tune starts quasi-music box-like but transforms into a jazz groove...

SATB, improv on any saxophone. 3:00+. Straight rock-like feel at onset, moves to a mixed meter jazz waltz, then to a swing solo section and out. 8-bar, three chord repeating section for improv, walkin...

SATB, improv in alto. 4:45. AABA jazz ballad, lyric melody, interesting chords. 16th note sextuplets and 16 bars of ballad (double time) improv most difficult elements.

This medium up swing chart is loosely based on the chord progression to the jazz standard ''''''''Autumn Leaves.'''''''' It gives solo opportunities to the lead alto and bari players. Scored for A,A,T...

With a 16-bar form, this light and bouncy jazz waltz is the perfect opener, closer and solo vehicle. The tempo can vary according to the level of musicianship, so this is the ideal addition to the lib...

The second movement of the Continental Suite for saxophone quartet (SATB). Populatic Pond features tenor saxophone's improvisation over a jazz ballad. Medium.

Fast be-bop shouter. Starts w/open drum solo. Sax soli, Alto solo, open solo section. No score. Recorded by the Matt Catingub Big Band on Sea Breeze Jazz.

This is an exciting 12/8 clavinety latin/jazz piece that has trumpet and synth solos. The opening 12/8 section segues into a driving straight ahead shuffle with an extended tutti unison line before go...

What Is Life is a vocal tune that is also from the musical 'Bring 'Em Back!'. It is a medium tempo jazz waltz whose contemplative and introspective lyrics deal with the awareness of being alive. It fe...

Paul's orchestrated rendition of Billy Mitchell's tune is captured in the contemporary Latin feel. Solos: Piano & flute. Dbls. Recorded by the HMA Salsa Jazz Orchestra 'California Salsa' on Sea Breeze...