The Girl from Ipanema | One Note Samba | Meditation | Desafinado | No More Blues. Par JOBIM ANTONIO CARLOS / WESTBY OIVIND (Arr.). Øivind Westby has written a number of excellent but demanding instrumental arrangements for Concert Band. In the present one, he has transcribed five of the most famous by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) grew up near Ipanema, the famous beach in Rio de Janeiro. His big break through and most creative period came in the 50?s and 60?s which gave him the status as the greatest Brazilian composer of all times. Together with Stan Getz and João and Astrud Gilberto he recorded one of the best selling jazz-albums of all times, an album which feature several of his most famous compositions. His inspiration includes another Brazilian great; Pixinguinha, but also classical composers like Frederick Chopin and Claude Debussy. He died in NYC in 1994 after composing approx. 400 works. He is recognized all over the world as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par ANDERSON LEROY. Leroy Anderson\'s Jazz Pizzicato is a quintessential proof of his legendary status as a composer of light music. With a nostalgic nod toward the traditional American dance form known as the cakewalk, this bright and cheerful tune will have the audience whistling and tapping their toes long after the final note of your concert! This exclusive Southern band edition by Mark Rogers reintroduces Anderson\'s enchanting work to new generations of audiences. / Date parution : 2022-09-20/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Stephen Bulla strikes gold again with this accessible but jazzy Trombone section feature. There is plenty of rhythmic fun for everyone while the trombones get that important time out front. The old spiritual 'The Gospel Train' lends itself beautifully to a swing-jazz treatment and if there's anyone who knows how to bring the jazz idiom to the concert band setting it's Stephen Bulla. If you prefer two Trombone soloists can be featured while the rest of the section plays along on the Euphonium part. Your band will want to do this one again and again and so will you so Get On Board!

Based on the famous Canadian Brass version by master arranger Luther Henderson here is a wonderful adaptation for concert band by Michael Brown. Opening with a bluesy medium swing feel the tuba section is featured on the melodyalong with a small group of players. Mid-way through the arrangement the style changes to an up-tempo Dixieland style with the melody cleverly traded between various sections of the band. This rousing number is sure to be afavorite.

Alan Menken???s Beauty And The Beast arranged by Toshio Mashima for Concert Band.

Edward Kennedy ?Duke? Ellington?s influence on the swing era as musician, bandleader and composer is unparalleled. His arrangement of his own composition It Don?t Mean a Thing (If It Ain?t Got That Swing) is perhaps the first to carry the word ?swing? in the title, thereby coining a musical phrase. Toshio Mashima?s stylish arrangement of this jazz standard for concert band hits the perfect note.

Composed by jazz pianist Chick Corea and recorded on his landmark 1973 album Light as a Feather this vibrant work has solidified its standing as a jazz fusion classic. The lyrical and sensuous opening features a solo Tenor Sax followed by a fast and energetic Latin pulse that features the melody traded between various sections of the band. Paul Murtha's exciting version is effectively crafted for the concert stage.

Arr. Johan de Meij. Par CHOSTAKOVITCH DIMITRI. / Niveau : 4.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

(Alto Saxophone Solo with Band)-(Alto Saxophone Solo with Band). This timeless song originally recorded by Louis Armstrong is heard on the newest Kenny G album cleverly incorporating Louis' voice with Kenny's sweet saxophone. Richard Saucedo brings us this flexible version for band that can feature a saxophone soloist.

Mettre en avant vos trois plus chaudes solistes de trompette dans cette fonction Dixieland de style. Basé sur 'When the Saints Go Marching In', ce nouvel arrangement a une saveur de haute énergie contemporaine. Balancer sur avec quelques saints de la hanche! / Concert Band

Saxophone Section Feature-Helping to pioneer the Afro-Cuban style of the '40s Dizzy Gillepsie's signature composition has been recorded by countless jazz artists over the years and has become a true jazz standard. Skillfully arranged here as a Saxophone section feature with concert band this sizzling arrangement alternates between Latin and swing styles like the original. A wonderful change of pace.