Charts

Power of 10

July 15, 2010 – 4:11 am

Power of 10, and sometimes 11, is a powerful little big band comprised of some of Philadelphia’s finest jazz musicians. Individually they have impressive resumes and collectively they present Rick Lawn’s contemporary writing with a sound and style that is incomparable. Many of these original compositions and unique arrangements are available for purchase on this web site so if you’re interested follow the links. Some charts will be made available in the near future.

Upcoming Performances

Power of 10’s next gig will be a concert September 10th at the Philadelphia Art Museum in the Art After 5 series starting at 5:00 PM. Please join us.

We anticipate a gig in September or October at Chris’ Jazz Cafe so keep checking this site for details

Recordings

What follows are a few samples of the bands recent gig at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philly. That night the band included:
Ron Kerber - alto, soprano sax & flute

Mark Allan - tenor & soprano saxes
Rick Lawn, bari sax & bass clar.
Matt Gallagher - trumpet & flugel
Jon Barnes - trumpet and flugel
Randy Kapralick - T-bone
Mike Kennedy - guitar
Tom Lawton - piano
Kevin MacConnell - bass
Erik Johnson - drums

Other regular band members include Chris Farr, saxophones; Tony Miceli, vibes; and George Rabbai, trumpet

Play Never Too Late

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Play Tapestry

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Play Out on a Limb

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Play Quiet Please!

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Play Giant Steps

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Play With a Little Help

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Play Devil’s Advocate

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More Tracks Coming Soon!

Hey, Gates

August 22, 2009 – 3:40 pm

Dedicated to Lionel Hampton, this straight ahead rhythm changes chart hints at Hamp’s signature tune “Flying Home.” Just like Lester Young often referred to everyone as Lady xxx, Hamp called everyone “Gates.” Two solo separate sections for vibes or piano and trumpet can be opened up for more soloists. The chart also briefly features drums in exchanges with the band. Alto doubles on flute and soprano and tenor sax doubles on soprano.

Instrumentation: alto dbl. sop. & fl; tenor dbl. sop.; bari; 2-tpts; bone; piano/vibes; guitar; bass; drums

Grade Level:Difficult

Buy for $20.00

(bbl-003)


Ease It!

August 22, 2009 – 3:28 pm

Based on the Paul Chambers/Cannonball Adderley blues head, this charts is arranged in a style reminiscent of Gil Evans’ imaginative early orchestrations. Solo sections for bass and just about any other instrument abound. Solo backgrounds help to propel things forward to an exciting shout chorus. Alto doubles on flute. This chart challenges your bassist to step up.

Instrumentation: Alto dbl flute; ten; bari; 2-tpts, 1 bone, Piano/Vibes, Bass, Guitar & Drums

Grade Level: Medium-Difficult

Score

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This audio demo is a MIDI file which starts quietly with drums on brushes. It is all I have at the moment.

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(bbl-003)


Rapsodie for Saxophone (arr. for quartet)

May 27, 2009 – 2:48 am

Greg Knapp’s stunning transcription and arrangement of Claude Debussy’s work composed for saxophone soloist and orchestra is far more exciting than the original, often criticized as an uninspired effort. This arrangement was informed by original orchestral recordings and the unorchestrated piano/soloist score. The orchestral reduction that includes significant soloist passages pushes the skills of the quartet to its limits both technically and musically. The work was recorded by the Nova Saxophone Quartet on their InNOVAtions recording available in digital download format from Cd Baby.

Instrumentation: SATB
Grade Level: Difficult

A RickLawn.Com Exclusive!!

Buy now for $40.00

(misc-008)This arrangement will be available soon in manuscript form.


Black Bottom Stomp

February 22, 2009 – 9:46 pm

This challenging arrangement by Rick Lawn is featured on the Nova Saxophone Quartet’s recording Double Image. Follow the link to audition and excerpt of this recording or purchase the entire album. This arrangement is based, note for note, on the original Jelly Roll Morton Red Hot Peppers recording including Rick’s orchestration of the banjo solo across the quartet! The score and parts will be available on this web site soon so stop back!

Instrumentation:SATB

Grade Level:Medium-Difficult

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Currently being engraved in Sibelius…available here soon.

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Quartet in C Minor by G. W. Knapp

February 22, 2009 – 9:36 pm

Featured on the Nova Saxophone Quartet’s Double Image recording, this challenging four movement quartet for SATB is available EXCLUSIVELY FROM RICK LAWN.COM! But please be patient as we prepare the score and parts for purchase.

Instrumentation: SATB

Listen to samples of each movement or purchase the entire CD right from this web site. Just follow the link above to hear the recording of this exciting quartet.

We are hoping to make this major four movement work commissioned by Nova available for sale in its original manuscript form with full score and parts. Check back soon for updates!

Amazing Grease

February 20, 2009 – 1:22 am

Chorale and funk tune with easy blues based changes for the beginning improvisor.

Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4
Grade Level:Easy

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Score

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(bbl-001)


Carousel

February 16, 2009 – 1:27 am

A jazz waltz with a solo section that is not too challenging for the beginning soloist.

Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4
Grade Level: Medium-Easy

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Score

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Only this midi demo is currently available.

Buy For $20.00

(bbl-002)


Public Domain

February 16, 2009 – 1:24 am

A nice moderate swing tune based on rhythm changes and some nice Thad-like ensemble voicings. A strong sax soli and open solo sections make this chart an excellent teaching tool and concert selection for high school and college big bands.

Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4
Grade Level: Medium-Difficult

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Score
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Incantation and Dance

February 16, 2009 – 1:21 am

Commissioned by the University of Northern Iowa in celebration of 50 years in jazz education, this chart is a challenging episodic work that begins with a somewhat dark, evolving incantation that can make use of extra percussion including tympani. An Afro-Latin groove takes over (that makes use of additional perc. including marimba) that eventually moves to a straight ahead groove for solos. Solos can be for alto sax, trombone and/or rhythm player.

Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 plus perc.
Grade Level: Difficult

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Score

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Sorry, no recording is available at this time.

Buy for $25.00

(bbl-003)


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