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Mike Kamuf
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Crisis
A driving swing chart on a classic jazz standard featuring suggested written-out solos for trombone, tenor, trumpet, and guitar (or optional alto) plus a drum solo. The tempo is 164–172 BPM and lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. There’s a roaring shout chorus and optional vibes and flute too. Crisis arranged by Mike Kamuf will be a highlight to any program! (6:16)SKU: AL48223 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
I’ll Take Les
A straight-eighth groove that’s a little funky plus a catchy melody at 130 BPM, and you have a winner. Features written solos for tenor, trumpet 2, or guitar, lead trumpet range to written A, a great bari sax part, and optional parts for Latin percussion and vibes. Excellent writing. (5:15)SKU: AL41162 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Lush Life
One of the finest ballads ever by a brilliant composer and gifted arranger. Played at around 88 BPM moving into a double-time bossa section leading into the finale, you’ll enjoy every measure of this excellent chart. Only written melody solos for alto and trumpet, no improv, and all the usual optional parts plus vibes. You’ll love this chart! (3:40)SKU: AL46161 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Message from Westlake
This swinger cooks at 172 BPM. The melody is stated by tenor 1, bari, trumpet 2, trombone 1 and guitar with solos written-out for those instruments. A stop-time chorus, an absolutely kickin’ shout chorus, lead trumpet range to written B and the optional vibes part make this chart even better. Premiered at the 2012 Midwest Band Clinic. Fabulous chart!SKU: AL40358 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Now What
Now What is a swing tune, written in the style of Miles Davis’ “So What.” It provides a great opportunity to learn, play, listen, and solo in a simple two-chord modal style. Written solos for trumpet and alto sax are included, but everybody can solo in this superb chart. Outstanding!SKU: AL24845 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
One Mint Julep
“One Mint Julep” is a funky cha-cha played at the perfect tempo, 120 BPM. Arranged by Mike Kamuf, one of the “go-to” writers for grade 2 level, this chart has it all—a great groove, accessible ranges, nice ensemble voicing, written alto and trumpet solos, and it’s all very playable by your band. You’ll love this chart! (5:03)SKU: AL45073 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Recorda Me
One of the best jazz standards arranged in a Latin groove played at 156 BPM. The melody is handled by tenor, trumpet, and guitar with written solos provided for tenor and trumpet. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Optional parts provided for vibraphone, flute, and clarinet. (4:48)SKU: AL47513 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Sign Me Up!
An excellent chart by one of the finest writers of grade 2 level charts. It’s a funky-rock groove at 132 BPM with written-out solos for trombone and alto. Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. A big shout chorus, a stop-time section, and a brief drum solo, too. This chart has all the ingredients for your band to succeed. Optional parts include flute, clarinet, and vibes.SKU: AL47021 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
St. James Infirmary
A contemporary treatment of this traditional jazz tune, arranger and band director Mike Kamuf combines multiple generations in one chart. With a shuffle groove, the opening melody is stated by alto, tenor, trumpet and optional guitar in fourths. Some countermelody development, solo space (written) for tenor and trumpet, then an interlude that builds big time into a powerful shout chorus to bring it home. It’s a happening chart. (4:04)“This chart gives the New Orleans classic a funk treatment. The piece starts with a great introduction, and a vamp based on the melody follows each chorus. Written solos for the tenor sax and trumpet are in D minor and use some nice stylistic elements.”
-The InstrumentalistSKU: AL30632 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Step Lightly
An outstanding swing chart that is accessible in every way. The melody is stated by alto, tenor, and trumpet; the tempo is 120 BPM; and the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This chart includes written-out suggested solos for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, a sweet shout chorus, and all the usual optional parts plus vibes and clarinet.SKU: AL47503 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Stolen Moments
Stolen Moments arranged by Mike Kamuf is truly a classic jazz standard. An easy-going swing tempo at 110 BPM, written-out solos for alto and trumpet, and lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. A fine chart for a young band. (5:51)SKU: AL48216 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Such Sweet Thunder
This chart swings! A sensational chart that captures the collaboration of Ellington and Strayhorn, played around 130 BPM. Lead trumpet plays to written A with optional high C. Solos written out for trombone, alto, trumpet, and tenor. Great use of plunger mutes for trumpets. Excellent chart in every way!SKU: AL47030
