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the Doo Dah Variations
$10.00 Add to cartA tongue-in-cheek deconstruction of the Stephen Foster folk song circa 1850. With a bugler “Call to Races” break in the middle, this composition could be used to offset a program heavy on classic themes, interjecting a little Americana whimsy.
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Exercise in Futility
$10.00 Add to cartA percussive and sometimes dissonant showcase for brass quintet. Presented as a sonic journey of angst-filled tension involving five brass instruments seeking monetary and artistic validation in the highly competitive world of contemporary music!
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Mozart Adagio
$10.00 Add to cartThemes from the hauntingly beautiful Adagio movement (2nd movement) from Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23. There are opportunities for all players to step out and show their lyrical talents. The genius of Mozart is on full display as the themes pass in crescendoing waves, echoing between players.
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Toe Tap Knee Slap
$10.00 Add to cartA rousing gospel-tinged original that embodies the sounds of Americana. A musical approximation of a country barn dance with men in boots and big hats and girls in frilly skirts yelling yippee… cue the knee-slapping and toe-tapping, with some hootin’ and hollerin’ thrown in. Fast and fun!
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A Second Chance
$10.00 Add to cartFilm Noir theme from Andre Previn’s music score for 1962 film “Two for the See Saw”. A haunting jazz-tinged composition arranged for brass quintet with individual solo moments for each instrument. This little-known gem highlights the work of a one-time famous film composer turned classical music icon.
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A Remark You Made
$10.00 Add to cartJazz ballad by Weather Report’s Joe Zawinul from the hugely successful “Heavy Weather” album from the 1970’s. A tuba feature of sorts, covering most of the classic Jaco phrases with some possible improvisation from trumpet 1. (written solo is notated with optional chord changes) Interesting jazz harmonies make for a nice change of pace for brass quintet.
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Birdland – Digital Download Version
$75.00 Add to cartThis has been the most popular chart I wrote for Maynard and was featured on the “Carnival” CD back in the 70’s. This one works well for school bands. Now available in PDF format!
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Pinot Noir Brass Christmas
$12.99 Purchase on Amazon!Spiritedly arranged, soulfully and powerfully performed – this new album by a powerhouse quintet of horn players is the toast of the holiday season!
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Wonderful Time of the Bells
$10.00 Add to cartA couple of Christmas classics blended together…..a quintet feature on “Carol of the Bells” and a tuba statement about “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” blends into a fiery finish. programs @ 3:30.
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What Child is Born
$10.00 Add to cartA medley of “What Child is This” (Greensleeves) and the jazz classic “A Child is Born” featuring euphonium & french horn on the Greensleeves chorale. Flugelhorn takes on the melody of A Child is Born into a full chorus of jazz improvisation. Lots of warm sonorities with jazzy holiday sensitivities. programs @ 4:42.
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Santa’s Sleigh Ride
$10.00 Add to cartA toe tapping mash up of “Sleigh Ride” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”……you better watch out, there’s some surprises and of course, a couple of whip snaps and a horse whinny to take it home. duration 2:34.
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel
$10.00 Add to cartA left of center chorale breaks into a jazzy trombone melody statement followed by some medium swinging French Horn jazz. This is a rhythmically and harmonicly aggressive take on the classic hymn. duration 3:05.
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Joy to the World
$10.00 Add to cartA New Orleans infused street parade featuring brass quintet and drums. A short trumpet jazz blow and step out moments for each instrument before catching a unison riff for a big finish. duration 2:47.
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Frosty the Snowman
$10.00 Add to cartA medium swing jazz version for brass quintet & added drum set…. featuring trumpet jazz and a little vocal rap welcoming the snowy Christmas icon. duration 3:05.
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The Christmas Song
$10.00 Add to cartA beautifully re-harmonized version of the Christmas classic arranged by Ken Kugler. Lots of holiday cheer in this ballad that runs 2:40.
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Blue Home
$10.00 Add to cartBlue Home – a medley of Elvis’ Blue Christmas (featuring your tuba player!) and the bittersweet Christmas classic “I’ll be Home for Christmas” written for euphonium (or optional trombone). programs @ 4:25.
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“God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen” Charts for Brass Quintet
$10.00 Add to cartGod Rest ye Merry Gentlemen is a 4 minute version of the classic Christmas Carol.
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“3 French Carols” Charts for Brass Quintet
$10.00 Add to cart3 French Carols is a medley of Christmas carols that you might recognize but might not know originated in France.
