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Jazz Ensemble Gr. 4-5 (not listed in order of difficulty)
* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site
* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site
* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site
* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site
* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site
* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site
Tracks Live recorded by MF Music/ GiraSoul Productions
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*A stand-alone, Gr. 4 version of Mvt 2 of Unidad en Ritmo" Jazz Suite ("Celebraciones") listed below
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"Summertime" in 4 styles ?! (Jazz, Gr. 4- )
"Summertime" for Jazz Ensemble
Commissioned by Camden Regional HS in Maine, this iconic jazz classic is set in 4 styles: (1) 12/8 sassy swing intro, (2) exotically mysterious latin (3) Intense Afro Cuban 6/8 (written in 3/4) and (4) Nostalic (written) jazz piano solo at end. *Coming May '25 to Hal Leonard.
Premiered by the 2024 Maine AllState HS Jazz Ens.
"The Pursuit of Funkiness" live by Girasoul Studio
High energy funk chart; High speed car chase set to Jazz Ens. Grade 3 (Med easy) with alt notes for lead tpt. Afro Latin undertones and two optional aux perc parts. All Rhythm parts fully notated. Coming 2024 to Doug Beach Music. For now: *Visit the "MFMusic Purchase" Page.
Premiered by the 2023 Georgia AllState HS Jazz Ensemble
"Bons Sohnos, Maestro" Samba Ballad
Authentic Samba Ballad written in memory of prolific Florida director/mentor, Rodester Brandon. Trombone feature, written solo. Playable by 2 perc (all written out). Piano solos written out as well. Gr.4 *JW Pepper" Editor's Choice" Chart; Avail Excelcia.
"Nick of Time" (Med. Swing)
An upbeat Swing chart with a fresh feel and some James Bond-ish "to the rescue" riffs thrown in to depict loyal support from good friends. Scored for Big Band. Gr 3+/4 (Depending on tempo). Avail Excelcia Spring 2024. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page.
"Voando Em Uma Vespa" (Flyin' on a Vespa)
Upbeat, authentic Samba for Full Jazz Ensemble. I actually wrote this in my head while tearing around Miami backstreets on my Vespa-style scooter recently. Gr 4. Solos and rhythm parts are written out. JW Pepper Editors ChoiceCuica part can be played by agogo bells. Avail now via Excelcia Music.