Jazz Combo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1201465

By Christopher Burnett. By Christopher Burnett. Arranged by Christopher Burnett. Contemporary,Film/TV,Jazz. Score and parts. 25 pages. Christopher Burnett #800085. Published by Christopher Burnett (A0.1201465).

ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR JAZZ QUARTET 

This work is from series of 6 related pieces of new music that I have composed and arranged for a new Originals quartet that had its debut on Tuesday March 28 as the final concert of the 2023 season of the long running noontime spring jazz series at the Midwest Trust Center in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

The music is written and arranged for a modern jazz quartet. I perform on alto saxophone with the multi-talented William Crain on piano, the master bassist Gerald Spaits, and the brilliant young drummer Morgan Rogers. The mockup audio demos posted are among the first set of compositions written for our group. I actually wrote and arranged all of this music with each of these quartet musicians’ artistry in mind and to record an album. However, I truly welcome other ensembles to perform and program these selections of music too.

THIS MUSIC IS BASED UPON THE PHILOSOPHY OF ABUNDANCE (COVEY)

Scarcity Mentality is the zero-sum paradigm of life. People with a Scarcity Mentality have a very difficult time sharing recognition and credit, power or profit – even with those who help in the production. They also have a very hard time being genuinely happy for the successes of other people – even, and sometimes especially, members of their own family or close friends and associates.

Conversely, Abundance Mentality flows out of a deep inner sense of personal worth and security. It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody. It results in sharing of prestige, of recognition, of profits, of decision making. It opens possibilities, options, alternatives, and creativity.

THE MUSICAL SELECTIONS (F-A-M-I-L-Y)

All of these six pieces interact musically as one larger work or they can be performed independently from the collection with equally pleasing effects musically.

1. “FINALLY� (Is Never Permanent…) 
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

2. “ALWAYS� (Is Never Giving Up…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

3. “MAYBE� (It Is or Is Not…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

4. “INFINITY� (Is The Reality…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

5. “LATER� (Is Better Than Never…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

6. “YESTERYEARS� (Bring Our Todays…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

Thanks,

Christopher Burnett (BMI)
musician, composer, educator
https://BurnettPublishing.com.

Jazz Combo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1201519

By Christopher Burnett. By Christopher Burnett. Arranged by Christopher Burnett. Contemporary,Film/TV,Jazz. Score and parts. 14 pages. Christopher Burnett #800140. Published by Christopher Burnett (A0.1201519).

ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR JAZZ QUARTET 

This work is from series of 6 related pieces of new music that I have composed and arranged for a new Originals quartet that had its debut on Tuesday March 28 as the final concert of the 2023 season of the long running noontime spring jazz series at the Midwest Trust Center in the Kansas City metropolitan area. 

The music is written and arranged for a modern jazz quartet. I perform on alto saxophone with the multi-talented William Crain on piano, the master bassist Gerald Spaits, and the brilliant young drummer Morgan Rogers. The mockup audio demos posted are among the first set of compositions written for our group. I actually wrote and arranged all of this music with each of these quartet musicians’ artistry in mind and to record an album. However, I truly welcome other ensembles to perform and program these selections of music too.

THIS MUSIC IS BASED UPON THE PHILOSOPHY OF ABUNDANCE (COVEY)

Scarcity Mentality is the zero-sum paradigm of life. People with a Scarcity Mentality have a very difficult time sharing recognition and credit, power or profit – even with those who help in the production. They also have a very hard time being genuinely happy for the successes of other people – even, and sometimes especially, members of their own family or close friends and associates. 

Conversely, Abundance Mentality flows out of a deep inner sense of personal worth and security. It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody. It results in sharing of prestige, of recognition, of profits, of decision making. It opens possibilities, options, alternatives, and creativity.

THE MUSICAL SELECTIONS (F-A-M-I-L-Y)

All of these six pieces interact musically as one larger work or they can be performed independently from the collection with equally pleasing effects musically.

