Charlie Parker

From bebop innovator Charlie Parker. Now's the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms this enjoyable arrangement allows you to teach a bit of jazz history in addition to the band sounding great.

This appealing and lighthearted tune by Charlie Parker is treated here in a medium-tempo samba style. A small group comprised of alto tenor trumpet trombone and guitar takes the lead for the first chorus. After a solo sectionfor alto sax andtrumpet the entire ensemble jumps in for a chorus while trading phrases with the drums. A very effective and unique offering for young bands.

This medium swing standard by jazz master Charlie Parker gives even young players a great opportunity to learn style and an introduction to improvising.

Arranged for six horns this accessible chart on Charlie Parkers swing classic features a trio of alto trumpet and guitar to start things off followed later by great-sounding scoring for the entire group. Includes solos fortrumpet and alto sax.

Here is a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by Charlie Parker. The chart starts out in a funk style and then alternates with swing sections. Soloists have a chance to improvise in both styles.