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BLUES
FOR MR BUMP |
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| Beginner
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, C Grade
Jazz Ensemble, 2002. |
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"Blues
for Mr. Bump" is a straight-ahead blues in F that provides
a solo feature for the drummer. It is scored for full big
band but is playable by a smaller ensemble as indicated on
the first page of the score. Optional parts are also provided
for Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F and Tuba. The main theme is
a simple blues theme that is stated in unison by the ensemble.
The ensemble chorus provides space for the drummer to stretch
out with some solo fills. A solo section provides space for
solos by any other player in the ensemble. Solo sheets have
been provided for Bb, Eb and Treble and Bass clef instruments
with two fully notated choruses. These solos are suggestions
only and students should be encouraged to improvise their
own solos.
The
"Mr. Bump" in the title, is my brother-on-law Dave,
who also happens to be a jazz drummer - we still think of
him as family anyway!
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CARNE
ASADA |
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| Intermediate
Level
Set piece for Music Fest 2007 presented by Prestige Music,
B Grade Jazz Ensemble. |
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"Carne
Asada" is a smooth bossa nova for an intermediate level
jazz ensemble. The inspiration for the title came while munching
on some carne asada at a rather laid back barbeque in a park
on a visit to Palm Springs.
This
chart features solo space for the 2nd Trumpet and 1st Trombone
players. All rhythm section parts are fully notated for younger
players.
Trumpet
players are required to double on Flugel. If flugelhorns are
not available, have the trumpets play into the stand or use
bucket mutes.
I
hope you enjoy performing this chart! |
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CLAIRE'S
DILEMMA |
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| Advanced
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, A Grade
Jazz Ensemble, 2004. |
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"Claire's
Dilemma" is a lively, up-tempo number that gives the
ensemble a good workout. It features a catchy melody and bop-style
figures that will keep the sax and trumpet sections on their
toes.
Solo
space is provided for the 1st Trombone, 1st Tenor Sax, 1st
Alto Sax and 2nd Trumpet players. The parts contain written
solos to provide a starting point for less experienced improvisers
although players should be encouraged to work out their own
solos. The solo section is based on "Rhythm" changes.
The
chart features a dynamic, Basie-style shout chorus roviding
the perfect opportunity to show off a tight and exciting ensemble
sound.
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COTTON
TREE |
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| Intermediate
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, B Grade
Jazz Ensemble, 2004. |
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"Cotton
Tree" is written in a relaxed, Basie style and will be
a great addition to any ensemble’s repertoire.
The
first chorus features full ensemble writing with the melody
being divided between the sax and brass sections. The piano
opens the chart with a 4-measure solo passage and plays small
fill figures throughout the first chorus.
The
second chorus features solo space for the 2nd trumpet and
Baritone Sax. Written solos are provided on the part for less
experienced improvisers. The final chorus begins with a modulation
and features the ensemble with solo piano breaks.
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EASY
DOES IT |
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| Beginner
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, B Grade
Jazz Ensemble, 2001. |
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"Easy
Does It" is a swinging blues in Bb. It is scored for
full big band but is playable by a smaller ensemble as indicated
on the first page of the score. Optional parts are also provided
for Flute, Clarinet, Horn in F and Tuba. The main theme is
stated in unison, providing an opportunity for all players
to become familiar with the tune. A solo section provides
space for solos by any other player in the ensemble. Solo
sheets have been provided for Bb, Eb and Treble and Bass clef
instruments with two fully notated choruses. These solos are
suggestions only and students should be encouraged to improvise
their own solos.
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FIRST
IMPRESSIONS |
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| Beginner/Intermediate
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, C Grade
Jazz Ensemble, 2005. |
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"First
Impressions" is in the style of a laid-back minor blues.
The chart is written to work equally well with a smaller group
as well as a full jazz ensemble. The arrangement features
plenty of unison writing to help younger players establish
confidence within their sections as well as more independence
between sections.
A
solo section is included and may be opened up to feature any
number of soloists in the group. If using the minimum required
instrumentation, I would suggest using only 1st Alto Sax and
2nd Trumpet as soloists. To help out less experienced improvisers,
individual solo sheets with two choruses have been included
for Treble Clef, Bas Clef, Bb and Eb instruments. It is suggested
that students should be encouraged to improvise their own
solos.
