This is a scaled down version of the big band chart that can also be found on Rick Lawn.com (listen to big band chart recorded on Unknown Soldiers by the Third Coast Jazz Orchestra). The chart is essentially the same and serves as a beautiful ballad feature for tenor sax throughout. Alto doubles on flute.
Instrumentation: alto/flute, tenor, bari sax, 2 tpts (dbl flugel), T-bone, piano, guitar, bass, drums
Grade Level: Medium-Difficult
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(10P-012)
As the title implies, this is a laid back soprano feature with added solo space for bass and drums. Bass clarinet is on the usual bari sax chair throughout. A challenging shout chorus is also featured in this introspective original that will make people stop and listen.
Instrumentation: soprano/alto, tenor, bass clarinet, 2 tpts, T-bone, piano, guitar, bass, drums
Grade Level: Medium-Difficult
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Recorded live @ Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia.
(10p-001)
Those of us from the “Boomer” generation couldn’t get enough of Carole King’s Tapestry album (there…I’m dating myself!). I couldn’t resist the temptation to take a second look at the title tune from this landmark recording, giving it a fresh new sound. Ample solo space is provided for piano, guitar, and choices between trumpet, alto and tenor.
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Only this midi demo is currently available.
(10P-006)
Composer/arranger George Russell gave me the idea for this different slant on the famous Miles Davis recording. In this case, everybody gets a chance to play Miles’ seminal solo over a very funky rhythm section groove. The solo section can be opened up for just about anyone in the band with a background on cue that hearkens back to the original tune - and the only time you hear the tune itself.
(10P-008)
This original composed for the Power of Ten starts with a strong chromatic intro featuring guitar soloing over top of the ensemble. Once things settle down, the chart becomes a moody straight ahead tune with numerous dynamic contrasts, and occasional reoccuring Latin sections with a 12/8-feel. Solos can be for guitar/piano, trumpet, tenor, and drums - in other words lots of flexibility.
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Instrumentation: Alto,Ten,Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm
Grade Level: Medium - Difficult
Play Never Too Late
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(10P-002)
From the Concept Music Music Series, this publication is available from Walrus Music. Up-tempo contemporary straight ahead groove w/intricate lines & hot ensemble passages. Reminds me of a 70s’-ish Tom Harrell/Bob Berg tune. Trpt & Tenor solos. Link to Publisher »
Instrumentation: Alto,Ten,Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm
Grade Level: Medium - Difficult
A Concept Music publication available from Walrus Music. A gospel flavor blues in the spirit of Charles Mingus. Lots of solo space and has that unique Mingus 3/4 time feel. Link to Publisher »
Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor, Baritone, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm
Grade Level: Medium - Difficult