Lots of Coltrane influence here with this chart. The melody is beautifully scored, making use of muted brass and saxes floating calmly over a quietly driving rhythm section. Lots of solo space, a fun development section, an optional sax soli and a perfect closing. Alto 1 doubles on soprano. As recorded by 3rd Coast Jazz Orchestra Plays the music of Rick Lawn on Sea Breeze Jazz. See master Otter CD catalog .
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4/
Grade Level: Difficult
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Featured on the Nova Saxophone Quartet’s Double Image recording, this challenging Super Sax style harmonization of Charlie Parker’s seminal recording will challenge even the best players. An option set drummer makes this arrangement swing that much harder. Scored for AATB this arrangement will be made available EXCLUSIVELY FROM RICK LAWN.COM! But please be patient as we prepare the score and parts for purchase.
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Instrumentation: Alto,Alto,Tenor,Baritone (optional drum set)
Grade Level:Difficult
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Rhythmically speaking this chart is very challenging at first reading as would be expected of something that served as Gil Evans theme song in latter years. Bands will need a stout lead trumpet player and sturdy rhythm section to make this arrangement work. There is plenty of solo space for second trumpet.
Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor, Baritone, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm
Grade Level:Difficult
At this time a MIDI recording is the only demo available.
(10P-007)
Another arrangement of this Coltrane classic, but in this not a ballad but an up tempo version. The chart begins with a free section that eludes to the tune before the tempo is established. Solos for 2nd trumpet and or tenor and drums. All things considered, a very different take on this classic Trane tune.
Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor, Baritone, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm and optional violin
Grade Level:Difficult
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At this time a MIDI recording is the only demo available.
(10P-005)
Yes, believe it or not yet another take on “Giant Steps,” John Coltrane’s signature piece along with several others. This was the first completed in a trilogy tribute to Trane (check out Naima also available for 10 piece band). Lots of re-harmonizations, changing meters and challenging ensemble sections present rewarding moments for the band and audience. Solos are for guitar or piano, tenor sax and drums.
Instrumentation: alto, tenor, bari sax, 2 tpts, T-bone, piano, guitar, bass, drums
Grade Level:Difficult
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Recorded live at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia
(10P-004)
This arrangement of John Scofield’s title track from the late Miles Davis Album is based losely on rhythm changes with a few twists and in a funky modern style. Gil Evans late style can be heard as influences in this very contemporary chart. Lots of solo flexability includes space for keyboard, guitar, alto and tenor saxophone.
Instrumentation: alto/soprano, tenor, bari sax, 2 tpts , T-bone, piano (synth preferred), guitar, bass, drums
Grade Level: Difficult
A MIDI file recording is the only demo file currently available.
(10P-011)
This arrangement of the title tune from the classic Chick Corea Return to Forever recording is scored for large percussion ensemble and is still in preparation. Check back for details and a recording.
A Latin/swing chart based on rhythm changes and the timeless “Lester Leaps In.” This chart was recorded by the Third Coast Jazz Orchestra on their Sea Breeze label release “Unknown Soldiers.”
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4
Grade Level: Difficult
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Phone: 716-492-1254
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This high energy Latin/swing chart combines lots of counterpoint with forceful tutti-brass chords. An extended minor blues serves as the harmonic basis for the head and the alto solo before the tutti ensemble trades fours with the drums and congas. Recorded on the University of Texas’ Sublime in Time. Alto II, Ten. II, & Bari-clar., Ten. I-fl. Optional vibes and tuba.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 woodwind doubles as stated above (Latin perc. optional)
Grade Level: Difficult
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