The David Baker Series


 

 

 

All of these wonderful charts were written for the University of Indiana Jazz Ensemble.

 


5 M Calypso - David Baker - Grade 5 - SMP 272 - $62.00
This is one happy chart!  It starts with the trombones laying down a nifty bass line, and then a great groove with a calypso pattern.  Trumpets take the melody, and things cook on from there. Solos for Piano, Tenor Saxophone and Trumpet. David wrote this with Maynard Ferguson in mind, hence the "5 M" title (you'll have to ask him!).  This is a great crowd-pleaser.   5-4-4-3


Evening Thought, An - David Baker - Grade 4  - SMP 760 - $55.00
David Baker's music is wonderful to play because of its originality and sense of adventure.  This lovely latin piece begins quietly with piano, then brass, and leads into a warm, lush saxophone soli.  The brass quietly lead into a piano solo, alto sax solo and then a baritone sax solo.  The ending is quiet, soulful and beautiful.  Brass ranges are quite modest and the tempo is easy to play for most bands.  5.5.5.3 (on demo CD 116)


I.U. Swing Machine - David Baker - Grade 5 - SMP 761 - $67.00
David Baker's music is wonderful to play because of its originality and sense of adventure.  This is no exception.  Written for his amazing jazz ensemble at Indiana University, this chart, set in a fast swing tempo, just sail along at a fast clip, exciting all who hear (or play) it.  The trumpet section play the melody in unison and things swing on from there. There is solo space for alto, trumpet and trombone.  There is also a "killer" sax section soli.  Your band and audiences will love this one.  5.5.5.3  (on demo CD 116)


Some Links for Brother Ted - David Baker - Grade 5 - SMP 270  - $62.00
This is a great blues chart, and there are never enough of those!  Lots of blowing space for lots of players makes this a fun-filled romp through the blues.  David wrote this for his top-notch Indiana University Jazz Ensemble. 5-4-4-4