Les Hooper

Funk gesucht! Funk gefunden! Neben einem guten Bassisten soll auch der Schlagzeuger leistungsstark sein denn Wir sind gleich zurück basiert stark auf der Rhythmusgruppe. Den ersten Trompeter soll ein...

A very funky Chicken rock tune with a plucky feel from Les Hooper's newest Big Band CD, Out Of The Woods. Includes an open solo section for solos by any member of your flock and a short drum solo whic...

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favorite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD Out of the Woods by the Les Hooper Band, this funky version is infused with a West Coas...

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favorite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD Out of the Woods by the Les Hooper Band, this funky version is infused with a West Coas...

Lots of strutting, plucking and general good feeling in this one. Maybe the last of the Hooper chicken charts. Always room for plenty of improvisation and roaring ensembles, blasting through the high-...

The Duke provides an intimate ensemble setting of a beautiful Dave Brubeck melody with written-out solos for alto sax and trumpet. The lead trumpet plays to a written G on top of the staff. This is a...

Don't be fooled by the medium-tempo intro - this chart morphs into a burnin' swing chart at 250+ BPM. Solo space is provided for tenor but you can open this up easily. Fantastic lines, counterpoint, c...

This is a very fresh sounding, interesting and fun piece ....... just what we have come to expect from Les Hooper. It is a beautiful jazz waltz. There is a written solo for piano and trumpet. This won...

One of the hottest "Chicken" charts from Les Hooper's catalogue, Chickenscratch joins the likes of "Poultry Guest" and "Rooster Parade" as a rocking boogaloo. You'll find this wonderful chart playable...

This is a dazzling arrangement of the great jazz standard. With a mix of Latin and swing, Les has created a special setting of this favorite of jazz players. (condensed score) 5-4-4-4

This is Hooper at his best ...... musical, clever and always very interesting. An exciting and different piece with a latin feel. Features alto sax. As recorded on the Look What They've Done LP. 5-4-4...

As recorded on Les' LP Dorian Blue (Churchill Records). A nice, bright, samba-like chart featuring soloists of your choice. The unison saxophone line sets the pace for the rest of the piece, with exci...

A very tasty swing chart with a laid-back feel that is really special. Showcases your keyboard player with piano fills and even a complete solo chorus that are completely written out and interweave pe...

A medium tempo swing oriented piece with ensemble figures and harmonic sculpture out of the ''cool school'' of jazz. Finesse is the key word, and a bit of underselling is needed to execute the chart p...

Easy groovin', slow swinger. A great tool to keep the rhythm section tight. Proof that music at this level does NOT have to be boring.

Originally recorded on the Miles Davis landmark recording Kind of Blue, here is a swingin' and updated take on this all-time blues favorite. Tasty full ensemble interludes surround solo space for alto...

Originally recorded on the Miles Davis landmark recording Kind of Blue, here is a swingin' and updated take on this all-time blues favorite. Tasty full ensemble interludes surround solo space for alto...

The Duke provides an intimate ensemble setting of a beautiful Dave Brubeck melody with written-out solos for alto sax and trumpet. The lead trumpet plays to a written G on top of the staff. This is a...

The Duke provides an intimate ensemble setting of a beautiful Dave Brubeck melody with written-out solos for alto sax and trumpet. The lead trumpet plays to a written G on top of the staff. This is a...

The Duke provides an intimate ensemble setting of a beautiful Dave Brubeck melody with written-out solos for alto sax and trumpet. The lead trumpet plays to a written G on top of the staff. This is a...

You guessed it, this chart is an up-tempo swinger. Les Hooper's arrangement will keep everyone moving forward on this original based on Rhythm chord changes. Solo space is for tenor and alto plus an o...