Partituras de Jim Cifelli para Big Band

New York City based writer Jim Cifelli has crafted another tasty swing chart in this jazz waltz entitled Blues for McCoy. The tune's main melody is presented first as a small ensemble comprised of sax...

A lush opening chorale gives way to a contemporary medium Samba groove. Soprano sax is featured throughout on the engaging melody. The chart evolves into a modal solo section followed by a shout choru...

Contemporary jazz samba that offers solo space for baritone sax, flute, trumpet, piano and drums. The chord changes for both the melody and the blowing sections are inspired by Herbie Hancock's 'Canta...

This medium tempo chart features an engaging melody that moves between swing and Latin grooves and is full of unexpected harmonic twists and turns. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, trombone and t...

First Impressions draws inspiration from such classic albums as Miles Davis's So What and John Coltrane's Impressions. Use this chart to introduce your students to the relaxed swing feeling of an impo...

This chart successfully fuses Afro-Cuban, funk and up-tempo swing into one chart. Solo space is provided for trumpet, alto, tenor, and drums. Trumpet range: High D. (3 Trp., 1 Trb., A,T,B, rhythm). Re...

This hauntingly beautiful ballad features alto sax throughout. The orchestration incorporates muted brass and bass clarinet (an opt. bari part is included) in the style of Gil Evans. Trumpet range: C6...

A lyrical jazz ballad that draws on Coltrane influenced harmony and features the alto sax throughout. Baritone doubles on Bass clarinet. Trumpet range: C#6. 2 Trp., 1 Trb. A,T,B, rhythm). Recorded on...

Imagine Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers sitting in with Tito Puente's big band, and you've got Blue Mambo! While the rhythmic feel of the tune is absolutely Latin, the primary melody is a 24-bar long-for...

Imagine Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers sitting in with Tito Puente's big band, and you've got Blue Mambo! While the rhythmic feel of the tune is absolutely Latin, the primary melody is a 24-bar long-for...

Let It Groove is all about the pocket! The feeling of the chart is reminiscent of Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man or Lee Morgan's Sidewinder. The bass line is anchored to the bass drum pattern, and th...

Who can resist the groove of the Afro-Brazilian bai?úo?! This tune features alto sax and trumpet as soloists throughout the tune, contrasted by sections with powerful unison figures across the ensembl...

Ride the waves, man! This cool Caribbean customer will have the audience dreaming of ocean

Jim Cifelli has written a chart that is a terrific way to introduce students to the great Jazz Messengers

Jim Cifelli has written a chart that is a terrific way to introduce students to the great Jazz Messengers bands of Art Blakey. The Messenger combines a soulful melody and solid straight ahead rhythm s...

Inspired by Coltrane's 'Countdown' this up tempo burner features solo space for tenor sax, trumpet and drums as well as an optional collective improv section to close the chart. Trumpet range: C#6. (2...

This chart lives up to its name. An uptempo minor blues with more than a few twists and turns. 'GO' provides solo space for trumpet, tenor sax, guitar (or piano) and drums. (2 Trp., 1 Trb., A,T,B, rhy...

A moody lyricism pervades this medium tempo even 8th chart. Flute, trombone and tenor carry the melody and solo space is provided for soprano sax and trombone. (2 Trp., 1 Trb. S.T. sax, alto flute/bas...

A vibrant contemporary samba featuring Alto sax throughout. Solo space is provided for Trumpet and Guitar as well. Baritone has optional double on flute. (2 Trp., 1 Trb. A,T,B/Bass Clair, rhythm). Rec...

A jazz tour de force that moves through several different grooves and features guitar, trombone and an open drum solo. Alto and Baritone double on flute. (2 Trp., 1 Trb. A,T,B/Flute, rhythm). Recorded...