These 3 charts are great for the band that is working on soloing over the blues or using the minor and major blues scales as a focus for improvisation. Not only are these charts composed by world-class writers, but they are also accessible to any band. This is great writing without any extreme ranges in the brass.
Sierra Music recommends programming your festival performance in the following order:
Red Tape Blues - Geoff Keezer
A very hip, musical, easy-to-play chart in the classic blues form. Geoff Keezer uses his incomparable melodic and harmonic style to allow ALL players experience performing world-class big band jazz! 5-4-4-4
I Hope In Time A Change Will Come (original version) - Oliver Nelson
As originally recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, this is possibly the most heart-rendering, beautiful melody Nelson ever wrote. It features soprano saxophone throughout in a slow, 12/8 feel. This is Nelson at his spiritual best! 5-4-4-3
Crib Chimp - Dan Haerle
This funk/shuffle chart has a hip groove and a great melody! There are written out solos for tenor and guitar, with a nice section for a drum solo. This chart is accessible by most bands and an excellent addition to any festival program! 5-4-4-4
Red Tape Blues - Demo CD 106
I Hope In Time A Change Will Come (original v.) - Demo CD 111
Crib Chimp - Demo CD 115
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