Denis DiBlasio's new chart is a great vehicle for introducing odd meters to your band. The driving even eighth note groove with constant quarter notes in the rhythm section will make the 7/4 feel natu...
These fun grade 3-4 etudes are very accessible and crafted to be progressively more challenging with each chorus. Based on 10 popular jazz classics, these short pieces are just plain fun to play!
With an upbeat samba groove, everybody gets some action, and the classic Maynard Ferguson trumpet solo is harmonized for the trumpet section-in a playable range. There is a sax soli that can also be a...
These short-themed individual sounding etudes represent positive attributes for guiding a great life. Derived from a single compositional device or scale source, some of the exercises may transpose th...
This book by saxophonist Denis DiBlasio contains two sections: chromatic etudes and sound patterns. The 5 etudes explore the chromatic scale, and it is encouraged to experiment with interpretation. Th...
Ten short saxophone duets for beginners. Perfect for first performances. Young students learn technique and phrasing while playing catchy melodies and energetic rhythms.
This work has an Afro-Cuban feel that captures the hot, frenetic rhythms of a distant tropical paradise. DiBlasio, famous for his creative voicings and engaging harmonies, has created a much-needed ad...
Three Easy Duets below the break for Two Clarinets. This fun duet in three short movements never crosses the break. Designed for beginners. These toe-tappin' duets will be a hit with the younger set.
Ready to put your skills to the test? Pick up a copy of the charts for the NMP Jazz Band's latest album: Side Effects May Include Swinging. Also, be sure to grab a copy of the audio CD so you can play...
Talk about a Flag-Waver !!! The Maynard Ferguson Band recorded this on their Footpath Cafe CD. The chart asks every player in the band to wail through a very hip and challenging be-bop line in unison....
If you are looking for a dynamite stands chart or production number, look no further than this sizzling Victor Lopez arrangement. Made famous by legendary jazzman and trumpeter Maynard Ferguson, this...
Denis DiBlasio’s new chart is a great vehicle for introducing odd meters to your band. The driving even eighth note groove with constant quarter notes in the rhythm section will make the 7/4 feel natu...
Imagine a church bell tower using jazz harmonies, and the church bells were saxophones. This grade 4 work is unique, easy to place in a program, and very effective when successfully performed.
This piece captures the feeling of zipping through London, seeing historic and fascinating sights. The moving musical lines lie comfortably on the saxophone while actually sounding more challenging th...
Di Blasio/Lowden - Grade 4-6.
Here's a relaxed, free-spirited chart written in a latin/calypso groove. Opens with a tasty a capella brass ensemble and features a solo vamp section that's open for all players. Great fun to play!
Denis DiBlasio has written a great Latin style work with jazz harmonies. The first trumpet's highest note is G. The range is a grade 3, but the complexity of the work makes it a grade 4. A fun piece f...
This Spanish-flavored tune has a march-like groove that creates a very powerful, exciting, and contemporary chart. There is written solo space for 2nd alto, but any soloist can play on the F Phrygian...
Book and CD for scat vocalists by Denis DiBlasio. This book and CD examines some of the problems that vocalists encounter and how to deal with them. For the vocalist that feels alone in the world of i...
This is an ideal solo piece for the intermediate saxophonist. A lyrical, melancholy opening section with moments of majestic grandeur leads to a medium fast romp in a minor key. Perfect for studying t...
Hip funk with a heavy backbeat. This wildly syncopated extravaganza delivers a great time for players and audiences alike. Optional improvised solos add to the fun.
With exciting parts for all four players, this hip-hop quartet is a winner suitable for nearly any performance situation. Optional improvised solos give everyone a chance to stretch out and get into t...
A beautiful and very challenging work for unaccompanied flute. A great addition to your recital.
This piece captures the feeling of zipping through London, seeing historic and fascinating sights. The moving musical lines lie comfortably on the clarinet while actually sounding more challenging tha...
This book makes the teaching of improvisation as time-efficient for a group of twenty as it is for a single student. An innovative layout and terrific instructional material make this book a superior...
Soft and beautiful tribute to Arlington Cemetery. Patriotic sound. Clarinets cross the break. Trumpet's highest note is B.
This piece has a cool vibe between the New Orleans-style marching beat in the drums and the horn section's Latin-style melodies and counterlines.--The Instrumentalist
From the final recording by trumpet icon Maynard Ferguson (Maynard Ferguson - The One And Only Maynard Ferguson), this bright swing chart opens with a sizzling intro that tells everyone right away tha...
An exciting new album from the NMP Jazz Band! This work by the NMP Jazz Band features 10 original tracks to challange your jazz band. Charts for each track is available for purchase along with the ful...
Difficult In Nature, These Charts Are Grade Levels 4 Through 6.
