Thelonious Monk

One of the signature tunes from jazz legend Thelonious Monk is this quirky and iconic blues! Mark's great-sounding version for big band maintains the medium swing feel and “Monk-isms” from the original but he adds hisown stamp of originality with crafty ensemble lines rhythmic twists and some powerful full band statements in mixed meters. Solos are included for tenor trumpet and drums along with marvelous writing for the entire band.

Professional Editions-Jazz Ens-Never before published we are proud to offer Buddy Rich's famous version of this Thelonious Monk jazz classic arranged by John La Barbera. Newly edited and professionally prepared this edition belongs in the library of everyserious jazz ensemble. The tempo for this recording is a bit slower than Buddy's and more in keeping with the arranger's original intent.

Jazz great Thelonious Monk composed so many classic tunes and this creative powerhouse of a chart includes snippets of sixteen of them! Challenge your audience (and your players) to find them all as they are tucked in around background figures and countermelodies. Based on the chord progression of Monk's I Mean You Antonio's skillful work is an absolute clinic for the melodic genius of this jazz master.

Alt sax feature-Few jazz ballads have been performed as consistently as this Thelonious Monk gem. Mike's version is a solo vehicle for alto sax and includes a double time feel that alternates with the traditional ballad tempo. Beautiful lines andstriking harmonies help create a real standout arrangement.

Monk was a master of composing unconventional and angular melodic lines. John Clayton provides a jagged yet stimulating chart that features dueling trumpets and an exciting full band shout chorus. From the recording Explosive! -Milt Jackson Meets The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.

Monk tunes are always creative and a bit out of the ordinary. Also out of the GRP All-Star Big Band book this marvelous orchestration explores a variety of dissonances textures and styles. The tempo is slow and alternates witha swing double time feel. Piano is featured in the beginning and there is solo space for tenor sax as well. Woodwind doubles are required (flutes and soprano saxes).

Thelonious Monk was a master of creating distinctive melodies in the bebop style and this is one of his best-known offerings. Mark starts out by giving the melody to a small group of trombones tenors and bari. sax before turningit over to the entire sax section. After the trumpet solo section there is a marvelous sax soli followed by solo space for tenor sax and a shout chorus for the full ensemble. This great chart has something for everyone!

A shuffle at 166 BPM, this is a feature for two tenor saxes---not a duel, but a vehicle to showcase both your tenor players. Sample solos are provided, and the lead trumpet range is to written high C-sharp. Featuring a great sax soli and shout chorus, this is a very musical chart that is great for festivals. (6:26) / Ensemble De Jazz

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #30 includes: Blue Monk • In Walked Bud• 'Round Midnight • Straight No Chaser. (Note: CD includes tracks for two paks.)