Your band will get into this exciting chart reminiscent of the cool-jazz style of Gil Evans. This 16-bar blues is a familiar form with fresh sounding modal harmonies. Challenge your players and amaze your audiences.
Expand the sound and experience of your band with this daring avant-garde composition. Your sax section will learn the necessary skills of doubling on flute and clarinet. Juxtaposed avant-grade and straight-ahead swing sections will engage your audience.
Challenge your band with this blues chart written over a 5/4 groove. Empower your players to improvise in this striking modal style and offbeat groove. The dominant development section will hold your audience spellbound.
Put a daring chart in your book for your next gig with this G-minor shuffle. All your players can do some blowin’ with the changes in everyone’s part. Everyone will get up and dance from the opening bars and mesmerized by the ensemble section.
Your audience will feel the energy of this terrific uptempo swing chart at the program. Your sax section will sound great and learn play as a section with the challenging sax soli. Spotlight trumpet and trombone soloists with space to build their improv skills.
Captivate your audience with this off-beat chart with something unforgettable for everyone. Each musician plays a vital role in this minor blues featuring the bass instruments (bass, baritone sax, bass trombone). The off-beat voicings and inventive ensemble sections give your musicians a unique experience.
In the tradition of Thad Jones, this 16-bar blues gives all your band members an opportunity to stretch out in some solo space. You’ll love this chart with compelling ensemble sections and open solos to challenge all your musicians. Bring the spirit of the Village Vanguard to your next gig.
A straight-ahead swing chart with some twists and turns to challenge your jazz ensemble and its audience. This chart features a groove based on nine beats and an open solo section to feature all the band members who would like solo space.