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
Play Demo Unknown Soldiers
Light Latin style for easy medium level bands with smaller brass sections. Trumpet to G#, trombone to F.
Instrumentation: 5/3/3/4/gtr, optional
Grade Level: Easy-Medium
Play Demo passing-time
As the title indicates, this chart depicts the many changing and unpredictable moods associated with Mother Nature. It is influenced by Kenny Wheeler, Jim McNeely, and Vince Mendoza. Lengthy solos are for Trumpet and Tenor while the soprano sax gets a brief solo. The percussion part (marimba & vibes) is important, however, guitar is optional. Woodwind doubles are easy. Lead alto dbls on flute & soprano, baritone dbls on bass clarinet. 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/(2 keyboards)
Grade Level: Difficult
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Play Demo 02-mother-nature
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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Play Demo hard-core
This beautifully orchestrated composition serves as the introductory movement to a four episode jazz dance suite entitled Mirrors: Four Reflections in Jazz and Dance. Traditional West African motives and Duke Ellington’s influence predominate as the piece moves from a chant-like introduction into a smooth African 9/8 feel. Percussion is essential as are two soprano saxes to interpret the free form written out duet complete with multiphonics. Alto I-sop./fl., Alto II-sop. /Fl./clar., Ten. I & II-clar., and Tpts II & IV-flugel.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 (additional perc.)
Grade Level: Difficult
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Play Demo seeds
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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Play Demo Zephyr
A challenging, very contemporary chart that erases those lines between improvised and composed music; contemporary classical music and jazz; organization and chaos. Much of it is not based on traditional tonal organization though there are reoccurring themes, some chord progressions and pedal points to provide continuity. This chart was premiered by the Univ. of Texas at Austin Jazz Orchestra at the 1997 IAJE Convention. Solos are for Trumpet, Tenor, Piano, and Drums. Sax doubles. Chart works best with two keyboard players (piano and synth) though one will do especially if guitar is available. 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/(2 keyboards)
Grade Level: Difficult
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Play Demo boundaries
Fusion style ala Freddie Hubbard circa. 1970s featuring trumpet and tenor. Electric piano works nice in this chart. Solo sections include a free section for the quintet that serves as the featured nucleus of this chart.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 (guitar is optional)
Grade Level: Medium
Kendro Music no longer owns the rights to this chart and it will soon be made available here in the store.
Play Demo sticks-and-stones
Scored for and recorded by the Nova Saxophone Quartet, this is classic composition by Dave Brubeck works very well for saxophone quartet (SATB).
Instrumentation: SATB
Grade Level: Medium
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Currently being engraved in Sibelius….available soon.