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Big
Band Charts by Jim Martin
Jim Martin
Jim
Martin is
an active composer/arranger, trombonist,
pianist and music educator in
the Midwestern United States.
Jim's charts can be heard on numerous
professional and big band recordings
including the Rob Parton Jazz
Tech Big Band, the University
of WI/Milwaukee jazz ensemble,
the Stan Bann Big Band, the University
of TX at Austin, Art Farmer's
Big Band and many others.
Credits also include string and
big band arrangements on 3 CD's
for Chicago singer Jean
Laughlin.
Big
band commissions have come from
Rob Parton, the U.S. Airmen of
Note, Univ. of WI/Milwaukee, Evanston
Township HS, Lake County Community
College, and numerous high school
and college bands in the U.S.
Jim Martin
Big
Big Band
Charts by Jim Martin
SUNY Triangle Composed
and Arranged
by Jim Martin
Level 4 1/2 (medium/difficult)
SUNY
Triangle is the big band version of the chart of the same name that
was commissioned by Rick Holland for small band. The chart is set
in an easy latin feel over the changes to the wonderful tune Triste.
Features
tenor solos and piano as well as a 3 part fugal section meant to
challenge the horn players. This is a fun one to play and rehearse.
The recording to the right is the small band version. You
can purchase the chart for small band here.
This
is a 16 bar blues, medium swing. It is pretty straight ahead and
fun to play. Includes a 32 bar saxophone soli. Solos can be open
and are straight blues first, then when backgrounds come in the
form of the tune takes over.
Recorded
by the Jazz Celebration Big Band - recorded live at Bucks County
Community College, Newtown, PA
The Count is In
Composed and Arranged by Jim Martin
The
Count Is In was commissioned by the Illinois Association of
Jazz Educators a few years back. It is in the "Sammy Nestico/Basie"
style, and is suitable for bands of High School level and above.
Solos are in tenor sax, trumpet, trombone and
piano. You can listen and view the score at the same time, or just
listen to the chart to the left. The recording is the Rob Parton Jazz
Tech Big Band.
PRICE
- $19.95
Doxy
Arranged by Jim Martin
Doxy is a straight
ahead chart on the classic Sonny Rollins tune. Includes a fun
sax soli and so is in trombone 2.
This chart is
appropriate for pro and college level bands and has been enjoyed by
many excellent high school bands across the U.S. as well. Be
sure to listen to the entire chart using the player to the right.
Dear
Old Stockholm has been a favorite of college and pro bands for a few
years. The tune is based on a Swedish folksong, and was recorded most
notably by Miles Davis.
The chart opens with an extended piano solo, ala
Chick Corea. This chart is a hard driving swing chart that features
open blowing sections over D minor blues. It builds in the ensemble
during an extended drum solo (in time). Enuf said. Click on the link to
just listen.
Bebop.com
is a chart I did for the Univ. of WI @ Milwaukee jazz ensemble. This
chart is based on rhythm changes and
features an open solo section for different players to blow. Includes
some modern twists and some hard swinging sections as well.
Pocket
Change was written for the 2002 Six Pack Jazz Subscription Series. Its
based in the Nestico uptempo swing style with a few modern twists.
Solos are in Tenor and Trumpet. Click on the link
to listen to a "quick" reading of the chart by a university jazz
ensemble.
PRICE - $19.95
Semi-Mental
Journey
Composed
and arranged by Jim Martin
This
chart is a fun one and a
takeoff of the tune Sentimental
Journey with a "rhythm changes"
bridge thrown in the middle.
Sort of "recomposition"
in a way. I wrote this in
a "Mintzer" type of style.
I've always loved Bob's
charts and have been influenced
by his writing over the
years.
Solos
are in Trombone 1 and Alto
1. Set at about a level
4 chart, your college or
excellent high school band
will enjoy playing this
one.
Hole
Lot A Blues Composed
and arranged by Jim Martin
This
is an uptempo blues in Bb
with some challenging lines
in the horns depending on
the tempo you take. Solos
can be opened up for your
soloists to get their cookies
off on the blues.
Hole
Lot a Blues one would make
a good opener (or closer)
on a concert. Ensemble sections
are "nestico-like" - exciting
and fast! Click on the link
to listen to the Roosevelt
University jazz ensemble
directed by Rob
Parton.
Bird's Eyeview
Composed and arranged by
Jim Martin
Bird's
Eyeview is a chart that
was commissioned by the
Lake County Community College
jazz ensemble directed by
Bruce Mack. It's an original
uptempo swing tune that
is based on the changes
to Charlie Parker's "Yardbird
Suite".
The
chart features a sax soli
and solo for tenor sax but
could be opened up for others.
If you like uptempo bebop,
you'll enjoy Bird's Eyeview.
Recorded by the Jazz Celebration
Big Band - recorded live
at Bucks County Community
College, Newtown, PA
Blues
for Mr. P
Composed and arranged by Jim Martin
Blues
for Mr. P is a fun uptempo blues
that allows for many band members
to blow over Bb blues. Solo sections
can be opened up for as many choruses
as needed.
This
recording features the fantastic
trumpet soloing of Conti Condoli
as well as other members of the
Rob Parton Jazz Tech Big Band.
This is a fun chart for players
and listeners too. Take a listen.
Dreamer
of Dreams is the only chart I've
ever written in 3/4 time. At the
time of its writing, I was listening
to alot of Bob Florence charts,
so I believe that this one is
definitely influenced by Bob's
writing.
The chart is fairly uptempo and
features alot of flute lead in
Alto 1. Solo is for flugelhorn.
This is a fun one if you are looking
for something in the 3/4 time
bag without sounding "waltzy".
Give it a listen.
PRICE - $19.95
Songs
by Jean Laughlin arranged for big band by Jim Martin
It's
OK to Disagree
(for female vocalist)
Composed by Jean Laughlin
Arranged by Jim Martin
This
is another fun chart that was done for Jean
Laughlin's latest CD What Am I Looking For?
It's an uptempo chart that is right out of
the 40's swing dance band era.
This
recording features Jean Laughlin along with
solos by Tom Garling (trombone) and Jim Gailloreto
(tenor). Another fun chart to feature your
female vocalist. Listen by clicking on the
icon to the left.
Take
A Risk (for female vocal)
Composed by
Jean Laughlin
Arranged by Jim Martin
This
is a chart that was done for Jean Laughlin's
latest CD What Am I Looking For? Jean and
I have collaborated on a few CD's over the
years. The charts are mainly for string orchestra
but we do sneak a few big band arrangements
in too.
"Take
a Risk" is a bluesy 3/4 time tune with some
hard driving figures in the band. (Actually
the whole band is chocked full of great players!)
Feature your female vocalist on this one.
Listen by clicking on the player on the right.
Own
Up
(for female vocalist)
Composed by Jean Laughlin
Arranged by Jim Martin
Own
Up is a blues 12/8 feel swinger that begins
with a rubato section for female vocalist and
piano.
This
recording features Jean Laughlin along with
the soulful tenor work of Jim Gailloreto.
Another fun chart to feature your female vocalist.
Listen by clicking on the icon to the right.
