BIG BAND (JAZZ ENSEMBLE)
DIRTY ROTTEN NUMBER
Advancing big band
One of the final songs in the music theatre adaptation of the 1988 hit comedy film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, this instrumental version of the bluesy shuffle Dirty Rotten Number by David Yazbek features a trumpet 'duet', and is aimed at upper-intermediate to more advanced jazz ensembles. Available from sheetmusicdirect.
LAS VACACIONES CUBANAS DE BARBIE (Barbie's Cuban Vacation)
Intermediate big band
This arrangement for intermediate jazz ensemble in an Afro-Cuban style is fun take on Aqua's world-wide hit 'Barbie Girl'. An optional flute/piccolo part and a heap of percussion help give a real Latin vibe to this 90's pop song. Available from sheetmusicdirect.
THIS CHRISTMAS
Intermediate big band
This well-known seasonal hit has been given a makeover combining all the characteristic aspects of the original song with jazz ensemble and funk styling. Aimed at intermediate jazz ensembles, this instrumental version of the Donny Hathaway and Nadine Mckinnor’s classic Christmas song is available from sheetmusicdirect.
CAVILL AVENUE GROOVE
Beginning big band
Written for the Trinity Lutheran College Gold Coast Jazz Ensemble, this quasi-flex big band chart is named after the famous street running through the middle of Surfers Paradise. It features four parts playable by various combinations of horns, plus a standard guitar, keys, bass, and drum kit rhythm section. In a fun fusion funk-rock style featuring two distinct grooves (the street vibe at night, and during the day) that help develop beat anticipation confidence without the added complexity of performing in a swing style. The repeated solo section feature a woodwind (1st) and a brass instrument (2nd) with written out solos for inspiration. The guitar and bass will enjoy performing their easy groove features, and there is an optional ad-lib drum solo for all of those budding Dave Weckls! The published version also has additional optional flute, clarinet, and French horn parts. Available from sheetmusicdirect - however if in Australia, please contact Kara directly.