An exploration of sus chords in a re-imagined version of C Jam Blues (tempo = 170). Has an opening written piano solo with piano comping in later sections.

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Trial By Fire*

A medium straight tune (tempo = 170) based on major chords with a half tempo section for variety. Piano requires comping.

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Blue Bossa Reimagined

A reimagining of the Kenny Durham tune (tempo = 160) for alto (lead), flugelhorn and bass trombone. Piano and bass requires comping.

(Actual mp3 length 3:13)

00:00 / 13:54

Escape Velocity*

A harmon-muted trumpet starts a tune (tempo = 140) with increasing energy as other horns enter and rhythm patterns change. Requires piano comping.

00:00 / 04:46

A Bit Of Mischief*

Inspired by the chords in 'I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You' by the Alan Parsons Project with horns building through call-and-response (tempo - 120). Optional bass and piano comping in solo section.

00:00 / 02:38

Chasing The Theme*

A swing tune that features the piano 'chasing the theme' from the horns (tempo - 160). No comping required.

00:00 / 02:42

Backatown

A funky Trombone Shorty tune (tempo = 98) with a transcribed trombone solo and alto doubling flute and baritone sax. Piano requires comping.

00:00 / 04:49

More Than*

Inspired by the sound of 'Oops I Did It Again' by Brittney Spears' with a syncopated melody (tempo - 96). Piano requires comping.

00:00 / 02:58

Nowhere To Run*

A straight tune (tempo - 110) starting with mysterioso piano. An evolving drum part and multi-voice instrumental section lead into soloing. Piano requires comping.

00:00 / 04:37