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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Hard Core
February 15, 2009 – 4:22 am
Seeds
February 4, 2009 – 1:34 am
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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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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Unknown Soldiers – 3rd Coast Jazz Orchestra
February 1, 2009 – 7:25 pm
Rick Lawn assembled a stellar cast of the finest musicians in Austin, Texas to present a 74 minute set of his original compositions and arrangements for jazz orchestra. Soloists featured include among others ex-Stan Kenton saxophonist Tony Campise, trumpeter Bob Meyer, Enja recording artist Mitch Watkins, View Point recording artist John Fremgen and Elias Haslanger, formerly with Maynard Ferguson. All arrangements are available from eJazzLines and the CD can be purchased from CD Baby. This recording features the “straight ahead” version of the same arrangement of “Donna Lee” included on Bobby Sanabria’s double Grammy nominated live recording Live and in Clave on the Arabesque label. Learn More>>
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Boundaries
January 31, 2009 – 3:00 pm
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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Sticks and Stones
January 28, 2009 – 11:24 pm
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
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Trane of Thoughts
January 28, 2009 – 11:23 pm
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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Newk Meets the President
January 28, 2009 – 11:09 pm
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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Small Wonders
January 28, 2009 – 11:09 pm
This original features alto saxophone and alternates between bossa and swing styles. The writer has included an open solo section, and uses convertible backgrounds to support the soloist while allowing flexibility for the group. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4
Grade Level: Medium-Easy
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Hymn for 9/11
January 28, 2009 – 11:08 pm
An unusual chorale written for advancing big bands, this lush and harmonically satisfying ballad captures the somber, but optimistic mood that came over the world on that historic day. An improvised piano solo is included in this hauntingly beautiful work commemorating the unforgettable events of September 11th. All trumpets double on flugelhorn. Bucket or hat mutes in the trombones and scored for flute, 3 clarinets and bass clarinet though an alternate set of saxophone parts is provided (soprano in place of lead alto.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 (alternate set of saxophone parts provided)
Grade Level: Medium
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