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FIX
IT AGAIN TONY! |
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| Intermediate
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, B Grade
Jazz Ensemble, 2002. |
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"Fix
It Again Tony!" is a blues in F that should be played
with a relaxed shuffle feel. It features solo space for the
2nd Trumpet and 1st Trombone players with the chord changes
featuring a II-V-I turnaround. There is a chorus featuring
a sax section soli, just to keep them honest!
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GROOVE
TONIC |
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| Advanced
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, Jiants
of Jazz Ensemble, 2003. |
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"Groove
Tonic" features an energetic shuffle groove with plenty
to keep all members of the ensemble busy. The main theme is
spread around the band and requires a certain amount of flexibility,
especially in the Trumpet section. The sax section is put
through the paces with 24 measures of soli chorus. It requires
a big fat sound and plenty of agility. Solo space is provided
for 1st Alto Sax, 1st Tenor Sax, 2nd Trumpet, 1st Trombone,
Guitar and Piano. There is also a full ensemble shout chorus
that gives the whole band a chance to wail.
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NEW
BLUE SHOES |
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| Beginner
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, C Grade
Jazz Ensemble, 2003. |
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"New
Blue Shoes" is a swing style tune with space to feature
a trumpet, trombone and tenor sax soloist. The arrangement
features an easy melody with several key changes providing
a challenge for students. It is scored for full big band but
is playable by a smaller ensemble as indicated on the first
page of the score. Optional parts are also provided for Flute,
Clarinet, Horn in F and Tuba. Be sure to have the players
check out the key signatures for each of the three key changes
(Bb major, Eb major, C major).
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ON
THE BUS |
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| Advanced
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, Jiants
of Jazz, 2001. |
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“On
The Bus” is a bebop style theme (based on Charlie Parkers
“Yardbird Suite” changes) played at an up tempo
swing. The 1st Alto Sax and 2nd Trumpet, who are also provided
with individual solo space, play the head in unison. Written
solos have been provided on separate sheets for less experienced
improvisers, although players should be encouraged to improvise
their own solos. A unison shout chorus for Trumpets, Trombones
and Guitar provides some additional challenges for these players.
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PHAT
TONY! |
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| Intermediate
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, B Grade,
2006. |
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The
adventures of Tony continue in "Phat Tony!". The
chart begins with a slow, gospel style introduction, featuring
the 1st Trumpet, which gives way to a funky groove set up
by the rhythm section. Solo
space is provided for the 1st Tenor Sax and Guitar but could
be opened up to allow for more soloists and the brass section
is featured a Capella (that means with no clothes on!)
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TRAFFIC
JAM |
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| Advanced
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, Jiants
of Jazz, 2005. |
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"Traffic
Jam" is a lively, up-tempo swing piece that was inspired
by the mayhem and frustrations of rush hour travel! The arrangement
of the main theme features a small combo of Alto Sax, Trumpet,
Trombone and Guitar with the rhythm section providing rhythmic
counterpoint.
Solo
space is provided for 1st Tenor Sax, 2nd Trumpet, 1st Alto
Sax and 1st Trombone. Written solos have been included on
separate sheets for less experienced improvisers.
A
shout chorus provides the band with an opportunity to let
loose. There is a fair amount of independence between sections
in this chorus so be sure to count carefully. The ending brings
everything back home to the solitude of the garage for another
day.
"I
love Traffic Jam even though it is a bit tough! The voicing
is really nice with some great chords. Well Done!"
- David Adelt, Instrumental Music Instructor,
Education Queensland
"Traffic Jam is a good chart - it's interesting and challenging."
-David Humphreys, Adjudicator, Australian Academy
Festival of Music 2005
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WHIPLASH |
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| Advanced
Level
Set piece for Australian Academy Festival of Music, A Grade
Jazz Ensemble, 2002. |
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"Whiplash"
is a funk style composition that features the Trumpet section,
with solo space for the 2nd Trumpet and the Drummer. The drum
part has a relatively difficult, written pattern that sets
up the groove, in conjunction with the bass, for the entire
arrangement. Have the bass and drums work together to get
this groove sounding relaxed and comfortable. Ensemble cues
have also been included on the drum part throughout to the
the drums to support the ensemble. |
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