Composed by Yoko Kanno for the Japanese anime television series “Cowboy Bebop,” the tune “Tank!” has taken on a life of its own. John Wasson's driving Latin funk version was written for his Strata Big Band and recorded on the album Chronicles. It features the quirky melody, sizzling brass punches, solo space for alto sax, and shows off every section of the band. A real screamer!
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A brand new orchestration of Eric Whitacre's popular composition for concert band, Sleep for String Orchestra is a lush and achingly beautiful work. This haunting chorale begins softly and slowly then blossoms to a powerful climax. Can also be performed with optional SATB chorus, with original text by celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri.
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This up-tempo swinger has become the signature tune for the Mingus Big Band. It opens with a free-wheeling baritone sax solo and features raucous ensemble passages and group improvisations. You won't find this chart on any easy-listening radio stations!
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Composed in a flashy merengue style, this brief blaze of glory is a perfect “hair on fire” opener or rousing score for mature ensembles. It featuers simmering sax lines, open solo possibilities, and carefully notated rhythm section parts. Stunning!
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A brand new orchestration of Eric Whitacre's popular composition for concert band, Sleep for String Orchestra is a lush and achingly beautiful work. This haunting chorale begins softly and slowly then blossoms to a powerful climax. Can also be performed with optional SATB chorus, with original text by celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri.
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Sofrito is a Latin jazz classic made famous by legendary percussionist Mongo Santamaria. Michael Mossman's smoldering arrangement features a moderate chacha groove and plenty of ensemble excitement throughout. With feature spots for the rhythm section, space for open solos, and even optional band vocals, this one churns from beginning to end! The recording is courtesy of the Mambisimo Big Band, directed by Jeroen Kleijkers.
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Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for your pianist, but the flexible solo section allows other players to be featured as well.
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Commissioned by the Houston Jazz Orchestra, here's a hard-driving shuffle tune that will make your mature ensemble sound great. The rhythm section sets the table for the saxes on the melody and answered by punches from the brass. Solo spots for tenor and trumpet are interspersed with inventive lines for the full ensemble. A soli for the trombone section follows, and rousing shout chorus caps things off in this dynamic chart. Recording courtesy of the Houston Jazz Orchestra - James McLaughlin, music director.
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Written for and recorded by Mario Bauza, Michael Philip Mossman adds his own unique flare to this Dizzy Gillespie Latin jazz classic. Featured soloists include trumpet (of course), as well as trombone and alto. A great showcase for the entire ensemble!
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From Gordon Goodwin's Grammy-nominated CD “Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences” comes this monster-of-a-swinger designed to feature the entire ensemble. In addition to a wonderful riff-based theme and a shout chorus that really pays off, the chart includes feature spots for each section (saxes, trumpets, trombones) without rhythm section.
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The funky stylings of Horace Silver are featured in this energetic arrangement from the acclaimed CD “Live at the MCG” recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. A trumpet and tenor duet starts us off, followed by ensemble punches and solos for tenor and trombone. The entire ensemble gets into the act as the chart roars to a climactic finish.
From the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD, “The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Live at MCG” (MCGJ 1017); Courtesy of MCG Jazz (www.mcgjazz.org).
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Adapted from the chart he did for Diana Krall, and recorded with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on her CD Christmas Songs, here is John Clayton's joyous up-tempo swing chart on this holiday favorite. These jinglin' bells never sounded so good!
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Trombones front and center on this one! Recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on Absolutely, here is a fabulous chart that features a relaxed “two” feel in the beginning, then gradually gathers steam all the way to the end. A great feature number for the entire trombone section – however, the full ensemble gets a chance to open up as well.
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