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Second Wind
Grade 3
Latin
$50


"Second Wind" is a latin chart that is written to the flavor of Freddie Hubbard's "Little Sunflower." This tune is a great choice for the director wishing for a chart that is closer to a Grade 2.5 (a little more mature than a Grade 2, but not overly-difficult).  Featured in this tune is a trio with Flugelhorn, Trombone, and Tenor Sax on the melody. The chart keeps a very "cool" mood until it changes to a funkier 2-feel at the bridge! Also utilized in this chart is a hip, yet very approachable, layered shout section. Written solos, as well as changes, are available for the saxophone and trumpet (flugel) soloist. This chart features: Written Piano Voicings and bass part and "Solo" Trax" for improvisation practice.
Trumpet Range is A5.
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Bittersweet
Grade 4
Ballad (Flugelhorn Feature)
$50


"Bittersweet" is a straight-8ths ballad commissioned by the Lake View HS Jazz Ensemble in San Angelo, TX. With thick lush voicings in the winds and a very approachable melody, this tune is a great option to feature your best trumpet player! The chord changes are simple enough to give a young soloist the opportunity to explore more advanced improvisation. The mellow tune is accompanied by a big, full shout section that is sure to give your band a workout! This chart features: Written Piano Voicings and bass part and "Solo" Trax" for improvisation practice.
Trumpet Range is C6.
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Must Be Nice
Grade 4
Hip-Hop/Funk
$50


Students and adults alike will love playing this unique chart that utilizes a Hip-Hop feel and a Funk feel for the solo sections!  Bones and Bass are feature in the "anti-shout" section in a very hip soli. The melody written for flugels can be played on trumpets if flugels are not available. This chart features solos for Tenor Sax and Trumpet (flugel) with opportunity for trading over simple a minor chord changes. This chart features: Partially Written Piano Voicings (a fully written part is available upon request), a Partially Written Bass Part  (a fully written part is available upon request), and "Solo Trax" for improvisation practice.
Trumpet Range is C#6.
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Apaixonado
Grade 4.5
Latin
$50


Apaixonado is a Portuguese term that translates to falling in love. "The time between saying 'I like you' and 'I love you.' This chart opens with lush brass acapela section an quickly transitions into a fast Latin feature a quartet of Flugel, Bone, Alto, and Tenor. Apaixonado is a real crowd pleaser and a GREAT choice for an opener, all will enjoy performing and listening to this piece!
Trumpet Range is E6.
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Mr. Man
Grade 4
Funk
$50


Mr. Man is a downright funky and fun tune! The melody and changes are very attainable for a good HS group and is very quick to put together. The funk blues solo section can be opened up for anyone to blow over. Students will really dig playing this chart and your audience will equally dig hearing it. Graded as a 4 due to the trumpet range.
Trumpet Range is Eb6.
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  • Home
  • About
    • BIO/SOUNDS
    • What are people saying?
    • Contact
  • Music
    • IMPROV TOOLKIT
    • LITTLE BIG BAND
    • JAZZ YOUNG SERIES
    • JAZZ STANDARD SERIES
    • JAZZ ADVANCED SERIES
    • CONCERT BAND
    • ORCHESTRA
    • Tunes Your Students Want to Play
    • Free Music
  • C3 Big Band