Scored for medium jazz bands, this hip shuffle by Rick Lawn resembles an extended minor blues. Highlights include modest brass ranges, written rhythm section parts, solos for trumpet, piano and guitar, and a terrific sax soli. An optional guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4
Grade Level: Medium
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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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Good ballads in any style are difficult to find and this contemporary funk groove is definitely a keeper. Alto sax is showcased in the popular David Sanborn tradition and a contrasting bossa nova solo section spotlights piano or guitar.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4
Grade Level: Medium
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Recorded by the Third Coast Jazz Orchestra on their Sea Breeze label release “Unknown Soldiers,” this chart in the classic Latin/swing Green Dolphin St. style. Soloist include trumpet, tenor, piano and drums.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4
Grade Level: Medium-Difficult
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This vibrant samba knocked them over at the 1984 NAJE Convention. Written in the Rob McConnell vein with a catchy melody, powerful brass figures, and even several stop-time sections. Soloists (trombone and flute/tenor or piano) are given an opportunity to stretch out over some scintillating changes. The drummer also receives several spotlights. Alto I dbls. sop./fl./picc. (opt.), Ten. I dbls. sop.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 (see woodwind dbls, above)
Grade Level: Difficult
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This Latin-funk piece makes use of one of the great grooves found in the Steps Ahead’s Pools. The haunting melody initially appears as a rubato statement between the tenor sax and piano until a syncopated bell-like pyramid figure leads us into the groove. Solos for piano, tenor, and soprano. Sax doubles. 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/vibes optional plus woodwind doubles
Grade Level: Difficult
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This shuffle arrangement of Gary McFarland’s tune requires alto to double on soprano and features lots of open space for solos by piano and trombone. A bass solo is optional as is the challenging woodwind soli for flutes and clarinets. This chart is a little reminiscent of Thad Jones’ “Don’t Get Sassy.”
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/3
Grade Level: Difficult
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Gorgeous ballad that features tenor saxophone throughout and a double time solo section with ensemble shout chorus. Recorded on the Sea Breeze release “Unknown Soldiers” by the Third Coast Jazz Orchestra
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4(vibes optional) additional woodwind doubles
Grade Level: Difficult
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A 6/4 march-like groove turns into a Latin feel in the style of vintage Chuck Mangione complete with flugelhorn and soprano sax duet. This chart is very melodic and memorable but has a punch to it as well; and the groove is infectious. No recording other than the MIDI file below is yet available.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4
Grade Level: Medium-Difficult
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Play Demo Parade of the Unicorns
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Clever arranging and tasteful orchestration give this “ensemble feature“ a fresh yet traditional look at swing. An introduction marked by interesting bass, trombone and brush work gives way to a light two beat presentation of the head before settling into a moderate tempo straight-ahead groove.
The ensemble gets a chance to show its teeth as the piece half-times into a slow, hard bluesy feel and a brief stop time section en route to the original tempo and a great ending.
This is one movement from the dance suite Mirrors that included “Seeds,” “Chasing After Dreams,” and “Loose Ends.”
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4(doubles on ten 1 & 2 and bari). Brief solos for soprano, bari and piano. Alto I-sop., Alto II, Ten. I & II-fl., Bari-fl./picc.
Grade Level: Difficult
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