Steve Szabo

In a world full of misinformation, echo chambers and powerful figures who wield these tools on a daily basis, this piece portrays a struggle for truth in the face of these forces of ignorance. The piece begins and ends with dissonant sections that feature a freely improvised drum part, while the middle section is an up-tempo swing feel.

Guitar is featured throughout.

Solo space is provided for Alto 1, Tenor 1, and Guitar.

Style: Big Band - Contemporary Swing

Difficulty: Grade 4 (Medium)

Ranges: Trumpet 1 - written D6, Trombone 1 F4

Rhythm Parts: Piano and Bass are fully notated, but chord symbols are included. Guitar is notated with some slash marks.

Instrumentation

Voice (Opt.)

Flute (Opt.)

Reeds:

Reed 1 - Alto Sax
Reed 2 - Alto Sax
Reed 3 - Tenor Sax
Reed 4 - Tenor Sax
Reed 5 - Bari Sax

Brass:

4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones

Rhythm:

Vibraphone (Opt.), Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums

***Please note that the purchase of all combo tunes includes both the original version, as well as FREE chart customisation.***

This contemporary straight eighth tune, written in 7, was inspired by Jean Paul Riopelle’s painting, Pavane (Tribute to the Water Lilies), that is part of the National Gallery of Canada’s permanent collection. Just like Riopelle’s triptych, the piece has three distinct sections with the first and last sections being similar, but not identical. In an attempt to portray Riopelle’s work, the piece layers different textures, and also uses the chords from Gabriel Fauré’s Pavane.

Solo space is provided for Tenor 1, Alto 1, Guitar and Drums.

Style: Combo - Straight Eighths / Odd Meter

Difficulty: Grade 4.5 (Medium - Advanced)

Ranges: Trumpet 1 - written C6

Rhythm Parts: Piano and Bass are fully notated, but chord symbols are included. Guitar is notated with some slash marks.

Original Instrumentation

Voice / Vibraphone, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums.

***Please note that the purchase of all combo tunes includes both the original version, as well as FREE chart customisation.***

Named after an idyllic town in the Cotswolds, this jazz waltz portrays a rainy day on a trip the composer took with his wife to Minster Lovell. The feel is laid back, and makes use of free improvisation to portray the rain, and picturesque countryside.

Style: Combo - Jazz Waltz

Difficulty: Grade 4 (Medium)

Ranges: Trumpet 1 - written Ab5

Rhythm Parts: Piano and Bass are fully notated, but chord symbols are included.

Original Instrumentation

Voice, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Vibraphone, Piano, Bass, Drums.