Solos for Jazz Tenor Sax

The funky stylings of Horace Silver are featured in this energetic arrangement from the acclaimed CD ?Live at the MCG? recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. A trumpet and tenor duet starts us off followedby ensemble punches and solos for tenor and trombone. The entire ensemble gets into the act as the chart roars to a climactic finish.From the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD ?The Clayton-Hamilton JazzOrchestra Live at MCG? (MCGJ 1017); Courtesy of MCG Jazz (www.mcgjazz.org).

Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz) Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. · Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs · Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases · Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format · Play-along tracks for every exercise included · Seven full band arrangements · Sample solos · Jazz history and people Book also includes My EE Library* ( myeelibrary.com ) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs* *Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)

The best of the amazing Herbie Hancock! Arranger Mike Kamuf scores this hip funky Herbie Hancock tune for the young player. This chart is ideal for this level with only three chords a repetitive groove and catchy melody. This chart includes written solos for tenor sax and trumpet and lead trumpet range goes up to written top line F with optional G on top of the staff. A superb chart from the first note to the last.Instrumentation.1st Eb Alto Saxophone2nd Eb Alto Saxophone1st Bb Tenor Saxophone2nd Bb Tenor SaxophoneEb Baritone Saxophone (Optional)1st Bb Trumpet2nd BbTrumpet3rd Bb Trumpet4th Bb Trumpet (Optional)1st Trombone2nd Trombone3rd Trombone (Optional)4th Trombone (Optional)Guitar ChordsGuitar (Optional)PianoBassDrumsOptional Alternate Parts.C FluteTubaHorn in F (Doubles 1st Trombone)1st Baritone T.C. (Doubles 1st Trombone)2nd Baritone T.C. (Doubles 2nd Trombone)

From John La Barbera's latest big band recording here is the title cut – a masterful arrangement of this little-known Ellington gem. The tempo is moderate in an African/Latin vein and features a wealth of interestingorchestrational colors within the context of the big band. Featured solos include tenor or soprano sax and piano. Unique and dynamic!From the Jazz Compass recording Fantazm by the John La Barbera Big Band(JC1011)

There's always time for the blues. This original by John Clayton (and recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on “Heart and Soul”) is set in a bluesy and relaxed tempo and provides lots of room for soloists to“holler” at each other. After the opening conversation between two trumpets the sax section lays down the main theme followed by answers provided by the brass. Solos for tenor alto trombone piano follow andfinally the full band takes us the rest of the way. This is a great chart to settle back on and just swing!

This hypnotic medium rock tune was a hit for the group War back in the '70s. Roger's effective adaptation for jazz ensemble is perfect for something a little different on your next program. Includes written or ad lib solos for Tenor Trumpet or Alto.

Here is a hip-sounding modal ?chacha? that combines the classic Latin rhythm with sophisticated modern jazz sounds. With crafty ensemble lines solos for tenor and trumpet and carefully notated rhythm section parts this will be a great addition toany bands library!

Legendary composer/performer Wayne Shorter has contributed many outstanding jazz standards over the years. On Speak No Evil one of his best-known gems Mike Tomaro has created a beautiful arrangement in a medium swing style featuring solos for tenor and drums.

From Booker T. & the MG's this is one of the funkiest instrumental tunes ever written. Roger does a nice job of adapting it for young jazz ensemble. Includes solos for tenor and trumpet.

Santa is swingin' into town. Mike Lewis has taken this holiday chestnut and placed it squarely at the ability level of the young jazz player. Logical swing figures, written out or ad-libbed solos for tenor sax and piano, along with lots of ensemble make this chart essential to every library. Toss in a few modulations and you have the perfect holiday swing chart-accessible, recognizable, and easy to rehearse.

The Brian Setzer big band helped define a new era of uptempo swing style charts. This clever tune from his Vavoom! CD works great for vocalist and is a blast for the band to play as well. Includes plenty of tutti ensemble featurespots as well as solos for tenor and trumpet.

From the acclaimed guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra Freddie Greene here is his medium swing classic Down for Double in an excellent arrangement for young players. With the saxes taking the lead complemented by figures from the brass and short solos for tenor and trumpet this chart swings hard from beginning to end.

From the Sammy Nestico album Night Flight here is a classic flag-waver that pulls out all the stops. Driving and modal this scorcher offers enjoyable challenges for every section. There is plenty of variety and dynamic range inthis one in addition to solos for tenor and trumpet.

This swingin' Basie-style shuffle starts out with a piano chorus followed by the saxes and finally a roaring brass section. Also featured are solos for tenor and trumpet and a fabulous shout chorus that starts quietly then buildsto the end. Just hard-hitting swing as only Mark Taylor can deliver.

Recorded by the group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy this is a great medium-tempo mambo to add a little Latin spice to your program. Roger's excellent chart features distinctive melodies solos for tenor and/or trumpet a percussion breakand a hard-hitting final chorus. This is hot!