Partituras dificil para Big Band

The bass is the prominent features instrument in this 12 bar blues.

Bill Holman's compositions in the library of the Stan Kenton Orchestra were some of the most exciting pieces ever conceived for jazz orchestra. This is an up- tempo romp through the blues ... major an...

This soprano sax feature was composed in memory of Paul Shaghoian. A huntingly beautiful minor melody in 3/4 is supported by lush brass and woodwind textures. Scored for 10 brass (inc. tuba), with som...

A hauntingly beautiful ballad, with unusal voicings in an ECM-Vince Mendoza style. Originally a guitar vehicle, it can also feature vibes or tenor (optional parts are included.) Scored for 10 brass. R...

December is a Maria Schneider - esque chart that features tenor (opt. soprano) and trumpet (opt. guitar or vibes) solos. The ethereal melody floats over a 6/4 even-eigth groove. Solo changes are chall...

16th note funk groove in 3. Funky, contrapuntal a capella writing for the saxophone section. Jazz solos for trombone and alto saxophone. Described as Mintzer-ish by drummer John Riley. Trpt range: Hig...

Medium Latin in 7/4. Open solos in the mid section to climax in 13/4 slow rock. Then close like beginning.

Dbl-x feel funk. An exciting hard driving funk chart featuring Tenor & Trpt solos & ensemble playing.

A straight ahead shuffle in 5/4. Features Tenor solo, a soft shout, a double time Sax soli & big climax.

A dbl-x feel Samba in 4/4 shifting to 12/8; a very strong production chart featuring solos by Tenor, Guitar or Piano and Trpt.. Also extended Percussion solo to climax.

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...

Was commissioned by the U of North Texas for the One O'clock Lab Band's trip to Lisbon, Portugal. A colorful ECM/Latin groove features Tenor sax and Piano. Flowing melodies and the use of flutes, mult...

Tenor saxophone feature. Bright samba. Soloist must dig into chord structure. Currently voiced for lead alto on sax soli. Some direction indicated. Trpt high F's and G's. Recorded by the George Stone...

Bass feature, written and improvised to Indiana changes in 'F'. Some ensemble and sax soli (soprano double). Trpt high E's and F. MM = 140 - 160. Recorded by the George Stone & Friends Big Band 'Perfo...

Lament for trombone section with 'chops'. Lyrically written trumpet solo. Tuba or bass saxophone enhances orchestral depth. Some direction indicated. 1st trombone high Db, 2nd trombone high Ab. 1st tr...

The literal translation of this Spanish phrase is 'twisted hard'. This Latin song by Matt Harris features very rhythmic salsa figures w/an original displaces montuna for the piano. Solos for trpt 3 &...

Combines an authentic cascara rhythm [3/2 clave], with a samba.

Written in a popish latin style, 'A Game of Inches' is a hot, contemporary chart, featuring complex saxophone lines, crisp brass accents and interesting harmonic movement. You can hear the Big Phat Ba...

Burning samba will push your band & audience to the limit. Definitely not for the squeamish. Dbls. Alto on soprano and Bari on flute. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. No score.

Ballad. Solos for Tenor 1 & tenor 2. Diff. Ens section. Requires mature band to make it sound right. No dbl.. Trpt written to high D, scored for Alto, tenors, Bari, 3 trpts, 2 Trbns & Rhythm. ALMOST B...

Obviously, this is not a chart for those with a fear of ledger lines. Blowing changes appear for Trbn 1, & Guitar. This screams from downbeat to cutoff. Was commissioned by the U.S.A.F 'Airmen of Note...

Ia a samba feature for gifted alto and trumpet soloists. The chart is fairly demanding for the ensemble and does not attempt to avoid unconventional tonal centers (e.g. Cb Major). Despite the challeng...

Commissioned by the Pella (IA) High School Jazz Band. 'Elegy for Holly' is a poignant vehicle for solo soprano saxophone. Reminiscent of Oliver Nelson's 'I Hope in Time a Change Will Come', this chart...

Commissioned by Jim Oates. This contemporary jazz waltz features Bass, Piano [or Guitar], & Tenor Sax soloists. No w/w dbls. Lead Trpt to E.

Nice blowing vehicle on the chord changes to Miles Davis' Solar, can be opened up to feature any number of soloists. Extensive Sax soli is a highlight. No w/w dbls. Lead Trpt to Eb.