For The Big Band
(5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones,
4 rhythm and vocal where noted)

NEW!! Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (Creamer/Layton)
Key of F, modulates to G, then to Ab for the shout finale. A fun trumpet feature in the style of New Orleans funk with traditional Dixieland sections interspersed. Alto 1 doubles on clarinet. $55

NEW!! Looking For Something (James Bazen)
Key of C minor. A poignant Gospel Jazz waltz evoking the constant search but never finding. Richly orchestrated with easy to moderate ranges on all instruments. Features piano and trombone solos. $55

Bajie’s Boogie (Scott Giambusso)
A reggae rocker featuring trumpet and guitar. $45

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Traditional)
A swinging “west coast” arrangement featuring a very hot counterpoint between alto, trumpet and trombone. $45

Silent Night (Franz Gruber)
Traditional brass choir intro that goes into a feel good rock and roll beat. Great trumpet counter melody for the finale. $45

Jesus Loves Me (Traditional)
Traditional brass quintet intro that develops into a reharmonized jazz ballad. Big brass choir finale. $45

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Blaine/Harry)
Key of Ab. Scored for vocalist, clarinet soloist, 4 saxes (alto, 2 tenors, bari), 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 4 rhythm. Ballad intro featuring clarinet and bones that goes to a bossa nova feel when vocalist enters.     $45

O Christmas Tree(Traditional)
Key of C. Scored for vocalist, 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 4 rhythm.
Starts with a lazy swing alto solo which gives way to the vocalist. Double time jazz open solo section.    $35

My Favorite Things (Rodgers/Hammerstein)
Key of E minor. Scored for vocalist, 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 4 rhythm.
Difficult but accessable arrangement featuring a vocal and soprano sax soli as well as vocal scats. Alternates between 5/4 and 3/4.    $45

Tonight He’s Mine (Debbie Macfarlane)
Scored for vocalist, 5 saxes (with flute doubles), 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 4 rhythm.
A steamy Latin number featuring female vocals.    $45

There Is No Greater Love (Symes/Jones)
A medium swing a la Count Basie. Features piano and drums.    $35.00

Danny The Samba Boy (Traditional) 
Scored for 1 clarinet soloist, 4 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 4 rhythm.
A Latin Treatment of this Irish classic featuring clarinet.     $35.00

Stranger Things (James Bazen)
A quirky rocker featuring alto sax, keys and guitar.   $30.00

The “Spirit” Of Christmas Present
(James Bazen)
Avant Garde; intense ensemble work, open solos     $35.00

Chillin’ (James Bazen)
A slow blues with rich ensemble work. Features guitar and an open solo section. $35.00