Jazz Orchestra Catalogue

Jazz Orchestra Catalogue
Jazz Orchestra Catalogue

Special Arrangements/Compositions: The Jazz Orchestra

Pacifica

Alto sax is extensively featured in this slow ballade composition.
All sections are effectively employed and there is much contrast of texture and dynamics, ranging from full ensembles to simple 2 part counterpoint.
Ten brass essential.
Minimum Instrumentation:
5 trumpets, 5 trombones, 5 saxes, 3 or 4 rhythm.
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Cool City

A traditional big band swinger featuring the saxophone section.
The style of the piece is set in 50's California and features tight section work alternating with crisp ensembles.
Minimum Instrumentation:
4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxes, 3 or 4 rhythm.
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Super Nova

A bossa nova composition capturing the exotic sounds and spirit of Brazilian music.
Quite different to the brass band version, this arrangement features guitar (optional) and tenor sax solos and an extended latin jazz duet for trumpet and alto.
Minimum Instrumentation:
4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxes, 3 or 4 rhythm. 10 brass parts are provided.
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Where's Chuck?

This contemporary West Coast style swinger makes much use of bluesy, interwoven counterpoint from the three sections,
complemented by full sounding ensembles and (extendable) jazz solos.
Minimum Instrumentation:
4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxes, 3 rhythm.
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Spend It Like Jon Doe

Brand new out and out jazz number with featured 2nd trumpet solo. Already featured in concert by one of the world's premier 'youth' jazz orchestras.
The high trumpet section parts require a professional level of playing.
Minimum Instrumentation:
5 trumpets, 5 trombones, 5 saxes, 3 rhythm.
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Flameout

A brief, percussive intro leads into a smooth theme from unison tenors and baritone. Solos from trumpet, alto and trombone.
Drums play an important part in laying down a distinctive rhythm.
Minimum Instrumentation:
5 trumpets, 5 trombones, 5 saxes, 3 rhythm.
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Echo Park

Solo alto sax sets the mood of this distinctive composition. Jazz solos from alto and piano with a trumpet chase from trumpets 2 and 3.
Cavernous sounds from the 5 trombones in the background writing
Minimum Instrumentation:
5 trumpets, 5 trombones, 5 saxes, 3 rhythm.
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