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Beale Street Blues Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Bb Clarinet, Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Tuba/Rhythm Difficulty: Medium
Besame Mama (Poncho Sanchez) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Flute, Trumpet, Alto or Tenor Sax, Trombone, Violin Difficulty: Medium
Black and White Rag Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba Difficulty: Advanced
Blue Magnolia Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax (Optional Rhythm Section) Difficulty: Medium Fast bebop quintet with modern harmonies, inspired by a twelve-bar blues.
Blues for Diana Lee Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: 4 Alto Saxes (or 2 Altos and 2 Tenors), Baritone Sax, Bass (Optional Flute) Difficulty: Medium Bright twelve-bar blues piece with improvised solos for a large jazz combo.
Brother John Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Soprano Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Guitar, Bass Difficulty: Medium
Dancing on the Rooftop Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto and Tenor Saxophones Difficulty: Easy A slow, late-night ballad. Featured in the film “Beat Angel” (2004)
Drown In My Own Tears (Henry Glover) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Electric Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set, and Vocalists Difficulty: Advanced
Fly Me To Tennessee (Tennessee Wlatz/Fly Me to the Moon Medley) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass Difficulty: Advanced
From The Leaves Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, 2 Tenor Saxes, Guitar, Bass Difficulty: Advanced A lively and harmonically diverse jazz featuring solos in Dorian and Phrygian modes; A nice opportunity to feature jazz guitar solos.
Funk for Arnold Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Drum Set (No Notated Part) Difficulty: Advanced Funky in the literal and colloquial sense, this serial-atonal saxophone trio is full of unpredictable energy. Rather than composed in a linear fashion, the three saxophone parts are written separately and can be played in any order or simultaneously. In its inaugural performance, the saxes were accompanied by improvised percussion, but the piece could be performed unaccompanied with dramatic negative space.
Gentle Rain (Luiz Bonfa) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Solo Flugelhorn, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Clarinet/Baritone Sax (Doubling), Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Medium
Harry’s Pineapple Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set Difficulty: Medium A quick and easy jazz number with an island swing.
I Feel Good (James Brown) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Medium
Jersey Bounce (Bobby Platter, Tiny Bradshaw, and Edward Johnson) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
Jitterbug Waltz (Fats Waller) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Accordion, Banjo, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
Jive at Five (Harry “Sweets” Edison and Count Basie) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Medium
Listen Here (Eddie Harris) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
Love for Sale (Cole Porter) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: 2 Trombones, Eb and Bb Saxophones, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Advanced
Moon Rays (Horace Silver) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, 2 Tenor Saxes, 2 Trombones, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Medium
My Little Suede Shoes (Charlie Parker) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Flute, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Medium Note: Flute part may optionally double on Alto Sax
Never Bump Into Walls Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Soprano or Tenor Sax, Piano, Tuba Difficulty: Advanced A fun, jazzy trio full of time signature changes and syncopation.
No Time To Waste Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Soprano Sax (Or Trumpet), Alto Sax, Guitar, Bass Difficulty: Advanced Double-time jazz combo with a gentle, ¾ time introduction.
Olive Knee (All of Me) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
On the Sunny Side of the Street (Jimmy McHugh) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Advanced
Quiet Nights on a Little Boat (Jobim/Boscoli) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Flute, Tenor Sax, Flugelhorn, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax/Flute, Tenor Sax/Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced Note: Sax parts double on flute and clarinet, most parts include sections of vocalization
Save Your Love for Me (Buddy Johnson) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Medium
Seashore Meditations Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Baritone Sax, Trumpet (Optional), Bass, Piano, and Drum Set Difficulty: Medium Free-style jazz featuring the bass, inspired by a trip to the Washington coast.
Seven Come Eleven (Benny Goodman and Charlie Christian) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
Solo Flight Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Soprano Sax/Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trombone Difficulty: Advanced
Sorry, the Bridge Was Closed Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: 2 Bb Instruments, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Medium Short, twelve-bar blues bop for a small combo.
Spring Is Here (Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone Solo, Piano/Rhythm Section/Bass Difficulty: Advanced
Standard Blues Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Zither, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Advanced
Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Clarinet, Alto Sax, Flugelhorn, Trombone, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Advanced
Sticks and Stones Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie, Pinkard, and Casey) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
Swingin’ Shepherd Blues (Moe Kauffman) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: 2 Flutes, Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Advanced
Teephor 2 (Tea for Two) (Irving Caesar and Vincent Youmans) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
The Holiday Blues Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: SATB Saxophones, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Medium
The Other Brother Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Medium An upbeat swing dance favorite, “The Other Brother” features plentiful flowing melodies and five part harmony. Solos are clearly marked, making this a great choice for new and experienced jazzers alike.
To the Wilds Original Compositions \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone/Trumpet, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Bass, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced Alto/Trumpet part is written in concert pitch A slow-building jazz dance, featuring a powerful intro from the rhythm section. Offers plentiful solos and performance notes by the composer in each part.
Waterwagon Blues (George L. Cobb) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Banjo, Drum Set Difficulty: Advanced
What A Wonderful World (George David Weiss and George Douglas) Arrangements \ Jazz Combo \	Instrumentation: Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Rhythm Section Difficulty: Medium

Music Type

Music Instrumentation

Beale Street Blues

Besame Mama (Poncho Sanchez)

Black and White Rag

Blue Magnolia

Blues for Diana Lee

Brother John

Dancing on the Rooftop

Drown In My Own Tears (Henry Glover)

Fly Me To Tennessee (Tennessee Wlatz/Fly Me to the Moon Medley)

From The Leaves

Funk for Arnold

Gentle Rain (Luiz Bonfa)

Harry’s Pineapple

I Feel Good (James Brown)

Jersey Bounce (Bobby Platter, Tiny Bradshaw, and Edward Johnson)

Jitterbug Waltz (Fats Waller)

Jive at Five (Harry “Sweets” Edison and Count Basie)

Listen Here (Eddie Harris)

Love for Sale (Cole Porter)

Moon Rays (Horace Silver)

My Little Suede Shoes (Charlie Parker)

Never Bump Into Walls

No Time To Waste

Olive Knee (All of Me)

On the Sunny Side of the Street (Jimmy McHugh)

Quiet Nights on a Little Boat (Jobim/Boscoli)

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Save Your Love for Me (Buddy Johnson)

Seashore Meditations

Seven Come Eleven (Benny Goodman and Charlie Christian)

Solo Flight

Sorry, the Bridge Was Closed

Spring Is Here (Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart)

Standard Blues

Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael)

Sticks and Stones

Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie, Pinkard, and Casey)

Swingin’ Shepherd Blues (Moe Kauffman)

Teephor 2 (Tea for Two) (Irving Caesar and Vincent Youmans)

The Holiday Blues

The Other Brother

To the Wilds

Waterwagon Blues (George L. Cobb)

What A Wonderful World (George David Weiss and George Douglas)