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JAZZ BAND CHARTS BY STEVE SPIEGL- page 2
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# 33.

ENIGMA VARIATION #9- by Sir Edward Elgar

 

$62.00

 

A jazz arrangement for big band based one one of the Enigma Variations for symphonic orchestra by Sir Edward Elgar. Doubles include 2 flutes, 2 clarinets and bs clar. Trpt Eb. Time 10:39. Difficult.

 

# 34.

PARSIFAL PRELUDE TO ACT 1 - by Richard Wagner

 

$62.00

 

A  big band version of the opening to Wagner's opera "Parsifal" with solos  for tbn/alto (or opt. gui.).

Trpt C.Time 8:30. Med. Difficult.

 

  35.

DANCE OF THE WIZARDS

 

$62.00

 

An "edgy" modal jazz rock feel  featuring solos for ten/tpt/alto. Trpt C. Time 5:00-6:00. Med-med difficult..

 

# 36.

AVE MARIA - by Giuseppe Verdi

 

$62.00

 

A jazz waltz based on Verdi's 'Ave Maria" aria from the fourth act of his opera "Otello". Opt. Solos

for tpt/tbn/tenor/gui. Trpt Bb. Time 6:00. Med.-medium difficult.

 

  37.

EL DUENDECILLO

 

$62.00

 

A  big band samba feel commissioned by High Brass, UK,  featuring ten/tpt/ tbn. Trpt D. Time 6:45.

Med. difficult.

 

# 38.

TOSCA - by Giacomo Puccici

 

$62.00

 

A  big band concert suite on the music from the opera "Tosca" by Puccini. Trpt D. Time 12:35. Difficult.

 

  39.

DOING SOME GOOD

 

$62.00

 

A modal jazz chart for the ensemble. Features a solo section that can be opened up for every member of the band for classroom improvisation. Trpt F (in staff). Time 2:35. Med. easy.

 

  40.

7 JAZZ BAND WARM-UPS

 

$62.00

 

7 short (20-25 bars long) ensemble warm-ups approx. 1 minute or less each, in different styles, such as chorale, swing, modal, jazz waltz, minor blues and shuffle which keep the trumpets in the staff throughout. Med. easy.

 

  41.

DRINKING DADDY’S WINE

 

$57.00

 

Features an easy swing feel. Trpt F (in staff). Time 2:35. Easy.

 

  42.

SUMMER’S FADING

 

$57.00

 

An ensemble ballad. Trpt F (in staff). Time 2:35. Easy.

 

  43.

WALTZ FOR KAYCEE

 

$57.00

 

An ensemble jazz waltz. Trpt E (in staff). Time 2:35. Easy.

 

  44.

RED N’ YELLOW HONEY

 

$57.00

 

A pop-rock feel. Trpt E (in staff). Time 3:30. Med. easy.

 

  45.

DUSTY BUTTERFLY

 

$57.00

 

A solo ballad for alto or trpt. Trpt E (in staff). Time 3:30. Easy.

 

  46.

STEAMING GROOVY DAY

 

$57.00

 

A driving latin jazz chart. Trpt F (in staff). Time 2:10. Easy.

 

  47.

GETTING YOUR HEAD TOGETHER

 

$57.00

 

An up-tempo ensemble swing. Trpt F (in staff). Time 2:00. Med. easy.

 

  48.

SEEKING MY HOME

 

$57.00

 

Gospel blues with a 12/8 feel. Trpt F (in staff). Time 4:30. Easy

 

  49.

THINK ABOUT IT

 

$57.00

 

A "Lil Darlin" easy ensemble feel. Trpt F (in staff). Time 2:00. Easy.

 

  50.

BUTTER

 

$62.00

 

A "Manteca" style latin chart with an optional 3 chord improvisation section or possible open rhythm section feature spot. Trpt F (in staff) or opt. Ab above. Time 4:00. Med. Easy.

 

  51.

HOME AT LAST

 

$62.00

 

A "Ray Charles" gospel blues feel, with an easy, written piano solo. Trpt A#. Time 4:15. Med. Easy.

 

  52.

CALYPSO CHARLIE

 

$62.00

 

A fun "calypso" feel with solo space for tenor, trumpet, or trombone. Trpt F (in staff). Time 4:45.

Med.- med. easy

 

  53.

GOT BLUES

 

$62.00

 

A catchy shuffle-blues feel with a  written solo for alto sax. Trpt Gb (in staff). Time 4:05. Med.- med. easy.

 

  54.

CAN’T STAY HERE

 

$62.00

 

An easy gospel style chart in 3/4 with a written solo for alto sax. Trpt G (top of staff). Time 4:35. Med. easy.

 

  55.

WALTZ FOR TWO THUMBS

 

$62.00

 

A relaxed jazz waltz feel for the ensemble a la Mile's "All Blues", featuring an optional written solo for the tenor sax. Trpt G (top of staff). Time 3:34. Med. easy.

 

  56.

FOR THE LAST TIME

 

$62.00

 

A ballad for the full ensemble featuring a written solo (optional ad lib) for trpt and a short sax soli. Trpt F (in staff). Time 3:45. Med easy.

 

  57.

AFTER HOURS

 

$62.00

 

A bouncy 12/8 (triplet)  jazz swing feel with an optional written solo for tenor, alto, or trpt. Trpt Gb (top of staff). Time 3:00. Med easy.

 

  58.

BENEDETTA

 

$62.00

 

A joyful jazz-pop tune a la “Chuck Mangione” written for the 6 year old daughter of a close friend. Optional written solo for alto. Trpt G (top of staff). Time 3:35. Medium esy.

 

 

  59.

BENEDETTA SUITE

 

$62.00

 

A  longer, more involved concert version of #58, “Benedetta”, with sections of ballad, gospel blues, latin and jazz. Solos for trpt, gui, and 1 or 2 soprano saxes. Trpt C. Time 11:00. Medium difficult.

 

 

  60.

MANHATTAN BLUES      

 

$62.00

 

A  straight ahead minor blues for the full ensemble with an optional written and/or ad-lib solo section for either tenor or trumpet. Trpt F (top of staff). Time 4:00. Medium easy-medium.

 

 

  61.

I DON’T THINK SO    

 

$62.00

 

A pop tune with a funky  “Steely  Dan” groove for the ensemble, featuring a guitar solo. Trpt G (top of staff). Time 4:51. Medium easy-medium.

 

  62.

I CAN’T HELP MYSELF   

 

$62.00

 

A bluesy ensemble shuffle with a tenor solo Time 3:18. Medium easy.