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Stella By Starlight
$25.00 Add to cartA classic standard done in an UN-standard way…..this arrangement is an expansion of a production/recording by Tom Rizzo & Rick Simpson using a “Birth of the Cool” style ensemble and groovy “Moondog” inspired riff. Pdf download $25
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Take That
$25.00 Add to cartWritten for Wayne Bergeron and recorded on his “You Call This a Living” CD. Another funky one with plenty of tight ensemble playing and contemporary harmonies. This is available for pdf download $25
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River Whale
$25.00 Add to cartAlthough written for Maynard’s band, it proved to be little too funky for the times. Luckily Eric Miyashiro set his fabulous Tokyo band after it and they brought it to life in a way MF never could. Another trumpet feature with lots of tight ensemble writing and a rhythm section that can dig on Tower of Power. This is available for pdf download $25
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The Spirit of St. Fred
$25.00 Add to cartA chart I wrote for Maynard featured on his It’s My Time CD….This one works well to feature a trumpet soloist with lyrical aspirations and R&B sensibilities. Features a guitar solo and ensemble moments for the sax & brass sections, this is more user friendly than many of the Maynard charts I did over the years. This is available for pdf download $25
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Everybody Loves the Blues
$25.00 Add to cartAn original written with Maynard…so it’s a trumpet feature. Starting as a slow blues (flugelhorn & guitar) it builds into a medium swing with lots of ensemble shouts. Solos by trombone (with Ellington inspired harmonies) and alto sax in straight ahead blues, before returning to a trumpet solo…..eventually trading 2’s with the whole trumpet section. A real tour de force. This is available for pdf download $25
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“Dido & Aeneas” Charts for Trombone Trio (5:40)
$5.00 Add to cart3 pieces from the Henry Purcell opera written in 1678. Harmonically interesting and challenging for 3 trombones…a chance to show off the trombone’s rich tone.
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“Canon in G minor” Charts for Trombone Trio (5:15)
$5.00 Add to cartAn original with classical overtones in a contemporary application of the canon. (or “round” style).
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“Blue Rondo a la Turk” Charts for Trombone Trio (4:00)
$5.00 Add to cartDave Brubeck’s classic jazz composition in 9/8 time (subdivided 2+2+2+3) A exciting challenge for advanced players.
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“Bach Cello Suite 1” Charts for Trombone Trio (5:35)
$5.00 Add to cart2 movements (Gigue & Sarabande) from the classic Cello suite arranged for 2 tenors & bass trombone.
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“Groove Merchant” Chart for Trombone Quintet (3:30)
$5.00 Add to cartTrombone quintet….Originally written to perform with the trombone section for clinics/concerts. Spiritual chorale intro into a shuffle groove of the classic Jerome Richardson melody….solo improv on trombone 1.
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“Gone But Not Forgotten” Chart for Trombone Quartet (3:35)
$5.00 Add to cartBallad in 3/4 time featuring legato style with contemporary harmony.
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“Parade of Fools” Chart for Trombone Quartet (3:42)
$5.00 Add to cartRousing call to arms for slide protagonists everywhere.
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“Shades of Gray” Chart for Trombone Quartet (2:10)
$5.00 Add to cartJazz waltz in medium tempo with melody passed around between each player.
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“Tug of War” Chart for Trombone Quartet (3:40)
$5.00 Add to cartA contemporary piece written for the los Angeles trombone quartet. A challenging tour de force for advanced players.
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“Fuguing Time” Chart for Trombone Quartet (3:04)
$5.00 Add to cartAn up tempo fugue style piece where the theme gets passed around to each player….close to classical in style, although I’m sure my old harmony teacher wouldn’t agree.
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“March Madness” Charts for Brass Quintet
$10.00 Add to cartA wild ride of Sousa march clichés and frivolity.
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“Liberty City” Charts for Brass Quintet (3:00)
$10.00 Add to cartJaco Pastorius’ composition rendered for brass quintets who can swing.
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“The Three Legged Bear” Charts for Brass Quintet (2:15)
$10.00 Add to cartA quirky quintet in 3/4 time….with references to the world’s worst circus.
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“This Dream” Charts for Brass Quintet (4:05)
$10.00 Add to cartOriginally a Claus Ogerman composition featuring Freddie Hubbard, reworked for brass quintet with trumpet 1 melody a even a little jazz improvisation.
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“Giovanni” Charts for Brass Quintet (2:35)
$10.00 Add to cartA tribute to Gabrieli but with more contemporary harmony.
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Ellis Hall – Let’s Make an Arrangement
$15.00 Buy at Strokeland Jazz!12 new songs with my songwriting partner Doc Kupka featuring the amazing Ellis Hall.
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Alias Smith & Lane – Smile & Nod
$15.00 Buy at Strokeland Jazz!Featuring the baritone sax stylings of Greg Smith, with Red Young on B-3, Tom Warrington on bass and James Gadson on drums.
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Christmas With the Lispers EP
$5.94 Purchase on iTunesHere’s 6 catchy Christmas songs with just enough spittle to make your holidays a little brighter.
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Lispers for Lovers
$10.00 Add to cartThe Lispers Christmas EP was a minor hit on iTunes and although still available there, it is now categorized with songs having “Loser” in the title…..
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Songs for the Heartland
$10.00 Add to cartA musical salute to my midwestern roots with full orchestra & chorus.
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Bone in the USA
$10.00 Add to cartWe didn’t swing well, so we didn’t even try…..9 horn funk band.
