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* * * * April Showers (latin beat)
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This uplifting tune from the 1920's, done with a bright latin beat! Shaker is optional. There are alternate rhythms provided, so you can find that perfect "lock-in" rhythm. Full audio demo: April Showers |
BR46 |
$18 |
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* Un Bel Di (from Madame Butterfly)
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Hearing Maria Callas hit the first whispering high note of this haunting melody, I'm transported........I've tried to recreate that feeling with brass quintet. This arrangement takes time to develop, so give it a full listen. The climax is dramatic!! Complete audio demo: Un Bel Di |
BR45 |
$18 |
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Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder's tribute to jazz, from his landmark '70s album "Songs In the Key of Life." This is a natural for brass quintet! Full audio demo: Sir Duke |
BR43 |
$18 |
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Brahms Hungarian Dance #5
Ah, Budapest! Brahms' passionate, lyric melody transports me to eastern europe... The very first notes of this great tune reveal its depth and beauty for brass. It burns along at a dance clip, then swings into jazz! Complete audio demo: Hungarian Dance #5 |
BR44 |
$18 |
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1. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Ah Weem Ah Weh! Based on the South African Zulu folk song " Wimoweh", "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" sounds great for brass 5tet. Here is the full audio demo: The Lion Sleeps Tonight |
BR32 |
$18 |
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2. Pavane for a Dead Princess (serene bossa nova)
Ravel's Pavane shimmers as a quiet bossa nova. Captures the impressionist ethos in a unique way (shaker is optional). Here is an audio clip: Ravel Pavane For a Dead Princess |
BR33 |
$18 |
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3. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
One of three Duke Ellington tunes recorded by the Center City Brass Quintet on their CD On the Town (Chandos). Audio clip |
BR01 |
$18 |
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The Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem)
Performed by the New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet at Yankee Stadium. Piccolo trpt at end (alternate ending has no picc tpt). Audio clip |
BR02 |
$18 |
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Tribute to Frank Sinatra
A 4-song medley of Sinatra's biggest hits, as commissioned by the OFFUTT BRASS of the USAF Heartland of America Band ( their site) Here are some clips of the Sinatra: Strangers In the Night Fly Me To the Moon My Way New York, New York |
BR09 |
$28 |
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Take the "A" Train
The Ellington/Strayhorn classic. Swing, a train horn effect, soaring "islands" trombone, voice-out shout chorus, and then the train leaving the station. Audio clip |
BR13 |
$18 |
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Lush Life
The Ellington/Strayhorn dramatic, tragic song about a bar hopping lush. Audio clip |
BR14 |
$18 |
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Jingle Bells
As performed by the New York Philharmonic Brass at Avery Fisher Hall. Swinging version, with a trad jazz ending. Audio clip |
BR15 |
$18 |
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The Johnson Rag
Blazing, swinging ragtime. A show stopper. Audio clip |
BR17 |
$18 |
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Adagio: Mozart 23rd Piano Concerto
This haunting classical theme is a favorite of mine. Audio clip |
BR18 |
$18 |
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Speak Softly (original latin tune)
A sweet latin groove for brass quintet. Uses flugels. The shaker (perc) is optional. Audio clip |
BR22 |
$18 |
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La Gazza Ladra Overture
This light, racing overture from Rossini's opera absolutely sizzles for brass. It's a barnburner. It's a full 7 minutes, but it flies by. As written for the NY Philharmonic Brass Quintet. Audio clip |
BR23 |
$20 |
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Carmen Solos
Five movements. Each movement features a different brass quintet soloist. A unique approach to Bizet's masterpiece.....demonstrates the solo virtuosity of each member of your quintet! As written for the NY Philharmonic Brass Quintet. Audio clips: Trpt 1 feature Tuba Feature Trombone Feature Trpt 2 Feature French Horn Feature |
BR24 |
$48 |
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Brass Quintet Xmas Carols, Volume 1
As recorded on "Holiday Brass". Six carols, all with at least 2 full choruses. Well developed, often with modulations. Suitable for concert or caroling. Clips: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen O Little Town of Bethlehem We Three Kings* What Child Is This Go Tell It On the Mountain The Holly and the Ivy *conga is optional. |
BR19 |
$32 |
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Brass Quintet Xmas Carols, Volume 2
As recorded on "Holiday Brass". Six more carols, all with at least 2 full choruses. Well developed, often with modulations. Suitable for concert or caroling. Clips: Adeste Fidelis Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming I Saw Three Ships Deck The Halls I Heard the Bells on Xmas Day The First Noel |
BR30 |
$32 |
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Chopin Minute Waltz
Celebrating the 200th anniverary of Frederic Chopin's birth, here is his signature waltz, (at breakneck speed), for brass quintet! (calls for one and optionally two piccolo tpts). Full audio demo: Minute Waltz |
BR37 |
$18 |
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Amazing Grace
I couldn't resist arranging this great melody. The beginning is reminiscent of bagpipes. The arrangement then dives and climbs, plumbing the emotions of this timeless piece. Complete audio demo: Amazing Grace |
BR36 |
$18 |
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St. Thomas
Sonny Rollins' signature jazz standard is a challenge for brass quintet! It's such an irresistible tune---humorous, danceable, fun. A real caribbean experience! Full audio demo: St. Thomas |
BR39 |
$18 |
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Traumerei
Celebrating the 200th anniverary of Robert Schumann's birth, his well known piano piece ("Dreaming") is transcendent for brass quintet. Complete audio demo: Traumerei |
BR40 |
$18 |
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* * * * * * * Free JJ Johnson transcriptions! *
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Buy our "Clean Lines"jazz CD and receive5 free JJ Johnson transcribed solos with your purchase. These are brand new transcriptions, not available elsewhere: "What Is This Thing Called Love", "What's New", "Satin Doll", "My Old Flame" and "Cry Me a River". Important: tell us you are a trombonist, so we stick the transcriptions in your envelope. |
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