Erik Morales

A swing shuffle groove with a hint of gospel, this chart is simply fun to play with a sax soli, some independent bari sax lines and optional (written) solos for alto, tenor and guitar. Lead trumpet ra...

A swing shuffle groove with a hint of gospel, this chart is simply fun to play with a sax soli, some independent bari sax lines and optional (written) solos for alto, tenor and guitar. Lead trumpet ra...

Don Ellis and Hank Levy. Both are legendary for big band charts in odd meters. Whiplash is a super-exciting chart in 7/4 composed by Levy and arranged by Erik Morales. Don't be intimidated by the mete...

Wow! This chart is totally smokin?. A terrific tune set in a funky-rock groove set around 132-144 BPM, a straight-eighth feel and very hip opening intro lick. Solos are available (written out) for alt...

A great jazz standard, this swing chart plays well at 176 BPM. Features of Adderley's 'Work Song' include a lead trumpet range to written A above the staff, written alto and trumpet solos, a great sho...

A soulful tune with a catchy title and melody, Erik Morales captures composer Bobby Timmons's medium swing groove. At 120 BPM, with a slightly mysterious intro, the saxes grab the melody and it builds...

A beautiful tune by Herbie Hancock and a stellar chart by Erik Morales. Creative and sophisticated but not technically difficult and the lead trumpet range is only to written F-sharp top line with a s...

Composed by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, this funky rock groove has written solos for trumpet 2 and tenor 1, a catchy hook to the melody, and lead trumpet range to written A above the staff. It's m...

Wow! This chart is totally smokin?. A terrific tune set in a funky-rock groove set around 132--144 BPM, a straight-eighth feel and very hip opening intro lick. Solos are available (written out) for al...

Heavy metal big band! Guitar is the featured solo instrument in this very cool chart so if you, the band, and your drummer dig a rock vehicle to wake everyone up - 'Steampunk' by Erik Morales is it. L...

Straight-up rock 'n' roll reminiscent of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Fats Domino, to name a few! A great way to get your audience involved as horns imitate the popular doo-wop style of early r...

The mystery and wonder of the ancient Aztec civilization serves as the basis of this innovative and colorful new work. A large battery of percussion compliments the energetic writing in all instrument...

Drawing inspiration from elements of today's popular music, this serious concert piece focuses on rhythm as the primary developmental tool. Featuring a large battery of percussion, the piece uses the...

This tune is from the golden years of Freddie's music, with a Latin groove and a minor flavor. Written-out solos are provided for alto and trumpet, lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff,...

If you know the music of the brilliant composer Billy Strayhorn, you will love this chart. A clever melody, and an outstanding chart that seriously swings all the way. Solos are written out for tenor,...

Invitation is a jazz standard performed by all the jazz greats. This swing chart arranged by Erik Morales has a mysterioso yet exciting character as it changes grooves from swing to Afro-Cuban then a...

Celebrate the holidays mambo-style! This stunning arrangement features authentic grooves using only those percussion instruments found in a typical Latin percussion ensemble. Optional piano and electr...

This exciting jazz waltz is played at 174 BPM. The melody is handled by alto, trumpet 2, and guitar with a written alto solo provided. The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This...

The magical setting of this cherished melody combines exquisite orchestration with dramatic harmonies. At times, the arrangement is quite plaintive sounding, which is balanced with more contemporary h...

Wow! This chart is totally smokin?. A terrific tune set in a funky-rock groove set around 132-144 BPM, a straight-eighth feel and very hip opening intro lick. Solos are available (written out) for alt...

I Remember Clifford, arranged by Erik Morales features a gorgeous flugelhorn in the ballad style with a brief double time section. Played around 70 BPM, the trumpet 2 flugel solo is all written out wi...

Aaron Copland's talents also crossed into the film world with this score for the 1948 movie based on John Steinbeck's novel. Copland's gift of creating a fresh, uniquely American sound for orchestra i...

Wow! This chart is totally smokin?. A terrific tune set in a funky-rock groove set around 132-144 BPM, a straight-eighth feel and very hip opening intro lick. Solos are available (written out) for alt...

Heavy metal big band! Guitar is the featured solo instrument in this very cool chart so if you, the band, and your drummer dig a rock vehicle to wake everyone up - 'Steampunk' by Erik Morales is it. L...