Dave Eshelman Big Band Charts

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The following charts are published by
Walrus Music Publishing
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51106	ALL OR NONE - Up tempo straight ahead jazz chart utilizing modal A sections with changes for the bridge. Commissioned as the sight reading chart for the Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival. Solos for trumpet or guitar and alto or tenor. Med-diff.
51116	Bb BLUES IN F - Although this is a 12 bar blues, each chorus begins in Bb and ends in F.Chart features several "Basieisms". Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band,"When Dreams Come True".
51117	CALOR - A warm, haunting melody over soft shifting voicings and timbres. Even eighth jazz feel moves to a light funk at times. Med tempo. Features alto flute (opt c fl) & guitar (or flugel).Dbls.Med
51101	DANCE OF THE SCORPION - Performed by the late Don Ellis, chart features Alto, Trpt, Piano. Strong motivic melody is contrasted w/tone clusters sustained over the octave 6/8 afro/latin rhy. Dbls. Med-diff. Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band, "Deep Voices".
51102	DEEP VOICES - An extended two movement work based on the sounds of the blue whate and the "songs" of the humback whale. The work features interesting angular melodies in rich harmonic settings. First movement, like a ballad, features Alto & Trpt. second movement, an even eighth, med-up tempo, features Bone & Tenor.Dbls.Dif Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band "Deep Voices".
51114	FIRM ROOTS - This Cedar Walton classic is set in tight horn voic- ings over a backbeat pedal for the rhythm section. A tough ensemble section will challenge advanced level bands, but can be cut without compromising the chart. Solos for Alto, Trumpet, Trombone, Tenor and Piano. Med-diff. Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band, "When Dreams Come True".
51118	FOREST SONG - Felt in a medium two and written in 6/8, this pensive chart features sweeping lyrical lines over a churning rhythm section. Features alto sax, piano and flugelhorn.
51103	IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND - Chart features Drums and Tenor. Medium tempo funk, with a straight forward melody over a sophisticated set of changes. The chart builds from beginning to end with a powerful, high energy ending. Easy dbls. Diff. Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band "Deep Voices".
51104	THE JAZZ GARDEN - A feature ballad for Bone or Flugel with a double-x "bop" ensemble section. Med-diff. No dbls. As recorded by the Jazz Garden Big Band.
51100	LOVE YOU MADLY - This classic Ellington standard is written as a Flugelhorn feature and includes a short Bass solo. Medium swing. Flugelhorn is framed by Sax solis and Brass punches. An audience favorite. Medium level. Recorded by the Jazz Garden Big Band "When Dreams Come True".
51112	ONE IN A MILLION - Written as a solo vehicle for trumpet sensation Bobby Shew. An up tempo street samba with some rock sections. A lyrical flugelhorn melody and solo section is followed by a soaring lead trumpet line also performed by the soloist. Requires a strong lead trumpet player/soloist.Diff solo. Med-diff band. Recorded by Bobby Shew and the Groovin High Big Band, Peter Fleischhauer, leader. ttm Records Cologne Germany.
51119	RALPH'S PIANO WALTZ - Comp by John Abercrombie, arr by Dave Eshelman. This is a jazz classic waltz with a beautiful, haunting melody and progression. The tune serves as an improvisors springboard combining energy and motion with the effectiveness of simplicity and understatement. This arrangement is a feature that can be performed by any soloist or combination of soloists. Comes with bass clef, treble clef, Bb and Eb solo parts.
51107	REMEMBRANCE - A med-tempo swing that includes a "kicking" ensemble section. Features Flugel, Tenor & a written lead Trpt solo. Med-diff. Easy dbls. Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band "Deep voices".
51108	SUNBEAMS - A "burning" up-tempo chart (dedicated to Horace Silver) that alternates btwn heavy funk & hard bop. Features Tenor & Trpf. Diff. No dbls. Recorded by the Jazz Garden Big Band.
51120	TIME AHEAD - This chart is a contemporary medium-swing chart with a two-beat - 4/4 interplay. The sweeping and arching melodic lines of the main theme contrast the more angular lines of the interlude. Solos are for tenor and trumpet with a churning background that builds to the final shout section.