1. “FINALLY� (Is Never Permanent…) 
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

2. “ALWAYS� (Is Never Giving Up…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

3. “MAYBE� (It Is or Is Not…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

4. “INFINITY� (Is The Reality…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

5. “LATER� (Is Better Than Never…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

6. “YESTERYEARS� (Bring Our Todays…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

Thanks,

Christopher Burnett (BMI)
musician, composer, educator
https://BurnettPublishing.com.

Jazz Combo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1201492

By Christopher Burnett. By Christopher Burnett. Arranged by Christopher Burnett. Contemporary,Film/TV,Jazz. Score and parts. 11 pages. Christopher Burnett #800111. Published by Christopher Burnett (A0.1201492).

ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR JAZZ QUARTET 

This work is from series of 6 related pieces of new music that I have composed and arranged for a new Originals quartet that had its debut on Tuesday March 28 as the final concert of the 2023 season of the long running noontime spring jazz series at the Midwest Trust Center in the Kansas City metropolitan area. 

The music is written and arranged for a modern jazz quartet. I perform on alto saxophone with the multi-talented William Crain on piano, the master bassist Gerald Spaits, and the brilliant young drummer Morgan Rogers. The mockup audio demos posted are among the first set of compositions written for our group. I actually wrote and arranged all of this music with each of these quartet musicians’ artistry in mind and to record an album. However, I truly welcome other ensembles to perform and program these selections of music too.

THIS MUSIC IS BASED UPON THE PHILOSOPHY OF ABUNDANCE (COVEY)

Scarcity Mentality is the zero-sum paradigm of life. People with a Scarcity Mentality have a very difficult time sharing recognition and credit, power or profit – even with those who help in the production. They also have a very hard time being genuinely happy for the successes of other people – even, and sometimes especially, members of their own family or close friends and associates. 

Conversely, Abundance Mentality flows out of a deep inner sense of personal worth and security. It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody. It results in sharing of prestige, of recognition, of profits, of decision making. It opens possibilities, options, alternatives, and creativity.

THE MUSICAL SELECTIONS (F-A-M-I-L-Y)

All of these six pieces interact musically as one larger work or they can be performed independently from the collection with equally pleasing effects musically.

1. “FINALLY� (Is Never Permanent…) 
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

2. “ALWAYS� (Is Never Giving Up…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

3. “MAYBE� (It Is or Is Not…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

4. “INFINITY� (Is The Reality…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

5. “LATER� (Is Better Than Never…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

6. “YESTERYEARS� (Bring Our Todays…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

Thanks,

Christopher Burnett (BMI)
musician, composer, educator
https://BurnettPublishing.com.

Jazz Combo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1201514

By Christopher Burnett. By Christopher Burnett. Arranged by Christopher Burnett. Contemporary,Film/TV,Jazz. Score and parts. 24 pages. Christopher Burnett #800135. Published by Christopher Burnett (A0.1201514).

ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR JAZZ QUARTET 

This work is from series of 6 related pieces of new music that I have composed and arranged for a new Originals quartet that had its debut on Tuesday March 28 as the final concert of the 2023 season of the long running noontime spring jazz series at the Midwest Trust Center in the Kansas City metropolitan area. 

The music is written and arranged for a modern jazz quartet. I perform on alto saxophone with the multi-talented William Crain on piano, the master bassist Gerald Spaits, and the brilliant young drummer Morgan Rogers. The mockup audio demos posted are among the first set of compositions written for our group. I actually wrote and arranged all of this music with each of these quartet musicians’ artistry in mind and to record an album. However, I truly welcome other ensembles to perform and program these selections of music too.

THIS MUSIC IS BASED UPON THE PHILOSOPHY OF ABUNDANCE (COVEY)

Scarcity Mentality is the zero-sum paradigm of life. People with a Scarcity Mentality have a very difficult time sharing recognition and credit, power or profit – even with those who help in the production. They also have a very hard time being genuinely happy for the successes of other people – even, and sometimes especially, members of their own family or close friends and associates. 

