As recorded by the Dave Slonaker Big Band on the 2022 Convergency recording session. (Origin Records 82851.)

Convergency works well as an opening or closing chart for a concert. Subtitled as a Concerto for Big Band, it is an upbeat and ceremonious chart that features the sax and brass sections in bravura passages. Solos, featuring trumpet, baritone

As recorded by the Dave Slonaker Big Band on the 2022 Convergency recording session. (Origin Records 82851.)

Convergency works well as an opening or closing chart for a concert. Subtitled as a Concerto for Big Band, it is an upbeat and ceremonious chart that features the sax and brass sections in bravura passages. Solos, featuring trumpet, baritone saxophone, and piano, can be opened at your discretion.

5 saxes (reed 1 – sop. sax, reed 2 – alto sax, reed 3 – tenor sax, reed 4 – tenor sax, reed 5 – bari sax, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar (opt.), piano, bass, drums.

Lead trumpet high note – written E6

Grade 5 – Professional (time 7:12)

As recorded by the Dave Slonaker Big Band on the 2022 Convergency recording session. (Origin Records 82851.)

One of my favorite groups as a young trombonist was the Jazz Crusaders. I wrote Uncommonly Ground with that signature sound of trombone and tenor sax in mind. The chart begins with a contemporary latin type groove but then transitions and

As recorded by the Dave Slonaker Big Band on the 2022 Convergency recording session. (Origin Records 82851.)

One of my favorite groups as a young trombonist was the Jazz Crusaders. I wrote Uncommonly Ground with that signature sound of trombone and tenor sax in mind. The chart begins with a contemporary latin type groove but then transitions and moves into a 6/4 groove in the bridge hence the word ‘uncommonly’. This chart will feature your tenor sax and guitar soloists. The chart builds to a rousing end with your tenor soloist leading the way.

5 saxes (alto 1/flute, alto 2/flute/Bb cl., tenor 1, tenor 2/Bb cl., bari/ Bb Bs. Cl.), 4 trumpets/2 with flugels, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, drums.

Lead trumpet high note – written F6

Grade 5 (time 7:10)

As performed on the 2013 GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada.

An introspective tune about the nature of what we can know features your trumpet soloist in an expanded version of the chart performed by my band on the Intrada recording session. Solos, including the opening piano solo, can be opened at your discretion.

5 Reeds (2 alto w/ flute doubles, 2

As performed on the 2013 GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada.

An introspective tune about the nature of what we can know features your trumpet soloist in an expanded version of the chart performed by my band on the Intrada recording session. Solos, including the opening piano solo, can be opened at your discretion.

5 Reeds (2 alto w/ flute doubles, 2 tenor w/ Bb Cl. doubles, bari/Bb Bs. Cl. double), 4 trumpets/4 Flugels, 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums

Lead trumpet high note – written D6

Grade 5 (time 5:15)

As performed on the 2013 GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada.

Through the centuries the term intrada has been used for music of a festive or ceremonial character. Think of this chart as an upbeat and ceremonious fanfare and you’ll have the right musical approach. Trumpet, trombone and alto sax solos can be opened at your discretion.

5 saxes (2 alto, 2

As performed on the 2013 GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada.

Through the centuries the term intrada has been used for music of a festive or ceremonial character. Think of this chart as an upbeat and ceremonious fanfare and you’ll have the right musical approach. Trumpet, trombone and alto sax solos can be opened at your discretion.

5 saxes (2 alto, 2 tenor, bari), 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums.

Lead trumpet high note – written D6; Grade 5 (time 6:53)

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As performed on the GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada

A contemporary tune that will show off your band’s ensemble and features trumpet and alto sax solos.

5 saxes (reed 1 - alto, reed 2 - alto/flute, reed 3 - tenor/cl., reed 4 - tenor/cl., reed 5 - bari, bs. cl.), 4 trumpets (all dbl. flugelhorns), 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums.

Lead trumpet high note

As performed on the GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada

A contemporary tune that will show off your band’s ensemble and features trumpet and alto sax solos.

5 saxes (reed 1 - alto, reed 2 - alto/flute, reed 3 - tenor/cl., reed 4 - tenor/cl., reed 5 - bari, bs. cl.), 4 trumpets (all dbl. flugelhorns), 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums.

Lead trumpet high note – written E6; Grade 5 (Time 7:18)

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As performed on the GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada

A bolero-type blues in the Ellington-Strayhorn tradition, this chart features subtle color and voicing changes that build to a rousing final shout chorus. It features solos for trumpet, trombone, baritone sax, and clarinet.

5 saxes (reed 1 - alto/cl, reed 2 - alto/piccolo/flute, reed 3 - tenor/cl,

As performed on the GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada

A bolero-type blues in the Ellington-Strayhorn tradition, this chart features subtle color and voicing changes that build to a rousing final shout chorus. It features solos for trumpet, trombone, baritone sax, and clarinet.

