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-65-14016
Description: "Blue" is an 11 piece Chamber Jazz Piece. It deals with unique doubles in the sax section. The Trombone solo is more modal while the Piano solo is over the changes, which are a little challenging. It deals with elements of unison playing, dense voicings, and counter lines. There’s also a rubato solo piano section in the middle of the chart. A beautiful chart if you are trying to introduce different size ensembles to your students.
Top Note Trumpet: Concert Bb above the staff.
Top Note Trombone: Concert Ab above the staff.
Mutes: No
Doubles: Soprano/Alto Clarinet (can play on alto sax), Tenor/Clarinet, Tenor/Bass Clarinet ( an play on tenor if no bass clarinet), Bari Sax/Flute.
Instrumentation: Soprano/Alto Clarinet ( can play on alto sax ), Tenor/Clarinet, Tenor/Bass Clarinet ( can play on tenor if no bass clarinet ), Bari Sax/Flute, 2 Flugel/Trumpet, 2 Trombones, 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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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
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14005
Description: This hip-hop tune is a great vehicle to feature a strong trumpet or alto soloist. The groove will challenge your band members to play “in the pocket” and the exciting ending is sure to please any crowd! Two versions of the chart have been created, one for high school level students and one for more advanced musicians. This chart was commissioned by the Katy High School Tiger Jazz Band for their TMEA invitational performance 2013.
Top Note Trumpet: Hard: 4th ledger G, Med: 2nd ledger Bb
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger C
Mutes: Cup (Trumpet)
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-25-14004
Description: This up tempo Sweet Georgia Brown contra fact is great for featuring two strong tenor soloists. The excitement and energy of this chart is a throwback to great Count Basie style tenor battles like “Doodle Oodle”. 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 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 (optional), Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 1 (optional), Bass Trombone 2, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14003
Description: This brush feature written in the style of Neal Hefti’s “Cute” is great for featuring your drummer and the ensemble in unison rhythms.
Top Note Trumpet: G on top of the staff
Top Note Trombone: 3rd ledger G
Mutes: Buckets (Trombone)
Doubles: Clarinet, Flute, Bass Clarinet (optional sax only version available), Flugel
Instrumentation: Alto 1 (opt. clarinet), Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2 (opt. flute), Baritone (opt. bass clarinet), Flugel 1, Flugel 2, Flugel 3, Flugel 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set
