These two series include many wonderful charts by many different
composers/arrangers.
Remember that we offer free demonstration CDs of all of the music in this
catalog.
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BASIE'S BARBEQUE - Gary Slavo - Grade 2-3 -
SMP 128
- $37.00
In the Basie Tradition....a wonderful, melodic, sensitive, swing ballad a la
Li'l Darlin'. Move over, Mr. Hefti! Here is a brand new addition to the genre
of charts which has become so popular over the years. Included with the parts
and full score are teaching tools which will help even the youngest players
grasp the feel of this tune. Another great festival choice! (8 brass) Full Score
BLACK BOTTOM STOMP - "Jelly Roll" Morton
/arr. Stock - Grade 4-5 - SMP 171 - $47.00
This chart is destined to become a best-seller because of its unique and exciting
format ... an orchestration of Jelly Roll Morton's original recording of one
of his most famous compositions. The arranger has successfully captured the
spirit of the '20's with the modern big band. Scored for 5 woodwinds (incl.
clarinet and 2 soprano saxes) 6 brass and 4 rhythm, this is one piece that your
band and audiences will ask for again and again. (on Demo CD 105)
BLUE FOR YOU - Loran McClung -
SMP 114 - Grade 4-5
- $42.00
This wonderfully tasteful jazz waltz has been featured at the Playboy Jazz Festival,
performed by many All-State Jazz Ensembles, and is played regularly by the U.S.
ARMY JAZZ AMBASSADORS! Solos for Tenor and Trombone. (10 brass) Full Score.
BLUES FOR HAYDEN - Matso Limtiaco -
SMP 139 - Grade
2-3 - $37.00
Everyone who hears this tune loves it! It has a neat, unique feel to it, and
it is a wonderful teaching tool for young players. Lots of options for solos,
chord sheets for all players, very limited ranges ... all make this a very playable
piece. This is one of those tunes that your band, regardless of age and experience,
will love to play. (7 brass) Full Score (on Demo CD 103)
CHRYSALIS - John Oddo -
SMP 106 - Grade 6 - $42.00
From the pen of one of the best composers in the jazz field. Oddo is best known
for his many contributions to the library of the Woody Herman Band. This exquisite
piece is a first place winner in the IAJE composition contest. It has been performed
at the IAJE convention and throughout the country. It combines a ballad opening
with a ROARING, UP-TEMPO middle section featuring a small front line group (tenor, trumpet
and/or trombone). (8 brass) Full score
NERKMOBILE - Neal Finn -
SMP 108 - Grade 4-5 - $39.00
An IAJE composition contest winner, this tune is best described as a "Basie-type"
swinger. Solo space for Piano, Tenor, Trombone, & Drums. Excellent showcase
for your band's ensemble playing. (8 brass w/opt. 10) Full Score
TEMPLE STREET - Dale Wilson -
SMP 161 - Grade 4-5 -
$67.00
This composer won the Gil Evans Fellowship with this composition. It is printed
exactly as recorded by the North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band. An absolutely magnificent
chart. Features trumpet, tenor and piano solos, and a melodic and harmonic scheme
which makes this piece fresh, unique and modern. On the Lab '93 CD. (10 brass)
Full Score (on Demo CD 104)
"I love getting the music of the "lesser-known" composers into print. I select very carefully what we do publish, and I am very pleased with these charts from, Paul Ferguson and David Jones." ...... Bob Curnow
Paul
FergusonPaul has just had his first CD of his own music recorded in Germany (and available form Sierra). His talent has earned him the IAJE Gil Evans Fellowship award. He is the Jazz instructor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He writes a number of commissions each year, and is instrumental in the great success of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.
Blue
Highways - Paul Ferguson - SMP-169
- Grade 4-5 - $57.00
This chart is the one that won Paul Ferguson the coveted IAJE Gil Evans
Fellowship Award. It is a terrific "down-home, dirty" blues-ish chart
which swings and swings! The chart begins with a "bluesy" bass line
that occurs throughout the piece. Features a trumpet solo. Paul has written
powerfully voiced chords which sound sensational without a lot of really
high-range playing by the brass. He is one of America's new, up-and-coming jazz
composers. Full score included. (on Demo CD 105)
Nighthawks
- Paul Ferguson - SMP-228 - Grade 4-5 -
$47.00
This is the second movement of the suite Paul wrote as a result of his winning
the Gil Evans Fellowship sponsored by IAJE. It is a wonderfully moody, slow,
bluesy composition which features alto saxophone. A great piece to program
because of the uniqueness of the sound and the fact that the brass can rest a
bit. Marvelous tone colors as always with Paul. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 107)
Rooms
for Tourists - Paul Ferguson - SMP 229
- Grade 5 - $57.00
This is a wonderful, new chart by the recent winner of the Gil Evans Fellowship
sponsored by the IAJE. Paul Ferguson is an exciting, young jazz composer with a
very bright future. This chart, the 3rd movement of Paul's suite that he wrote
for the IAJE commission, is a bright, latin tune which features tenor saxophone,
flugel-horn, trombone and drums. A full professional recording is available.
5-5-4-3 (on Demo CD 107)
David's interests are very eclectic, having composed for many different types of musical groups. Jones takes a very fresh approach to scoring for Jazz Ensemble. His music is mature, well-crafted, original and very clever. Dr. Jones earned his advanced degrees at the University of Indiana.
Oolitic
Stomp - SMP-195 - Grade 4 - $47.00
Written for and dedicated to the Bob Curnow Big Band, here is one of the most
refreshing charts written in years!! David Jones has created a chart with a
character all its own. There is solo space for trombone, trumpet, piano and
bass. The ensemble parts are not difficult to play. It opens with the rhythm
section laying down the "groove" and it cooks on from there, using a
very unique rhythmic scheme. 5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 107)