Note from the composer: Little Lucas is dedicated to my 2 year-old son. It is a happy medium swinger that captures his mischievous nature with the deceptively difficult movement of major 7th chords in the A sections. The melody notes are, for the most part, the 7th of each chord and these notes follow a diminished scale sequence--going up a half-step and then down a major third repetitively. The B section features a 2 five sequence that moves in major thirds. Originally, I wrote this tune for a quartet date. For this arrangement I added a line played by the bass and piano at the end of each A section and voiced out the horns in open drop 2 voicings for a clear and cheery sound.
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From the CD Groove Shop recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, here is John Clayton's stylish take on this masterful Billy Strayhorn composition. The rhythm section sets up the feel followed by a sax soli chorus, and finally the main theme stated by tenor and muted trumpet. Sprinkled with a few twists and turns, ample solo space, and terrific ensemble writing throughout, this is a real gem of a chart.
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Mike kind of ignored the “lazy” part of this river and has turned it into more of a raging whitewater monster. Look for some unusual twists in this high-powered chart including an original bebop line for small group, a brief “stride” piano section and some wild ensemble writing.
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Monk tunes are always creative and a bit out of the ordinary. Also out of the GRP All-Star Big Band book, this marvelous orchestration explores a variety of dissonances, textures, and styles. The tempo is slow and alternates with a swing double time feel. Piano is featured in the beginning and there is solo space for tenor sax as well. Woodwind doubles are required (flutes and soprano saxes).
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The music of Brazilian composer/pianist Eliane Elias is featured on the acclaimed CD “Impulsive!” by the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra. Legendary arranger Bob Brookmeyer has crafted a magnificent multi-style show piece using Eliane's sophisticated composition. First we hear an intense Latin groove with blistering ensemble lines. This is followed by a medium swing section with space for soloists before returning to the opening feel. Includes solo opportunities for drums and bass as well.
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Recorded by the group Chicago, this rock favorite receives a sophisticated yet hard-hitting treatment from John Wasson. Featuring intricate lines and powerful ensemble hits, this is a great rock adventure for advanced bands.
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As performed by the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, this Michael Abene chart opens in a relaxed swing style in a moderate tempo. Michael brings as much of himself to this chart as the original song itself, as he weaves in new material creating an arrangement that builds to a hard-hitting full ensemble climax. Includes solos for piano and baritone sax.
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This John Clayton original from the CD “Groove Shop” explodes into a medium swing groove, then features a small group (soprano, tenor, trumpet and trombone) on the first go-around of the tune. The saxes have a soli feature and the entire ensemble helps deliver the powerful shout. Includes solos for trumpet and piano.
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Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra – Grade 5
Opening with a crash from the band and an extended drum solo, the melody creeps in quasi-Art Blakey style. Small group statements are offset with full ensemble shouts, and half-time sections are contrasted with an uptempo groove. This is from the recording “Heart and Soul” by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Must have been some “little old lady”!
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Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra – Grade 5
Combine the music of the legendary Duke Ellington with the contemporary arranging genius of John Clayton, and get ready to hear Mood Indigo like you've never heard it before! Written in a slow swing style, this smooth chart is written with harmonic sophistication and emotional depth. From the velvety soft passages to the powerful full band hits, this is an impressive setting. Includes solos for trombone and tenor.
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Accompanied by drums on brushes, saxes take the first round followed by the brass on this tasty bop-style original from Mark Taylor. Plenty of nice ensemble work and section feature spots spice up this winner. Solos are for trumpet and tenor.
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Good old cousin Jeff must have been some funky relative! This Les Hooper original features a moderate tempo and attitude-driven funky 2-beat as it churns through a piano opening, sax melody and brass stabs. Also included is solo space for tenor and some spicy ensemble licks near the end.
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