In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvi...
From arranger John LaBarbera: 'Brother Griff McSmith' is dedicated to all of the organ trios that were part of my early, live jazz listening experiences. The title is a composite of the names of the a...
John La Barbera arranged this Woody Shaw tune for his 2005 album Fantazm, on Jazz Compass records. The chart features solos for trumpet, drums, and tenor saxophone with nice backgrounds.
Recorded by Buddy Rich on the album Rich In London (RCA), this well-crafted excursion gives the drummer a real workout from start to finish and showcases a recurring presentation of the folk theme by...
Featuring a quirky blend of reggae and blues, this original by jazz master John La Barbera is an appealing and unique change of pace. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, along with spicy riffs for e...
Bluff Point is a minor blues with a bridge, however the improv is just a 12 bar minor blues. A tenor sax feature, it can be opened up for piano and guitar. The shout chorus and ensembles sound larger...