Conversely, Abundance Mentality flows out of a deep inner sense of personal worth and security. It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody. It results in sharing of prestige, of recognition, of profits, of decision making. It opens possibilities, options, alternatives, and creativity.

THE MUSICAL SELECTIONS (F-A-M-I-L-Y)

All of these six pieces interact musically as one larger work or they can be performed independently from the collection with equally pleasing effects musically.

1. “FINALLY� (Is Never Permanent…) 
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

2. “ALWAYS� (Is Never Giving Up…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

3. “MAYBE� (It Is or Is Not…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

4. “INFINITY� (Is The Reality…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

5. “LATER� (Is Better Than Never…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

6. “YESTERYEARS� (Bring Our Todays…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

Thanks,

Christopher Burnett (BMI)
musician, composer, educator
https://BurnettPublishing.com.

Jazz Combo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1201507

By Christopher Burnett. By Christopher Burnett. Arranged by Christopher Burnett. Contemporary,Film/TV,Jazz. Score and parts. 3 pages. Christopher Burnett #800128. Published by Christopher Burnett (A0.1201507).

ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR JAZZ QUARTET 

This work is from series of 6 related pieces of new music that I have composed and arranged for a new Originals quartet that had its debut on Tuesday March 28 as the final concert of the 2023 season of the long running noontime spring jazz series at the Midwest Trust Center in the Kansas City metropolitan area. 

The music is written and arranged for a modern jazz quartet. I perform on alto saxophone with the multi-talented William Crain on piano, the master bassist Gerald Spaits, and the brilliant young drummer Morgan Rogers. The mockup audio demos posted are among the first set of compositions written for our group. I actually wrote and arranged all of this music with each of these quartet musicians’ artistry in mind and to record an album. However, I truly welcome other ensembles to perform and program these selections of music too.

THIS MUSIC IS BASED UPON THE PHILOSOPHY OF ABUNDANCE (COVEY)

Scarcity Mentality is the zero-sum paradigm of life. People with a Scarcity Mentality have a very difficult time sharing recognition and credit, power or profit – even with those who help in the production. They also have a very hard time being genuinely happy for the successes of other people – even, and sometimes especially, members of their own family or close friends and associates. 

Conversely, Abundance Mentality flows out of a deep inner sense of personal worth and security. It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody. It results in sharing of prestige, of recognition, of profits, of decision making. It opens possibilities, options, alternatives, and creativity.

THE MUSICAL SELECTIONS (F-A-M-I-L-Y)

All of these six pieces interact musically as one larger work or they can be performed independently from the collection with equally pleasing effects musically.

1. “FINALLY� (Is Never Permanent…) 
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

2. “ALWAYS� (Is Never Giving Up…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

3. “MAYBE� (It Is or Is Not…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

4. “INFINITY� (Is The Reality…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

5. “LATER� (Is Better Than Never…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

6. “YESTERYEARS� (Bring Our Todays…)
Composed and Arranged By Christopher Burnett (BMI)

Thanks,

Christopher Burnett (BMI)
musician, composer, educator
https://BurnettPublishing.com.

Jazz Combo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.970761

Composed by Mike Strand, ASCAP. Blues,Jazz. Score and parts. 6 pages. Michael M. Strand #6136125. Published by Michael M. Strand (A0.970761).

Mike Strand, ASCAP

This is a lead sheet with lyrics, chords and guitar fret boards, for a jazz group, small, or large, with singer or solo instruments. It serves as a good basis for a variety of arrangements, contra facts, and improvisations.

The audio sample is a jazz quintet: A slow swing jazz accompaniment from iReal Pro, combined with my duet tunes from Finale PrintMusic. In this sample, a flute takes the accompaniment (treble clef), with a baritone sax in the bass clef.

The main tune (bass clef) is accompanied, making this an unusual duet lead sheet. For example, a flute may accompany a baritone singer.

An option is to interchange the voice roles (e.g., main tune octave higher, accompaniment octave lower), or use one of the tunes of the duet by itself.

