Erik Morales

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...

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, Prelude and Fiesta moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. Erik Morales includes a full percussio...

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, Prelude and Fiesta moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. Erik Morales includes a full percussio...

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, Prelude and Fiesta moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. Erik Morales includes a full percussio...

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, Prelude and Fiesta moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. Erik Morales includes a full percussio...

A gorgeous flugelhorn feature in the ballad style with a brief double time section. Played around 70 BPM, the trumpet 2 flugel solo is all written out with suggested improvisation if needed. The lead...

This easy swing ballad pays homage to the great Neal Hefti and his classic Li'l Darlin', which was written for the Count Basie orchestra and is now standard repertoire in the big band genre. There is...

Inspired by John Coltrane's Giant Steps, this slow swing ballad features a simple melody over a fairly complex chord structure (voiced for rhythm section if not playing changes). Evoking images of dar...

Inspired by John Coltrane's Giant Steps, this slow swing ballad features a simple melody over a fairly complex chord structure (voiced for rhythm section if not playing changes). Evoking images of dar...

Inspired by John Coltrane's Giant Steps, this slow swing ballad features a simple melody over a fairly complex chord structure (voiced for rhythm section if not playing changes). Evoking images of dar...

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...

This clever chart is unlike anything out there and really grooves! Based on Beethoven's ever-popular Für Elise, this jazz waltz is based on a C minor blues progression with a shout chorus in 4/4. Opti...

This quintessential festival work will showcase your band with its bold brass fanfares, playful melodies, and an emotional uplifting middle section. Invigorating harmonies really set this apart from o...

This quintessential festival work will showcase your band with its bold brass fanfares, playful melodies, and an emotional uplifting middle section. Invigorating harmonies really set this apart from o...

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...

Based on pentatonic scales and descending melodies (both common to Native American folk music), the music juxtaposes simple melodic lines with a creative rhythmic matrix that supports all other musica...

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...

A simple, plaintive opening sets the stage for this remarkable arrangement of a classic folk song. Engaging and complex harmonies weave seamlessly with gorgeous countermelodies as the arrangement deve...

Played around 160 BPM, this jazz standard was originally recorded by Miles Davis. This superb chart is a funky-swing version to provide a contemporary flavor. Solos are provided for tenor and trumpet...

Played around 160 BPM, this jazz standard was originally recorded by Miles Davis. This superb chart is a funky-swing version to provide a contemporary flavor. Solos are provided for tenor and trumpet...

Played around 160 BPM, this jazz standard was originally recorded by Miles Davis. This superb chart is a funky-swing version to provide a contemporary flavor. Solos are provided for tenor and trumpet...

Played around 160 BPM, this jazz standard was originally recorded by Miles Davis. This superb chart is a funky-swing version to provide a contemporary flavor. Solos are provided for tenor and trumpet...

Inspired by the great James Brown and groups like Tower of Power, this stellar chart also uses an undeniably New Orleans-style melody. There are plenty of opportunities to show off your drummer, inclu...

This entertaining work is an exuberant and fun introduction to jazz and the art of swing for young bands. Not your typical jazz chart, this work has plenty of development and creative use of textures...

Embark on an exciting adventure in jazz with this fantastic swing chart for strings and drum set. Incredible harmonies will make you feel like you are listening to a modern jazz orchestra as the music...