Catalog Number: MTM-85-14026
Description: This song has a curious, lyrical melody over a unique set of chord changes that flows naturally, but not predictably over a slow straight-eighth jazz feel. Flugelhorn, baritone saxophone & guitar share the melody as well as the solo space. An easy read that has a modern sound, it's very playable by intermediate ensembles. Performed by the New York All-State Jazz Ensemble. Recorded by the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights on "Commissions 2006."
Appears On: West Point Band’s Jazz Knights – “Commissions 2006”
Top Note Trumpet: F 6 (written)
Top Note Trombone: Ab 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: Alto 1: Flute; Flugels optional for trumpet section
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14025
Description: An up-tempo swinger with solos for trumpet and tenor that ends with an all-out halftime ensemble shout chorus. The inspiration for this arrangement was to imagine the Buddy Rich Band playing the theme to a cop show. Makes a great opener or closer.
Top Note Trumpet: G 6 (written)
Top Note Trombone: Bb 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14024
Description: Commissioned by the Brockport, NY High School Commission Project 2009-2010, Cancion del Diablo Azul is a high energy latin-infused piece sure to be a favorite of both the band and audience alike! Featuring a breakdown section that builds in layers to a powerful send-off for an open drumset/percussion solo - it's a great piece to feature all of your percussionists! Open solo space over simple chord changes in each horn section, as well as written out rhythm section parts make this an enjoyable chart for schools and intermediate ensembles.
Top Note Trumpet: B 5 (written)
Top Note Trombone: G 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14023
Description: This funky chart is inspired by the musicians who occupy Nashville, TN the “Music City.” This chart is written to feature a strong tenor saxophone and trombone soloist. The entire ensemble (specifically rhythm section) must be able to play with a loose funk feel.
Top Note Trumpet: 4th ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger C
Mutes: None
Doubles: Electric Piano (Opt. Piano), Electric Bass
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trumpet 5, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone , Guitar, Electric Piano, Electric Bass, Drum Set
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14022
Description: This straight ahead tune features the band and your trombone section. The changes are based on the timeless standard “There is No Greater Love”.
Top Note Trumpet: 4th ledger Eb, Opt. 4th Ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger C
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trumpet 5 (opt), Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14021
Description: This “in your face” techno/rock tune is an epic adventure through the Atmosph-Mire! If you’re looking for a reason to crank the guitar to 11 and send your band into overdrive this is the chart. This appears on the Tyler Mire Big Band’s CD “Enter the Atmosph-Mire”
Top Note Trumpet: 4th ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger B
Mutes: Harmon (Trumpets), Buckets (Trombone)
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet/Flugel 3, Trumpet 4, Trumpet 5 (optional), Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Electric Bass, Drum Set
Catalog Number: MTM-65-14017
Description: "Convergence" has Bob Brookmeyer and Maria Schneider influences. It features Saxophones and Trombones on tricky melody and counter-melody lines. There are 3 main grooves through-out this chart, moving between Swing, Straight- eighth, and 12/8. It also features dense harmonies at times in the horn voicings, great for the developing college Jazz Ensemble. The solos are modal in nature, with the Soprano Sax solo being in odd meter, Trombone being in 12/8, and an open Drum solo. A challenging, but fun chart.
Top Note Trumpet: Concert D above the staff
Top Note Trombone: Concert A above the staff
Mutes: Trumpets Harmon, Trumpets Cup, Trombones Cup.
Doubles: Soprano Sax lead
Instrumentation: Soprano Sax lead, Alto sax, 2 Tenors, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Piano, Acoustic Bass, Drums
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Catalog Number: MTM-45-14015
Description: Arranged for the Atlantic All-Stars big band performance at the Halifax Jazz Festival, this tune starts with a saxophone chorale and leads into a harmonically rich territory that develops into a modern swinging romp. Solos for trumpet and piano.
Top Note Trumpet: High D
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger B
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari, Trumpets 1-5, Trombone 1-4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
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Price: $50.00
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14013
Description: This swingin’ Thad Jones inspired shuffle is great for featuring soloists and the band. This was the co-winner of the 2012 JEN Composition Showcase and was recorded on “Lab 2012″.
For jazz ensemble featuring either 8 brass (soprano featured) or 10 brass (trombone featured).
Appears On: One O’Clock Lab Band – “Lab 2012”
Top Note Trumpet: 4th ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger C
Mutes: None
Doubles: Soprano
Instrumentation: Soprano 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trumpet 5, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 1, Bass Trombone 2, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14012
Description: This funky hip-hop shuffle is fun for the audience and a great vehicle to feature your tenor player. This chart was commissioned for the Taylor High School Jazz Band under the direction of Bruce Melville. Great for high school and college level bands.
Top Note Trumpet: 2nd ledger C
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger Bb
Mutes: Harmon (Trumpet)
Doubles: Electric Bass, Electric Piano (opt.)
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trumpet 5, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 1, Bass Trombone 2, Guitar, Electric Piano, Electric Bass, Drum Set
Catalog Number: MTM-45-14010
Description: Commissioned by Galen Jeter and the Dallas Jazz Orchestra, Helicopter is A funky get-down that's sure to be the engine on the groove truck.Harmonically interesting, Helicopter is sure to get you audience moving and you band grooving.
Top Note Trumpet: High D, optional double A
Top Note Trombone: High C
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:
Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari, Trumpets 1-5, Trombone 1-4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum set
Catalog Number: MTM-35-14009
Description: This is funky number that's in the style of Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters. After the melody is traded around the ensemble using different combinations of instruments, there is a trumpet solo (great for funky or even outside playing), a break down which contains several short but challenging horn solis, followed by a brief, but high energy tenor sax solo. A great piece for a strong funky ensemble.
Top Note Trumpet: 3rd ledger F
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger Bb
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum set
Catalog Number: MTM-35-14008
Description: This is a number in the style of the Mingus big band's "Moanin'." It features 2 bari saxes with a repeating riff up top, building in intensity each time until the brigde. Then there's a dueling bari sax solo, followed by a horn soli, then an alto sax solo over altered chord vamp.
Top Note Trumpet: 4th Ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger C
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor, Baritone 1, Baritone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum set
Catalog Number: MTM-35-14007
Description: This is a fun, funky number in the style of Thelonious Monk. After the melody is stated, there's a tenor sax solo, followed by a sax soli, then a breakdown leading into a trombone solo. Then a shout chorus, leading to a short bass solo, the back in to the melody.
Top Note Trumpet: 2nd Ledger C# (4th Ledger A opt.)
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger B
Mutes: Harmon (Trumpet)
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Soprano 1 (optional Alto 1), Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Trombone 4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum set
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14006
Description: This is a great chart for bands looking for something more modern and challenging. This charts features extensive woodwind doubling in the saxophone section as well as various mutes for the brass. “Vibes” will challenge your band to play more subtly and develop a refined sound.
Top Note Trumpet: 4th ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger Bb
Mutes: Harmon, Cup, Bucket (Trumpets), Cup, Bucket (Trombones)
Doubles: Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flugel
Instrumentation: Alto 1/Flute 1, Alto 2/Flute 2, Tenor 1/Clarinet 1, Tenor 2/Clarinet 2, Baritone/Bass Clarinet, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet/Flugel 4, Trumpet/Flugel 5, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 1, Bass Trombone 2, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set
