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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Eleanor Rigby
Commissioned by the US Army Jazz Ambassadors, this arrangement by Eric Richards shines new light on the beauty and depth of the classic Beatles hit. An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to hints of samba and songo, but always with a smooth and laid back feel. Piano solo is featured off the top, followed by a trio of tenor, trombone and guitar on the head, and later solo space for one or more of these players. A brief nod to the classical feel of the original Beatles track helps build to a climactic shout for the full ensemble. Nice!SKU: HL7011995 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Europa(Tenor Sax Feature)
One of Carlos Santana’s more memorable compositions is this instrumental hit from 1976. Along with Santana’s own recording, the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also became a hit that year. The haunting melody and sensual style of the original is authentically recreated in this version for full jazz ensemble that features a tenor sax soloist.SKU: HL7012804 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Hey Pocky Way
Originally recorded by the New Orleans funk band, The Meters, Hey Pocky Way is fashioned here by Eric Richards in the style of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. A great change of pace number, and fun style to play with the little big band format. (Grade 4)SKU: HL7012119 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Hot House
Here is a hot chart by Eric Richards. A swing-funk groove on a great bebop jazz tune loaded with energy. Features: the lead is played by alto, tenor and trumpet with some tricky lines, lead trumpet range is up to written high D (optional F-sharp), a nice soli for saxes, lead sax is soprano sax with an optional alto part included. Whew, it is a “Hot House.” (4:08)SKU: AL29803 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Invitation
It’s electric! A high-energy jazz chart set as a samba with a funky groove and a swing feel, arranged by Eric Richards. A few features include sax solis, powerful ensemble writing, a jazz solo for 2nd trumpet, and lead trumpet range to written D, above the staff. It’s a challenging chart but worth the work and it will bring down the house. A fabulous jazz tune and an outstanding chart by a seasoned writer—in short, this is a very hot chart. (5:48)SKU: AL30646 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Motown Tribute
The music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here’s a well-crafted and entertaining production number that features Dancing in the Street, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, and My Girl.SKU: HL07013322 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Ponteio
This Brazilian favorite from the 1960s has been recorded by a variety of artists including composer Edu Lobo, Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendes, and Woody Herman. The appealing style lends itself here to a masterful treatment for full jazz ensemble by Eric Richards. The flowing melody moves seamlessly from section to section supported by the infectous groove. Solo space is open for any player.SKU: HL7012912 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Recorda Me
A show-stopping Latin tune! Latin jazz at it’s best with excitement from the first note, sax solis, a melody line by tenor and trumpet, solo space for tenor, trumpet, and trombone, lead trumpet range to written high D, and a few drum solos. Great tune by a tenor sax legend.
“This good arrangement of a Henderson classic has a laid-back Latin feel . . . Great sax lines, loud background punches, and a neat montuno section (fast brash final chorus in Cuban music) create strong intensity.”
– The InstrumentalistSKU: AL33364 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
The Windmills of Your Mind
The beautiful tune, “Windmills of Your Mind” has been treated as a jazz waltz by Eric Richards at around 155 BPM. The initial melody is stated by tenor and trumpet, then is followed by a hot sax section soli, with written solos for tenor and trumpet. All this and more in this brilliant chart. (5:35)SKU: AL43700 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
There Is No Greater Love
An excellent swing chart for a strong band. At 184 BPM, the chart opens with a small group contrafact and includes some solo space for alto, trombone, and piano, followed by a kickin’ sax soli and a shout. Lead trumpet range is to written high D. A quality chart top to bottom. (4:52)SKU: AL41141 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Wichita Lineman(Solo Trombone Feature)
Although originally a pop hit in the late ’60s, this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz ensemble (treated here as a jazz waltz). Scored to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are provided for Bb and Eb instruments for added flexibility. This terrific setting features a driving style with solid hits for the full ensemble, as well as feature spots for the brass section and also saxes.SKU: HL07013538
