As performed by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra at the Village Vanguard, solo opportunities are given to trumpet and piano, but the solo chorus can be opened up for additional players as desired. O...
Recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album The Jazz Orchestra, this energetic adventure for capable bands is a series of alternating ensemble and solo sections for trumpet or trombone...
Recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing original opens with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the trumpet soloist steps into the spotlig...
This medium shuffle chart is a simple tune composed by Jerome Richardson, loosely based on The Preacher by Horace Silver. Thad's arrangement features the SATTB saxophone section, and is playable by ad...
This classic chart is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in February 1966...
Our 4th offering in the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature Editions, is Once Around. This fast swing advanced level chart was among the first charts Thad Jones wrote for the new band in 1966, as a more...
This chart was written when Thad lived in Denmark and was named after jazz organist Rhoda Scott. This writing is typical Thad that was a favorite of the Mel Lewis Orchestra and it is still played by t...
From the 1970 Thad Jones 'Consummation' album, this medium tempo 'rhythm' swinger has been re-scored by Mike Carubia capturing the essence of Thad Jones original. A tasty sax soli section and a slight...
The second and more difficult of the two 'Sassy's'. This one mirrors Thad's original in form and style. Slightly richer voicings than SCM-001 but not an overly high lead trumpet part.
