Arrangements
Arrangements and compositions by
James Bazen are available for purchase.
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Arrangements
The following is a list of arrangements and compositions by James Bazen. Most of these are directly off of James Bazen recordings. You can purchase any of these online by clicking the “Store” option above. If you prefer you can order by calling us at (410)255-5700 or e-mailing us at jcbazen@musicunlimited.com.
For The Big Band
(5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones,
4 rhythm and vocal where noted)
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
One For My Baby (Arlen & Mercer)
Key of D. Scored for vocalist, 5 saxes (soprano sax lead), 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 4 rhythm.
An intimate female vocal ballad. $45.00
September Elegy (James Bazen)
Richly orchestrated minor lament for the late great Jazz 90. Alto sax feature. $45.00
From David Blackstone
Christmas Time Is Here (Guaraldi)
A beautiful jazz ballad treatment of the “Peanuts” classic. Featuring trumpet and piano. $35.00
From James Bazen & Dan LaMaestra
Dewey Segment Suite
Based on three Charlie Parker tunes.
Alto and trumpet feature. $45.00
From Gary Hill
Summertime (George & Ira Gershwin)
Latin; flute feature, drums, piano, open solos $35.00
I Could Write A Book (Rogers & Hart)
Swing; vocal feature $35.00
For Quintet
(Sax, Trumpet, Keys, Bass, Drums)
Gentle Breeze
Light Rock; soprano sax feature $30.00
Frenzy
Bebop; tenor sax $25.00
Afternoon of A Cat
Funk; alto sax $30.00
Stranger Things
Rock; alto sax $25.00
Monks of The Castle
recorder (flute), soprano $30.00
From Mike Davis
Time Again
Bebop; tenor & trumpet $25.00