Craig Skeffington
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Emergency Stopping Only
A fiery Latin Afro-Cuban song with a unison sax melody sets up the high-energy level for this chart. Solos are for trumpet 2, trombone 1 (both written), and drums. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff with an optional D. The bari sax and bass ‘bone players both get a lot of action in the interlude. This one does not stop!SKU: AL33352 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Love Is Here to Stay
Featuring a chorale introduction with trumpet melody, “Love Is Here to Stay” leads into a bright swing around 184 BPM with suggested solos for tenor and alto. The lead trumpet range is up to written B above the staff. A hot festival chart! (4:23)SKU: AL43686 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Pure Imagination (from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory)
If you haven’t heard this gorgeous ballad from Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, now is the time. This sensational alto sax ballad, scored with lush harmonies and backgrounds, includes a written solo for the lead alto player and lead trumpet range to written A, above the staff. Newsflash: this will be your new favorite tune! (3:15)SKU: AL30638 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
What Is This Thing Called Love?
A swing tempo at around 160 BPM, the melody is stated by alto 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1. Add some ensemble counterpoint, some solo space (written) for trumpet 2 and ‘bone 1 and you have all the right stuff. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff with optional higher notes. Rhythm section parts are well-written. The band will swing!SKU: AL36047 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
When I Fall in Love
Show off the sensitive side of your ensemble with this ballad with no featured soloist. There is a brief 4-bar written trumpet melody; otherwise, it’s all ensemble blend with a lush texture, a double-time section and lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. The drummer plays brushes and sticks, the band emotes and everybody sounds great. Arranged by Craig Skeffington, you’ll fall in love with this excellent chart. (3:40)SKU: AL29790