I wrote this piece in honor of immigrants, in recognition of the courage it takes to move to a new country and learn a new language. New immigrants often go through difficulties and setbacks, including persecution from citizens of their adopted country. This, despite the recent immigrant ancestry of most of the persecutors, notably in the USA.

In the subtitle of Immigrant Blues, I recognize my own immigrant ancestors, and also Anders Lundegård, who, like my paternal grandparents, moved to the USA from Sweden. Anders helped me with this piece, with his reviews and comments.

**Here are the lyrics for Immigrant Blues:

1.

Moving to the U. S., far away.

Life here is so bad, I will not stay.

Talked to Mom and Dad, they said OK.

I want to make a place for them some day.

2.

First time in the States was no picnic.

Half the time no work, and I got sick.

Some folks try to help, while others scoff.

I have friends, but others put me off.

3.

Looking bright and able, that’s my plan.

Taking ESOL classes when I can.

Learning English is no easy chore,

And I want my folks here, that’s for sure.

 

And I want my folks here, that’s for sure.

Oh, yeah!

Jazz Combo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1111035

By Edward Trimis. By Edward Trimis. Arranged by Edward Trimis. Broadway,Contemporary,Jazz,Musical/Show,Pop. Score and parts. 14 pages. Trimis Music #713307. Published by Trimis Music (A0.1111035).

Starting With L.A. is the finale from Real Life. The rock ballad is an anthem for our times, reminding us that positive change starts with all of us, and is possible. Great for chorus, chamber group, showchoir, or jazz choir. Performed all over Los Angeles in Real Life the Musical and as a stand-alone performance. Piano, Electric Bass, and Drum Set parts.

Jazz Combo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1220916

By Wes Montgomery. By John L. (Wes) Montgomery and Sascha Burland. Arranged by Arranged by Alan Fagan & Dr. LeRoy Henry. 20th Century,Blues,Jazz,Standards. 7 pages. Dr. LeRoy Henry #817258. Published by Dr. LeRoy Henry (A0.1220916).

     Fortunately for us, guitarist Wes Montgomery went over to Europe in the spring of 1965 and toured. We're lucky, because Montgomery wound up on European TV shows during many of his stops, resulting in lots of video clips. 
     Wes was filmed May 7 in England with pianist Stan Tracey, bassist Rick Laird, and drummer Jackie Dougan. This session is quite different from the April 4 session in Belgium with pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Arthur Harper and drummer Jimmy Lovelaceand the April 2, 1965 session in Holland with pianist Pim Jacobs, bassist Ruud Jacobs and drummer Han Bennink in that it includes commentary from club owner Ronnie Scott, who explains the career and music of Wes Montgomery as if he were giving a lecture. The music, of course, features more of Montgomery's great stuff with personable glimpses at each of the artists. The quartet swings and seems to enjoy every minute of the show. The guitarist's West Coast Blues, in particular, makes this video stand out as an unforgettable piece of jazz history.
     An interesting thing about this video, the horn section did not know that the chord changes for solos were different than the changes for the theme. One can imagine that Wes was not traveling with a Real Book so the group did not learn this from paper. This arrangement corrects that issue and includes a head chart for the rhythm section and a version for guitar with tablature. It also includes trumpet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and baritone saxophone.

Jazz Combo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.970752

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Mike Strand. Concert,Easter,Jazz,Latin. Score and parts. 3 pages. Michael M. Strand #5375603. Published by Michael M. Strand (A0.970752).

By Mike Strand, ASCAP 

This is a lead sheet with chord symbols and guitar fret boards, for a Latin or jazz group, large or small.  It serves as the foundation for a variety of arrangements, contra facts, and improvisations.

To write this bossa nova, I adapted and arranged material from the opening chorus of J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion.  São João means St. John in Portuguese, in recognition of the Brazilian roots of bossa nova.

For me, Bach’s rich and appealing chord progressions and choral melodies, and the steady flow of the music in this chorus, as well as the popularity of Bach among jazz musicians, justify this adaptation.

The audio sample is a jazz quartet:  An iReal Pro jazz bossa nova accompaniment, combined with my tune from Finale PrintMusic.