5 saxes (reed 1 - alto/cl, reed 2 - alto/piccolo/flute, reed 3 - tenor/cl, reed 4 - tenor/cl., reed 5 - bari/bs. cl.), 4 trumpets (2 dbl. flugelhorns), 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums

Lead trumpet high note – written E6; Grade 5 (Time 6:33)

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As performed on the GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada

The band gets a work out in this chart that uses several musical ideas as a point of departure for developing the piece. The sax section gets a featured soli and soprano sax and trumpet have solos. Your drummer trades fours with the band as the piece drives to the finish.

5 saxes (1 sop., 1 alto, 2

As performed on the GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada

The band gets a work out in this chart that uses several musical ideas as a point of departure for developing the piece. The sax section gets a featured soli and soprano sax and trumpet have solos. Your drummer trades fours with the band as the piece drives to the finish.

5 saxes (1 sop., 1 alto, 2 tenor, bari), 4 trumpets , 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums

Lead trumpet high note – written Eb6; Grade 5 [Time 7:42]

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As performed on the GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada

A tenor sax solo feature, this chart is a jazz waltz that is a quiet meditation on the passage of time. In addition to the tenor sax solo, it also features a piano solo. Solos can be opened up.

5 saxes (sop., alto, 2 tenor, bari), 4 trumpets , 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums

Lead trumpet high note –

As performed on the GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada

A tenor sax solo feature, this chart is a jazz waltz that is a quiet meditation on the passage of time. In addition to the tenor sax solo, it also features a piano solo. Solos can be opened up.

5 saxes (sop., alto, 2 tenor, bari), 4 trumpets , 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums

Lead trumpet high note – written Eb6; Grade 5 (time 7:28)

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As performed on the GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada

Featuring a brass soli introduction without the rhythm section, the chart builds to a rousing, swinging shout chorus and features trombone and trumpet solos along the way.

5 saxes (2alto, 2 tenor, bari), 4 trumpets (all dbl. flugelhorns), 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums

lead trumpet high note –

As performed on the GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada

Featuring a brass soli introduction without the rhythm section, the chart builds to a rousing, swinging shout chorus and features trombone and trumpet solos along the way.

5 saxes (2alto, 2 tenor, bari), 4 trumpets (all dbl. flugelhorns), 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums

lead trumpet high note – written E6; Grade 4 [Time 6:32]

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As performed on the GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada.

The complete 2-part suite evokes the myth of Daedalus and his son, Icarus. This is an exciting, colorful, extended work that features solos for soprano sax, tenor sax, trumpet, piano, bass and drums. Brass and woodwinds get moments to shine with labyrinthine melodies and harmonies.

5 saxes (reed 1 –

As performed on the GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada.

The complete 2-part suite evokes the myth of Daedalus and his son, Icarus. This is an exciting, colorful, extended work that features solos for soprano sax, tenor sax, trumpet, piano, bass and drums. Brass and woodwinds get moments to shine with labyrinthine melodies and harmonies.

5 saxes (reed 1 – sop./flute, reed 2 - alto/flute/cl., reed 3 - tenor/cl., reed 4 - tenor/cl., reed 5 – bari/bs. cl.), 4 trumpets/dbl. flugelhorns, 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums.

Lead trumpet high note – written G6; Grade 5 - Professional (time 14:34)

Price $80 (score and parts)

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As performed on the GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada.

Labyrinth, Pt. 1 of the Labyrinth Suite, is a jazz waltz featuring challenging harmonies and mixtures of instrumental colors. With solos for soprano sax and piano, the chart also features a woodwind soli (2 flutes, 2 clarinets, and bass clarinet) to show off the doubling capabilities of your sax

As performed on the GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada.

Labyrinth, Pt. 1 of the Labyrinth Suite, is a jazz waltz featuring challenging harmonies and mixtures of instrumental colors. With solos for soprano sax and piano, the chart also features a woodwind soli (2 flutes, 2 clarinets, and bass clarinet) to show off the doubling capabilities of your sax section.

5 saxes (reed 1 – sop./flute, reed 2 – alto/flute/cl., reed 3 – tenor/cl., reed 4 – tenor/cl., reed 5 – bari/bs. cl.), 4 trumpets/dbl. flugelhorns, 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums.

Lead trumpet high note – written D6; Grade 5 - Professional (time 7:14)

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As performed on the GRAMMY nominated CD, Intrada.

Flight Time, Pt. 2 of the Labyrinth Suite, is an up-tempo samba featuring tenor sax, trumpet, and drum solos. Including the intro and closing measures of the complete Labyrinth Suite, your ensemble will get a workout with labyrinthine melodies and harmonies.

5 saxes (reed 1 – sop. sax, reed 2 – alto

As performed on the GRAMMY® nominated CD, Intrada.

Flight Time, Pt. 2 of the Labyrinth Suite, is an up-tempo samba featuring tenor sax, trumpet, and drum solos. Including the intro and closing measures of the complete Labyrinth Suite, your ensemble will get a workout with labyrinthine melodies and harmonies.

5 saxes (reed 1 – sop. sax, reed 2 – alto sax, reed 3 – tenor sax, reed 4 – tenor sax, reed 5 – bari sax, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums.

Lead trumpet high note – written G6; Grade 5 - Professional (time 7:20)

Price $60 (score and parts)

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