Ian McDougall

Major work for bass trombone by Canadian virtuoso.

This powerful work by Ian McDougall showcases all the brilliance and splendor of the brass sections in a setting that makes a distinctive opener for any performance. Given its festive nature and the o...

A mini suite w/swing ballad sections & suitable for a good high school or college band.

Spacey. Ethereal contemporary feeling chart. Nice harmonies wample open space for jazz solo from Bone & rhythm section. Written for 5 Trbns & Rhythm.

Bobby Breen was the singer in the Johnny Dankworth Band when Ian was also a member in the early 1960's. He was a good friend too. Band ensemble feature in the 'Lil' Darlin' idiom. Very accessible char...

Swing intro, this chart composed to feature Jiggs Whigham moved to rubato style ballad tempo, then back to dbl. time swing for solo. Written for 1 solo trbn, 5 Trbn & Rhy.

Written for Carl Fontana, this is a straight-ahead, medium up tempo, have-some-fun, Blues in Bb. Although it is written as a feature, it can also be opened up for other soloists. Written for: 1 solo t...

Med tempo jazz samba w/kind of hypnotic flavor, written for Bill Waltrous. Based on changes to not so obscure pop standard. Written for 1 solo Trbn, 5 trbns & Rhy.

Romantic ballad w/some interesting harmonies & interludes. Sols & bone shout are played w/an aggressive jazz-samba feel. Written for 1 solo Trbn, 5 trbn & rhy.

Somnamblues is sleep-walking. This very slow blues reflects that state. Interesting chromatic chord movement. Written to feature Guitar & Piano. A short woodwind section is optional. Recorded by Rob M...

As its title implies, this chart is intended to be a happy foot stomper. A great chart to use as a closer. Recorded by Rob McConnell & Boss Brass on Brassy & Sassy. See Otter Dist CD catalog

A BB is a pellet, but it's also the initials of the 'Boss Brass' so, therefore the title of the suite and a vehicle for the band]. Very fast, challenging for all players as individuals, sections, and...

Begins w/an extensive cadenza then to a rubato-like ballad. Comp. By Amie Chycoski for Boss Brass. This chart requires woodwinds w/the dbl. x Latin section featuring Flute solos. Solo Trpt requires go...

The original version of osteology written to feature the 'Boss Brass' Bone section. Lots of playing for the Bones and loads of space for solos. The rest of the band gets a good workout too.

If 'The Blues' didn't exist, what the hell would we composers do with ourselves? Yet another blues in Bb. This one is mean & angry & dirty - and lots of fun.

This chart is a fast model opus that gives the band and soloists a good workout.

Fast, modal flavored chart w/some interesting time-feel transitions. Solos for tenor & Trumpet w/a great 'Shout' chorus. Super vehicle for a hot Drummer.

Straight ahead medium up, blues in Bb. Open for solos. Big band version of chart written for 'the Brass Connection'.

Medium to medium slow blues in F minor. Can be opened up for soloists. Interesting head and band shout.

A moody, (not too slow) middle movement. Lots of space for solos and some exciting BGs and ensemble work. Sax doubles. Part 2 on 'No Passport Required' suite. Original Suite composed for trumpeter Ken...

A big band version of the tune written for the 'Brass Connection's first album. Spacey, with nice harmonies. Sax doubles.