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This solo ballad feature has the solo part written for alto sax, trumpet or flute. Written on request of several jazz ensemble teachers who said they could use a 'nice ballad solo feature'. The entire...

Start with some lush ninth chords, add a smooth Latin beat with a bone solo, some optional Latin percussion, and a beautiful lyrical melody. These are all strong characteristics of this very playable...

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...

Who says being in the doghouse is no fun? This phenomenal work fuses boogie-woogie and shuffle into a chart with a unique style and attitude. The opening piano groove grabs the listener and sets the p...

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...

An outstanding jazz waltz original that's fun, fresh and exciting. Expertly written!

Lots of room for solos and some powerhouse ensemble writing keeps this one cookin' from top to bottom. A guaranteed winner!

This tuneful jazz shuffle cooks from beginning to end! There's some great sax writing in this exuberant chart that works well with a wide range of bands.

Live at Brigham Young University (available from Sierra Music) was the CD on which this chart was recorded. It is written in 5/4 and has solos for baritone saxophone and trumpet. A terrific chart by t...

This exciting chart will be a big favorite for both your band and your audiences! It's a highly imaginative mixture of country and rock that's packed with solid full-ensemble work.

Tom Molter has composed an exciting and compelling piece akin to the big-band charts inspired by the music of Pat Metheny. 'Apollo's Reel' is set in a bright 3/4 feel with temporary shifts to a 4/4 sw...

The quintessential Flag-Waver (as recorded on the 1959 album The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess, featuring the Bill Potts Big Band), this one is a real romp through a happy tune and a brilliant chart, ar...

A great title and an even better chart! Fred has created a tune which is hard to forget, along with a terrific arrangement that has very reasonable ranges for all (1st trpt. written A). Tenor sax solo...

Cute! Clever! Catchy! Very playable! It all fits with Fred's newest creation for young players. It is a medium-rock tempo with open sections for soloists of your choice. There is also a drum solo sect...

Trumpet Section-Feature

Fred captures the samba feel beautifully in this one. And yet, there is a great deal of variety and interest created by his fresh approach. There is solo space for trumpet. Everyone can sink their col...

When you first hear this beautiful melody, you'll be pleased that you chose this chart. It is a feature for alto saxophone throughout, and will make a wonderful selection for a festival program. All o...

Strut your stuff with this New Orleans flavored swinger. This tune is great to show off your drummer, lead tenor, and piano player. However, the solo section can be opened up to showcase more of your...

You'll definitely want to make room in your book for this one! Opening with a piano solo, this hard-charging blues builds from top to bottom! Roaring sax soli.

This original shuffle is solidly scored with a Benny Golson/Quincy Jones flavor. The saxes are featured on the head with the solo in the first tenor part. The bridge features a two sax/two trumpet ens...

Can't decide which tunes you want on your winter concert? Solve the problem instantly with this collection of holiday favorites all in one chart! Extremely easy with several interesting twists to make...