Alan Baylock
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Big Swing Face
Arranger Alan Baylock takes this classic swing chart, composed by Bill Potts, and performs the Baylock harmonic magic. Features include lots of contemporary flat 5 chords, lead trumpet to B-flat above staff, and plenty of solo space for all saxes, trumpets, and bones. Based on the blues scale, this chart has swing figures galore and an optional vibe part, too. Swing! (3:32)SKU: ALJEM05034 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Caravan
Wow! This is a show-stopping chart by arranger Alan Baylock of the Ellington/Tizol classic. The groove moves logically between an up-tempo swing, a “Maiden Voyage” feel, a double time swing and a 12/8 Afro-Cuban feel. Features include plenty of solo space for tenor saxophone, brief written melody lines for various instruments, and lots of moving lines and sax solis. Lead trumpet range is to written D above the staff. Caravan is nothing short of spectacular.SKU: AL26885 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
El Abrazo
“El Abrazo” by Alan Baylock is truly stunning chart! The ballad beginning and ending will bring tears to your eyes—it’s that beautiful. The chart then moves to a samba around 110 BPM for the half note. Lead trumpet range is to written high C and there is a tenor solo with chord changes. You won’t forget this chart! As recorded on Alan Baylocks’ CD Prime Time. (7:35)SKU: AL45080 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Give It One
You gotta have this spectacular chart! Alan arranged this one reminiscent of Maynard’s version but in a lower key—the lead trumpet only goes to written D above the staff. Tempo is brisk at 220 BPM but you could play is a little slower. Solo space is provided for all four trumpets for flexibility. Truly outstanding!SKU: AL40368 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Play this jazz waltz will work for the holidays or any season! Beginning with claps and foot stomps, the chart builds throughout. Includes a written-out alto solo and lead trumpet range to written B-flat above the staff. Adapted from a chart originally written for the USAF Airmen of Note. (4:35)SKU: AL36051 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
The sonic landscape of this tenor ballad on a classic Mingus tune is free and soulful. The solo tenor provides an introduction, followed by the lush ensemble with a suggested written tenor solo. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat with optional parts to include flute and vibes. This superb chart belongs in every library.SKU: AL47031 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
As recorded by the USAF Airmen of Note and arranged by Alan Baylock in the style of “Li’l Darlin’,” this slow swing is the ideal chart for the holidays. It features no improvised solo but it has a written trumpet melody solo. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff, and it’s technically a very easy chart to play. Another superb Baylock arrangement. (3:02)SKU: AL33348 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo is a contemporary New Orleans groove chart that mesmerizes! Composer/arranger Alan Baylock delivers a very exciting arrangement with melody lines that are played by alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone with solo space for each. Lead trumpet range goes up to written D above the staff. This chart is funky, exciting, fun to play and will captivate the audience.SKU: AL26887 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
It’s All Right with Me
This chart has a contemporary half-time funk feel played around half note=96 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat, a suggested written alto sax solo, the initial melody is stated by trombones and then bounces to each section. (3:36)SKU: AL45079 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
This swinging holiday arrangement was adapted from the chart originally written for the USAF Airmen of Note. The saxes are featured with lots of section work and solos space for all five including written-out solos for each. Lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. (4:19)SKU: AL38669 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Livin’ Larger Than Life
Composer/arranger Alan Baylock delivers an inspired Afro-Cuban 12/8 groove to feature the lead alto sax with solo space. The melody is played by alto sax and trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to high D with optional E. An outstanding chart for festival or any concert.SKU: AL24861 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Love for Sale
Check out Alan Baylock, one of the finest writers on the scene today. Alan’s hip chart for Cole Porter’s Love for Sale starts off with bari, bass trombone, and bass handling the melody and it goes upwards and onwards from there. Jazz solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2. Lead trumpet to written D, bone to A-flat. Energy galore, full ensemble, contrapuntal lines, solos, solis – you name it, this fine chart has it. Love for Sale screams festival.SKU: ALJEM03027 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Moment’s Notice
A great swinger on one of Coltrane’s brilliant compositions. Set around 208 BPM, this chart includes solo space for alto and tenor and a lead trumpet range to written high C. A big shout chorus and sax soli complete the package. (3:58)SKU: AL41138 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
My Foolish Heart
My Foolish Heart arranged by Alan Baylock is a superb ballad featuring trumpet 2 played around 70 BPM. A double-time section with a suggested written solo, lush rubato sections, and the lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. You will love this arrangement! (5:04)SKU: AL49619 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
One Mint Julep
Brilliant arranger/composer Alan Baylock puts a very hip spin on “One Mint Julep.” A greasy salsa with a hint of Thad Jones-Mel Lewis, Alan’s arrangement provides solo space for alto 1, trumpet 2, and bone 1. The rhythm section will have fun with the salsa groove and few meter changes. This is a must-have chart! This recording is taken from the Alan Baylock CD, TWO SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT, available on Seabreeze Records. (6:04)SKU: ALJEM04015 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Over the Rainbow
Do you have two trumpet players to showcase? Here is a ballad everybody knows, scored as a trumpet duet. Everything is written, no improvised solo, the lead trumpet range is to C above the staff, and the second part is to written A. Lyrical and melodic, it’s a sure-fire crowd pleaser. (2:40)SKU: AL33354 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Spin Cycle
Contemporary, fresh, and energized, Spin Cycle is composed and arranged by Alan Baylock, staff arranger for the USAF Airmen of Note. He describes this chart as a half-time funk chart with a catchy melody and lots of fun ensemble sections for the entire band. This is a very hip chart that will be a highlight of every festival and concert. Tenor sax and guitar have solo space, and the wah-wah guitar and the rest of the rhythm section is featured on the groove throughout the chart. (3:28)SKU: ALJEM04023 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Take the “A” Train
Think of Take the “A” Train with a contemporary flair and you have the idea behind this inventive chart by Alan Baylock. Opening up in a swing groove, then alternating with a funk feel, bari sax, bass ‘bone, guitar and bass have the initial melodic statement in this terrific chart. Solo space is available for alto sax 1, trombone 1, bari sax and trumpet 2, and the lead trumpet range is to written D, above the staff. A modern yet superb chart of a tune everyone knows. Festival material! (5:15)SKU: AL30644 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
The Beat Goes On
Yep, it’s the tune by Sonny Bono, from Sonny and Cher fame! With a driving shuffle feel, this contemporary and hip treatment of this classic pop-rock tune let’s you know you are in for a treat from the first note. This is a powerful and fun-to-play chart with solo space provided for tenor, trumpet 2, and guitar if desired. The lead trumpet range is to written high D.SKU: AL38699 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Two Seconds to Midnight
Treat your band to some of the best contemporary big band writing ever! Featuring trombone and guitar soloists, this chart is perfect for festivals or concerts. Composer Alan Baylock is one of the finest writers on the jazz scene today and with Two Seconds to Midnight he delivers the following: energy, style, a modern rock-fusion groove, an intimate small group sound, the power of the full ensemble…you get the picture. It’s all there and it’s HOT! (5:54)SKU: ALJEM02044 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
We Three Kings of Orient Are
This is a superb chart by an outstanding arranger, Alan Baylock. We Three Kings of Orient Are is your first choice for holiday jazz—hip, contemporary, and swinging all the way. The band will dig into the independent lines and big ensemble sound all built around the melody stated by five horns. Alan provides ample solo space for tenor sax, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, drums, and baritone sax and the brass ranges are modest. A powerful treatment of a traditional holiday favorite, this is first class writing. Highly recommended!SKU: ALJEM01045 -
