BABY
Baby is a ballad that uses a light, shuffle feel that features a band s lead alto sax player. Written using the standard AABA form, the chart also highlights the trumpet section in the introduction, bridge, and coda sections.
BIG V
This chart is dedicated to one of the composer s colleagues, Brian Vincent. This piece reflects his personality as it is a high energy, consistent, and catchy rock tune.
DOWN AND OUT
Down and Out is a mellow, laid back blues chart. It uses the traditional 12 bar blues changes and the standard AAB form for the melody. After a strong opening, the piece moves into the main melody, by introducing it using the style of Miles Davis So What. Once the head has been set, the chart then begins to build towards the solo section, through the use of a shout chorus and some stop time figures.
JUST CHILLIN’
Just Chillin is a fun, laid back funk-rock chart with simple repetitive melodies and a catchy accompaniment. There are written out solos included for Alto Sax and Trumpet.
OH SO FINE
Oh So Fine is a light, feel-good funk chart. Written in the classic style, it features an opening by the bass player. Then the rest of the rhythm section enters to help generate the groove of this chart.
