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