Victor López

Rock on! Even the youngest band can sound great on this simple yet effective rock-jazz chart. Featuring a written drum solo, ensemble handclaps, and a solo section for all wind instruments, this will make the band will sound terrific from the first note. Easy to rehearse and quick to come together, Rock the House is an outstanding choice. Optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, horn, baritone horn, tuba, baritone sax, and guitar. A gem from Victor López, this is a perfect choice for jazz beginners.

Warner Bros. jazz presents the Jazz Beginnings Series This is a new series designed for very basic jazz ensemble playing using limited ranges, rhythms and flexible instrumentation and it parallels beginning method books. An easy swing original by our man Victor López, this chart is based on a simple two-chord pattern similar to the tune “Killer Joe.” Solos are written out with ensemble backgrounds and include solo opportunities for alto saxophone, trumpet, flute, trombone and piano. With the simple but catchy melody, clearly written ariculations and phrasing, you will easily educate, motivate and inspire. Achieve success, have fun! (3:13)

A “Taste of Cuba” for sure. A very hot Latin chart premiered at the Midwest Band Clinic, 2015, this is a show-stopper chart for a strong band. The chart is jam-packed with lines that bounce from section to section, including a suggested written tenor sax solo with backgrounds. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff with an optional high D. Two auxiliary percussion parts that really make this chart come alive plus optional flute and vibraphone too. (3:39)