SKU: KN.42877
UPC: 822795428773.
Commissioned by the Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra (LA) in honor of Bill Causey Jr., this beautiful straight 8th ballad will provide a perfect change of pace on any program. The pensive melody is backed throughout by the lush orchestration. A short piano solo provides just the right contrast to the ensemble work in this medium level chart. Duration ca. 4:20.
SKU: KN.61733S
UPC: 822795617337.
When you're lucky enough to find the perfect ballad to feature your star trombonist, it's often the highlight of your concert. Los Angeles film orchestrator Bill Liston has penned the ideal vehicle to spotlight your soloist with this straight eighth note ballad. The compelling melody of this funky ballad offers sufficient space for improvisation and will be a nice departure from the swing ballads normally written for trombone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included, and rhythm section parts are notated. Duration 4:00.
SKU: AP.1-ADV31005
UPC: 805095310054. English.
This wonderful ballad, Skylark, features the alto sax. Recorded by Mel Lewis & The Jazz Orchestra on Bob Brookmeyer: Composer, Arranger.
SKU: AP.33378S
UPC: 038081385303. English.
Also known as Hark! The Duke's Trumpets and composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn for the Duke Ellington Orchestra in 1956, this classic arrangement has no trumpets---just saxes and rhythm section. Edited by Jeff Lindberg.
SKU: KN.43493
UPC: 822795434934.
A driving shuffle always lights up a program, and this one will definitely deliver the goods! Commissioned by the Inaugural Mountain Ridge Jazz Orchestra, it is similar in groove to the David Letterman Show theme. From the opening bar to the final chord, it never lets up. Chord sheets in all transpositions are provided for the open solo section, and rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration ca. 5:35. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.64025
UPC: 822795640250.
This medium shuffle chart is a simple tune composed by Jerome Richardson, loosely based on The Preacher by Horace Silver. Thad's arrangement features the SATTB saxophone section, and is playable by advanced level groups. Duration 4:30.
SKU: KN.52800
Recorded in 1968 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this swingin' blues at a moderate tempo opens with an ad lib piano solo, then shifts immediately to a solo chorus for Harmon-muted trumpet. Tenor sax also serves as a soloist later on, with plenty of great section and ensemble passages providing essential power and balance. Duration 6:15.
SKU: KN.41934S
UPC: 822795419344.
Inspired by the music of the great Count Basie Orchestra, this is a perfect vehicle for teaching the swing idiom. It features a riff-based tune, lots of full ensemble work, and blues changes. Sample written solos for all instruments are provided so that anyone can step into the spotlight. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 3:03. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.52655
As recorded by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this ballad showcases the breathy sound of flutes, the mellow sound of short flugelhorn solos (written lines provided), and the warmth of an improvised solo chorus for trombone. The chart calls for an expressive approach from everyone, and ends with a flugel fill over a sustained ensemble chord. Duration 6:22.
SKU: KN.52600
Recorded by The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra on the album Thad Jones Legacy, this blazing chart, meant to be played as fast as possible, opens with a repeating vamp featuring horn players on Latin percussion instruments. Then excitement builds as horns enter a few at a time until the whole ensemble reaches the first tutti chorus. Solos for tenor and drums (with horns playing percussion again) are included, and the finale is swift and powerful. Duration 5:00.
SKU: KN.62045
UPC: 822795620450.
This 2015 Grammy-nominated arrangement, was recorded by the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra on Strength In Numbers' (Summit Records). The original Stephen Foster waltz is refitted here as a medium-bright tempo samba in 4/4 time. The 1st alto has an optional double on soprano, and solos are included for piano and alto/soprano sax. Recording courtesy of Summit Records.
SKU: KN.62750
UPC: 822795627503.
Recorded by the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra on First Flight (Summit DCD481), this breezy and relaxed melodic arrangement for proficient groups features warmly orchestrated brass, inviting chords for soloists, and a swinging sax section soli. The major solos are given to tenor saxophone and flugelhorn. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 8:00.
SKU: KN.43493S
SKU: KN.SN70200
UPC: 822795702002.
This beautiful flugelhorn solo was featured on the Sammy Sammy Nestico Orchestra CD Night Flight. As that recorded performance by Guido Basso illustrates, this chart allows ample room for a creative soloist to deliver a highly personal interpretation.
SKU: KN.SN70140
UPC: 822795701401.
After a 35 year hiatus, multi-Grammy winning composer/arranger Sammy Sammy Nestico has joined forces with the Count Basie Orchestra to arrange this chart for the A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas CD (Concord Records). This swing arrangement exemplifies the timeless Basie/Sammy Nestico style and is a must-have for all medium-advanced groups. Ad lib solo space is provided for 1st Tenor Saxophone. This is the perfect addition to any holiday gig. Duration 3:20.
SKU: KN.52350
As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their 1972 album Suite For Pops, soprano sax gets the lion's share of solo action in this bright swinger, with additional solos for tenor, trumpet and drums added for good measure. Plenty of bold tutti writing keeps the overall energy (and volume) level high, making this a great program opener or closer. Duration 5:30.
SKU: KN.52527S
As performed by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra at the Village Vanguard, solo opportunities are given to trumpet and piano, but the solo chorus can be opened up for additional players as desired. Other highlights include a challenging sax soli, high brass punches, and a big shout that takes it all out in fine style. Duration 4:15.
