(Grade 4-5, Solo Part Grade 5-5.5) (1992)

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​Contains PDF file with FULL SCORE (In Legal size page format 8.5"X 14") and a set of ONE of each part formatted in regular Letter size page 8.5"X 11" (You may make as many copies of parts as needed for your ensemble)

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE - "It's Just a Blues...Isn't It?" is a medium swing altered 16 bar blues form in "F" The melody first time features a trio (Flute (Alto 1), Tpt. 2, and Bari Sax) then adds more instruments the second time through. Solo changes are written in Tpt. 2, but solo changes are included on all parts for the open solos section. The title is in tribute to a former colleague of mine who (while leading our big band and not remembering what type of chart was coming up in performance) would always say "...It's Just a Blues, Isn't It?"

 Instrumentation: * 5 saxes (AATTB) (Alto 1 doubles Flute for almost entire chart*), * 4 Tpts., * 4 Tbs. (4th Bass), * Guitar, * Piano, * Bass, * Drum Set

Range Considerations: * Flute (on Alto 1) - High "F" above staff, * Tpt. 1 - High "E" above staff (opt. up to High "G" above staff), * Tb. 1 - High "A" above staff, * Tb. 4 - Low "C" below staff (opt. Low "B's" and Low "Bb's" below staff)

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE - "It Is What It Is..." is a "down & dirty" even eighths funk groove in cut time (heavy backbeat feel.) Solo changes are written in Alto 1, Tpt. 3, and Guitar parts, but solo changes are added at the bottom of all parts to open up solos.

Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (AATTB), 4 Tpts., 4 Tbs. (4th Bass), Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set, **(Piano/Guitar combined on one part)

Range Considerations: Tpt. 1 - High "E" above staff, Tpt. 2 - Opt. "E" above staff, Tb. 1 - High "Ab" above staff, Tb. 4 - Low "C" below staff; Mostly Low "D's"

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE - "Cups and Cakes" Written in the Calypso style/groove of "St. Thomas" this fun chart is one you're sure to enjoy! Solo changes are written in Tenor 1 and Tpt. 2 parts. Feel free to add optional percussion instruments to the groove if you like.

Instrumentation: 5 saxes (SATTB) (Alt. Alto Sax 1 part provided if no Soprano), 4 Tpts., 4 Tbs. (4th Bass), Guitar, Piano, Bass​, ​Drum Set

​Range Considerations: Tpt. 1 - High "E" above staff (mostly "D"s, with opt. notes up to High "G" above staff), Tpt. 2 - High "D" above staff (mostly opt.), Tb. 1 - High "F" above staff, Tb. 4 - Low "Db" and "Eb" below staff (mostly low "F's")

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE - "The One Note What?!?' is based on the tune "The One Note Samba." It's a half-time shuffle funk feel (swing eighths) The melodic line is featured in each of the wind sections throughout (Trombones, Saxes, and Trumpets) Solo changes are written in Alto 1 and Tpt. 3 (although the featured recording has Guitar replacing the Tpt. solo) Hopefully you enjoy my spin on this classic tune.

Instrumentation: * 5 Saxes (AATTB), * 4 Tpts., * 4 Tbs. (4th Bass), * Guitar, * Piano, * Bass, * Drum Set

Range Considerations: * Tpt. 1 - High "D" above staff (includes opt. High "Eb" and High "F" above staff), * Tpt. 2 - High "D" above staff, * Tb. 1 - High "Bb" above staff, * Tb. 4 - Low "D" below staff (opt. Low "C" below staff)

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE - "The Road Not Taken" was commissioned by the McPherson High School Jazz Band (McPherson, KS) in memory of Ben Richter. "The Road Not Taken" alternates between an even eighth ECM'ish style (based loosely on the tune Morocco by The Rippingtons) and sections of half-time funk feel. Written solo changes are in Tenor 1 and Guitar, with a final solo section that was written to add increasing soloists to build the chart to its conclusion.

Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (AATTB), 4 Tpts., 4 Tbs. (4th Bass), Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set

Range Considerations: Tpt. 1 - High "D" above staff (includes opt. High "F" and High "G" above staff), Tpt. 2 - opt. High "A" above staff (first ledger line), Tb. 1 - High "F" above staff, Tb. 4 - Low "C" below staff

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE - "We've Only Just Begun" is an Alto Sax feature written in a relaxed jazz waltz style. This arrangement is a great Alto Sax feature to showcase your lead Alto player. Based on the popular song by The Carpenters, it features moments of interesting harmonies and I feel is a great style for this classic song. I hope you enjoy this arrangement.

Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (AATTB), 4 Tpts. (including opt. Flugelhorns), 4 Tbs. (Bass), Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set

Range Considerations: Tpt. 1 - High "D#" above staff, Tpt. 2 - High "D" above staff, Tb. 1 - High "Bb" above staff, Tb. 4 - Low "C" below staff

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE - This arrangement of the classic Carpenter's tune is written in a Salsa/Latin style. Starting with the classic piano opening (written in a montuno pattern) melodic content is then featured throughout the wind parts. Solo changes are written in Tenor 2 and Tpt. 2. Another one of my favorite songs, I hope you enjoy what I think to be an interesting take on this timeless hit song. ​

Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (AATTB), 4 Tpts., 4 Tbs. (Bass not required), Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set

Range Considerations: Tpt. 1 - High "F" above staff, Tpt. 2 - High "C" above staff (with opt. High "D" above staff), Tb. 1 - High "Ab" above staff (including Tb. 2 part as well), Tb. 4 - none

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE - "Escargotian Dreams" is a relaxed, bossa nova chart that I wrote for my limited instrumentation jazz ensemble when I was teaching at Hayden High School in Topeka, KS. Solo changes are written in the Tpt. 1 part (but a Piano solo is featured on the recording) I later re-scored this chart for full jazz ensemble. The title "Escargotian Dreams" was decided by the students in the band and created the often debated question: "Is this about dreaming about snails...or is it about the dreams that snails have?" Regardless, I think you'll enjoy this relaxing tune.

Instrumentation: * 5 Saxes (AATTB) * 4 Tpts. * 4 Trbs. (no Bass required) * Guitar * Piano (suggested voicings written out for use if needed) * Bass (written out line w/o chord changes) * Drum Set

Register Considerations: Tpt. 1 - "G" above the top "F" line in the staff Tb. 1 - "F" above the staff

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(JAZZ ENSEMBLE) - "Shark Sandwich" is a half-time, shuffle funk groove (swung eighth note feel) that includes the tempo marking "Tasty" shuffle funk. Solo changes are written out in the Bari Sax part, but the tune is built on a four measure groove that is designed to be opened for solos (with the Bari being the last soloist with backgrounds playing the chart out) The title is surely known by any enthusiast of the movie "This is Spinal Tap!" (as is my other chart "Cups and Cakes") but hopefully it doesn't get the two word review that was given to this Spinal Tap album in the movie (you Spinal Tap lovers know what I mean...) Hope you enjoy one of my favorite charts!

Instrumentation: * 5 Saxes (AATTB), * 4 Tpts., * 4 Trbs. (Bass), * Guitar, * Piano, * Bass, * Drum Set

Register Considerations: Tpt. 1 - "D" above the staff (with opt. "F's" above the staff), Tb. 1 - "G" above the staff, *Tb. 4 - "C" two ledger lines below the staff

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(JAZZ ENSEMBLE) - "Tell Me One Last Time" is a Trumpet/Flugelhorn feature. This was the first ballad I ever wrote for jazz ensemble, and is a pretty standard "AABA" form (with a double time swing "feel" section for the soloist) and written in the classic "Kenton-esque" style ballad (with some hopefully interesting harmonic progressions) I hope you enjoy this chart that I feel is a great feature number.

Instrumentation: * 5 Saxes (AATTB), * 5 Tpts. (Solo Tpt./Flugel, 4 Tpts. (w/opt. Flugelhorns), * 4 Trbs. (Bass), * Guitar, * Piano, * Bass, * Drum Set

Register Considerations: Tpt. 1 - "E" above the staff (2nd Tpt. opt. doubled to "D" & "E" as well) Tb. 1 - "Gb/(F#)" above the staff, Tb. 4 - "Bb" below the staff (w/opt. "G" below staff)

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(JAZZ ENSEMBLE) - "I Could Write A Book" is a medium swing tempo arrangement of the classic Rogers and Hart tune. This was one of the first charts I ever wrote for jazz ensemble and my first big band arrangement of a jazz standard as well. It is mostly an ensemble feature with solo changes in the Tenor 1 part. I think you'll enjoy my take on this classic standard.

Instrumentation: * 5 Saxes (AATTB) (Alto 1 with Flute double), * 4 Tpts., * 4 Trbs. (Bass), * Guitar, * Piano, * Bass, * Drum Set

Register Considerations: Tpt. 1 - "E" above the staff, Tb. 1 - "Bb" above the staff, *Tb. 4 - "Bb" below the staff (w/opt. "G" and "Ab" below staff)

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE - This arrangement of the classic Carpenter's tune is written in a relaxed "Shuffle-funk" Ballad style (swing eighth notes). Starting with an introduction gradually adding each section of the band to the groove, melodic content is then featured throughout the saxes, trumpets (flugels) and trombones. Solo changes are written in Alto 1 (on Soprano Sax) and Tpt. 3 (on Flugel) but the arrangement is designed to allow for either or both soloists (if desired). Completing my "trilogy" of Carpenter's tunes charts (as well as another of my favorite songs), I hope you enjoy what I think is an interesting take on this timeless hit song. ​

Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (AATTB) (Alto Sax 1 doubles on Soprano Sax), 4 Tpts. (Flugelhorn doubles), 4 Tbs., Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set

Range Considerations: Tpt. 1 - High "D" above staff (last note of chart, otherwise High "C"), Tpt 2 - High "B" above staff, Tb. 1 - High "A" above staff, Tb. 4 - none

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