51109	TO CATCH A RAINBOW - An up-tempo piece w/ a light character for a big band chart. It has a fast harmonic rhythm (like Giant Steps) w/ solos for Alto & harmon muted Trpt. Diff. Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band "Deep Voices".
51110	TUMBAO NUEVO - Up tempo Salsa style with some time changes to shorten the phrases. High energy chart from beginning to end. Features quickly alternating ideas between a horn trio (Alto, Trpt & Bone) and the big band. No dbls. Med-diff. Recorded by Eshelmans Jazz Garden Big Band "When Dreams Come True".
51111	VIVA COREA - A samba in tribute to Chick Corea with a "Corean" treatment of the rhythm section. solos: Flute & Flugel. Diff.dbls. Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band"Deep Voices".
51115	WE'LL NEVER SAY GOODBYE - this chart was commissioned by Stanford University to commemorate the work of tenor giant Stan Getz. The chart features a solo tenor sax which can be performed in a traditional five piece sax section or by an added tenor soloist. Solo is followed by an extended ensemble shout. Diff. Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band "When Dreams Come True".
51121	THE WHARTON CONCERTO - The Wharton Concerto is a concerto for bass trombone and jazz band. The bass trombone part incorporates fast moving lines with a complete use of the range and will challenge any good bass trombonist. The solo bass trombone is not required to improvise and there is a featured improvised solo for tenor saxophone. The chart also calls for four flutes. The solo part is difficult and the band parts are moderately difficult.
51113	WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE - A tenor feature alternating btwn an even 8th (downbeat accent) & a half time funk. Features an extensive development section based on the two main themes. Builds from beginning to end with all trumpets sounding the main theme independently at the same time during the climax. Strong ending. Diff. Recorded by Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band "When Dreams Come True".
	The following charts are published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company Click on any title below to order. Click the back button to return.

ZB300	WE'RE OUTTA HERE - A spirited funk shuffle, packed with explosive and ensemble passages, punctuated by arresting moments of silence. The chart begins and ends with a contemporary brass chorale, and the interludes between solos simulate New Oreleans-style group improvisation.
ZB301	MYSTIQUE - Commissioned by the Martin Murphy Jazz Band, this fascinating up-tempo jazz waltz employs flugelhorns, vibraphone, bass clarinet, flute, and soprano sax to create an alluring musical tapestry. The rising and falling first theme and counterline create a compelling melodic duo over a bass pedal, and is contrasted by the more quickly moving, harmonically-varied second theme. Solos for soprano sax and trumpet are separated by a four-voice fugue. It concludes with aleatoric piano and guitar figures
ZB306	STRAYHORN - This piece recalls the spirit of of Billy and Duke's collaboration thru the use of traditional jazz harmonic devices, a "stride" piano soli, and an alto sax solo reminiscent of Johnny Hodges, Duke's long-time lead alto. The last note of the piece recalls the accomplishments of Harry Carney, Duke's closest traveling companion, and a supreme baritone saxophonist. This is a hauntingly lush ballad.
ZB 313	STEP IT UP BLUES - This medium tempo chart really swings as ascending dominant chords lay the groundwork for a memorable main theme, imaginative section dialogue, and a driving shout ending. Solo sections based upon expanded forms of the traditional blues progression give alto sax and trumpet plenty of room to blow.
ZB314	I WILL TAKE YOU THERE - Sweeping melodic lines and lush harmonies give this medium tempo contemporary jazz chart its open, aerial flavor. Improvised solos for flugelhorn and trombone and the addition of optional ad lib. Auxilliary percussion add to the magical aura.
ZB318	SAMBA MOZART - An inventive, sophisticated jazz chart, it possesses a classical lightness and melodic clarity that never goes out of style. Dave blends enduring qualities of traditional sonata form with the Latin-American spirit of the samba to create a truly original work. Intelligent and challenging, an exciting change of pace for advanced jazz ensembles
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