This shuffle arrangement of Gary McFarland’s tune requires alto to double on soprano and features lots of open space for solos by piano and trombone. A bass solo is optional as is the challenging woodwind soli for flutes and clarinets. This chart is a little reminiscent of Thad Jones’ “Don’t Get Sassy.” Instrumentation: 5/4/4/3 Grade […]
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Chasing After Dreams
January 28, 2009 – 11:04 pm
Gorgeous ballad that features tenor saxophone throughout and a double time solo section with ensemble shout chorus. Recorded on the Sea Breeze release “Unknown Soldiers” by the Third Coast Jazz Orchestra Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4(vibes optional) additional woodwind doubles Grade Level: Difficult Link to Publisher » Play Demo 08-chasing-after-dreams
Parade of the Unicorns
January 28, 2009 – 11:03 pm
A 6/4 march-like groove turns into a Latin feel in the style of vintage Chuck Mangione complete with flugelhorn and soprano sax duet. This chart is very melodic and memorable but has a punch to it as well; and the groove is infectious. No recording other than the MIDI file below is yet available. Instrumentation: […]
Traditions (aka. In the Tradition)
January 28, 2009 – 11:02 pm
Clever arranging and tasteful orchestration give this “ensemble feature“ a fresh yet traditional look at swing. An introduction marked by interesting bass, trombone and brush work gives way to a light two beat presentation of the head before settling into a moderate tempo straight-ahead groove. The ensemble gets a chance to show its teeth as […]
Loose Ends
January 28, 2009 – 11:01 pm
This one is NOT for the timid! Although the chart defies classification, Weather Report fans will be knocked out with its relentless, hard-driving groove and somewhat ethereal wind writing. There’s lots of solo room for the guitar and drummer along with shorter solos for soprano sax and trumpet. Optional parts for drum machine and synthesizer […]
Hopscotch
January 26, 2009 – 12:37 am
One of my more recent compositions for big band, this chart is a tour de force for baritone soloist. It can be played with 5 saxes plus the soloist or with only 5 saxes. While the saxophone parts are challenging, brass parts are reasonable as are rhythm. Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 Grade Level: Difficult A Rick Lawn.Com […]
Homage
January 25, 2009 – 9:54 pm
This arrangement of Gerry Niewood’s tribute to Coltrane and his modal style features an alto (or tenor) soloist in addition to a full sax section. Other soloists could include trombone or rhythm. The bass clarinet double on bari chair is optional. Tempo is somewhat flexible and the demo recording is a bit fast. The chart […]
Out of Town
January 25, 2009 – 9:45 pm
A big band arrangement of the exciting Russell Ferrante tune recorded by the YELLOWJACKETS on their Four Corners MCA Records release. This chart features a contemporary approach to rhythm changes but with a unique twist. A very challenging sax soli and solos for alto and guitar or piano are features of this demanding arrangement. Instrumentation: […]
The Nova Saxophone Quartet (Debut Recording)
January 22, 2009 – 6:22 am
The debut recording by the Nova Quartet is still a classic featuring many of the Paris Conservatory “chestnuts” from the repertoire. All this great must is fortunately still in print and performed regularly by quartets around the globe. Music – the universal language! Track Info Price 1. Robert Clerisse: Introduction et Scherzo pub. […]
Never Too Late – 10 Piece Version
January 22, 2009 – 6:09 am
This original was composed for the Power of Ten and is featured as the ear opening first track on their CD Earth Tones. The strong chromatic intro makes one wonder where the chart is going, but once things settle down, the chart becomes a moody straight ahead tune with numerous dynamic contrasts and reoccurring Latin […]