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Earth Tones

November 6, 2011 – 9:20 pm

This title track from the Power of Ten’s CD has 3 distinct sections, each relating to one another. The dramatic conducted first section features a rubato tempo and mixed meter, exposing the primary theme that is further explored in the 2 sections that follow. The second section in 6/4 is very Afro-Cuban and might remind you of early Yellow Jackets grooves. The final minimalist section features a drum solo before the return to the 6/4 groove and climax to the end.

Soprano soloist in the opening section who gets a chance to improvise into the open lid and strings of an acoustic piano to produce an unusual affect! Electric or acoustic bass is fine the the recording features electric. Solos can be opened up for nearly anyone, though the recording features trombone and vibes.

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

Grade Level: Medium-Difficult
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Out On a Limb (10 Piece Version)

March 6, 2011 – 2:04 pm

Scored for Power of 10, this arrangement is much like the big band version also available through this web site. A tour de force for trumpet and tenor, the Latin and Swing sections along with the harmonic scheme suggests the standard Green Dolphin Street, but hipper! The original big band version can be heard on the Sea Breeze CD Unknown Soldiers recorded by the Third Coast Jazz Orchestra and also available through this web site.

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

Grade Level: Medium-Difficult


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We Free Kings

December 16, 2010 – 8:53 pm

This holiday classic is perfect for gigs during the December season. Nice straight ahead 3/4 offers solo space for rhythm or horn soloists. Don’t let the warped title fool you, as the changes have been warped too! This is definitely not the one the carolers have been singing for years.

Instrumentation: Alto/flute; ten/soprano; bari/clar.; 2-tpts (dbl flugel), 1 bone, Piano/Vibes, Bass, Guitar & Drums

Grade Level: Medium
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Sigh of the Soul

November 6, 2010 – 4:05 pm

This is a haunting arrangement of the 4th movement from Paule Maurice’s Tableaux de Provence originally for alto saxophone and piano. This classical saxophone piece has been a staple in the solo repertoire for decades and is clearly informed by jazz harmonies and the blues. Solos in this arrangement are for piano and/or vibes and alto sax. The piece isn’t terrible difficult though I’ve marked it as such only because of a few high notes for trumpet 1 and the doubles for alto and bari players.

Instrumentation: Alto/flute; ten/soprano; bari/clar.; 2-tpts (dbl flugel), 1 bone, Piano/Vibes, Bass, Guitar & Drums

Grade Level: Medium-Difficult

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

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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Unknown Soldiers

February 15, 2009 – 10:00 pm

This unusual big band chart is a somber, introspective hymn with a Spanish flavor, drawing influences from David Sanborn, Gil Evans, and classical styles. Saxes need to double on flute or clarinet. An extra percussionist is also desirable. Solos for Alto, trumpet, and guitar. 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/perc.
Grade Level: Difficult

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Hard Core

February 15, 2009 – 4:22 am

Gospel style up-temp funky tune that features trombone and synth solos.

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

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Zephyr

February 3, 2009 – 12:45 am

An exciting Latin piece that features soprano sax and flugelhorn chart that was inspired by early Chuck Mangione and written for Gerry Niewood. This chart never gets dated and is a great closer.

Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 (guitar is optional)
Grade Level: Medium-Difficult

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Piece of Silver

January 28, 2009 – 11:14 pm

I’ve always been a fan of Horace Silver’s music, consistently brought to life by a band of the finest sidemen whether it was Tom Harrell and Bob Berg or Michael Brecker and his brother Randy. As the title suggests, this original is a tribute to Horace and is very reminiscent of his style. The 7/4 time signature makes the funky groove a little challenging, but the solo section is in 4/4.

Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor, Baritone, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm and optional violin and wordless soprano vocal
Grade Level: Medium – Difficult
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