Jazz Compositions
Published Compositions for Jazz Orchestra
The instrumentation on all arrangements is the standard jazz band: 5 saxes (2 altos, 2 tenors, bari), 4 trumpets, 4 trombones (4th is bass trb.), guitar, piano, bass, drums. On all charts there are optional parts for French horns (on the newer charts, Tpt 5-6 parts are included as alternates), tuba, Latin and mallet percussion.
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KIM RICHMOND Compositions for Concert Jazz Orchestra from the Walrus Music Catalog
These compositions are in the published series of Walrus Music Publishers, now owned by JazzLines Publications, PO Box, 1236,
Saratoga Springs NY 12866. telephone: (518) 587-1102
3 REFRACTIONS
Catalog Number: WMP 50434
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $80.00
Starting with a piano arpeggio pattern, this symphonic-styled tone poem features a series of unison lines from each section that builds from simple to dramatic. A middle section has a calypso mood which leads to solos and a recap of the dramatic build. Solos: piano, trumpet (chords for trb/tenor) 4 sets WW parts: 1. Mixed WWs (2 fls,oboe,clar,bsn/saxes. 2. All saxes. 3. 4 flutes/saxes,b.clar,bari. 4.5 saxes and 2 flutes. Optl. parts for French horns, tuba, latin and mallet percussion.
Recorded by the Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra on the CD "Refractions."
ALL TOGETHER
Catalog Number: WMP 50400
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $41.00
Great opener or closer. Modal in nature, tests most of the elements, from the Sax soli and polyphonic lines to hard-hitting ensemble passages. Med-difficult.
ANCHOR OF HOPE -$85-
Not generally recommended for school bands because of difficulty, woodwind doubles, and high brass ranges.
Woodwind doubles: 1. flute, piccolo, alto sax; 2. oboe, alto sax; 3. clarinet, tenor sax; 4. English horn, tenor sax; 5. bassoon, bari sax
Recorded by the Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra on the CD "Artistry" (MAMA Records)
Available only by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50438
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $60.00
The style is "African" Latin, 6 beats of triplets, taken in a slow three. Although this piece can be performed without extra percussion, it is greatly enhanced by them. Several Cascara or bell patterns and a conga pattern are shown at the end of the drum and percussion parts. Other rhythm instruments can be used as well (shaker, guiro, etc.). The theme has a soaring melodic quality over the churning rhythm. The middle section is exactly half time (in 4/4). The first trumpet is featured with solo melodic statements throughout, a high D near the end.
Ad lib solo is written for WW 3 (tenor sax), with changes cued in for WW 1 (sopr sx), WW 2 (alto), tpt 3, trb 2 and guitar.
Woodwind doubles: WW 1 on soprano sax. Tpt mutes: Harmon, cup, straight
BACK A TAD - $59.
Straight ahead swinger. Saxes & Guitar state the theme, a soli for Tenors w/Trbns, & solo space w/bckgs. Re-cap in new key leads to a roaring shout & tag ending. Dbls. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
BB
Catalog Number: WMP 50450
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $85.00
This up-tempo jazz piece starts with a tutti which spins off into a division of the ensemble into unisons which spell a main motif for the piece. The middle section of the head has the soloists (to come), trumpet and the 2 altos, improvising simaultaneously. During the development section, the two altos trade 8s, then 2s over two choruses. The trumpet solos by himself over a rhythm ositinato. The saxes are featured on a substantial soli section before the piece builds to a climax, recapping the main theme. A roaring finish concludes.
Solos: Both altos, trumpet
WW 1-soprano saxophone, alternate alto part provided
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion).
Catalog Number: WMP 50402
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Difficult
Price: $130.00
This original composition is based on the beautiful Michel LeGrand melody with a similar title. The piece can optionally start with piano solo alone (written out) stating the melody. The saxes drift in over a medium slow swing rhythm which, in turn introduces the full ensemble, stating the melody again in augmentation. This gives way to a faster rhythm which leads to an alto sax solo over harmonic pedals. A middle ensemble section (slower 12/8 feel) spins out thematic motivic development, followed by the faster swing tempo again. Trumpet ad lib solo over the song changes lead to a dramatic shout chorus. The ending is spectacular, in a slow tempo, lush and full.
Solos: alto sax, trumpet.
Woodwind doubles: 2 sets of woodwind parts are provided. One with no doubles, another (preferred) with 1. alto/flute, 2. alto/oboe (can be flute), 3. tenor/clarinet, 4. tenor clarinet, 5.bari/bass clar. The two versions should not be mixed.
BHAKTI - $45.
African 9/8 feel, featuring the sounds of Flutes & Piccolo, multiple French horns & driving rhythm. The focal point exhibits a sparkling & spirited ens over a rhythm ostinato. Can utilize a large percussion group. Dbls. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50403
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium
Price: $44.00
Altered blues, this funky shuffle features the sax section & full ens, w/extreme dynamic changes. As recorded on the Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra CD "Dreamcatcher" and the Pat Longo Big Band CD "Crocodile Tears" and "Hit List".
BIG POCKET
Catalog Number: WMP 50443
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $100.00
This is straight down the middle basic jazz swing, at a comfortable middle tempo waling groove (120). Lots of ensemble, shout choruses, loud and soft. Written in a basic Thad Jones style, the beginning theme is light muted brass and saxes with flute on top. The solo section is a slightly extended blues featuring tenor sax and trombone. A meaty sax soli is followed by a soft ensemble shout which then builds extensively to a long full-blown tutti. If you like basic "in the pocket" stuff, you'll like this one.
Alto 1 dbls flute. Opt'l parts for French horns, tuba, and percussion.
Recorded by the Jim Widner Big Band “Flying High”
Catalog Number: WMP 50404
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $85.00
Written for the Stan Kenton Band. Starts w/fanfare & dirge which builds to a latin 6/8. Open solo section for drums. Finale features strong Bones & high Trpts, leading band to roaring finish. Tenor, Trpt & Drum solos.
Recorded by Jim Widner Big Band, "Live, the Jim Widner Big Band Rides Again"........Chase Music 8058
and Roy Wiegand Big Band, "Stan-the Big Sur".... Sea Breeze SB-2101
BRAIN TROUBLE - $ 85.
A fantastic ensemble intro leads to a hauntingly unusual sinuous melody line on this Latin chart. Middle section is a 4-part fugue leading to an exciting & extensive traditional Cuban salsa solo segment, culminating in a majestic shout chorus before leading back to the original mood.
Solos: Trbn, Latin perc (opt'l). Latin drum & percussion patterns included.
Dbls: Fl, Picc, Fl, Clar, Clar.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50457
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $90.00
The rhythm section establishes a fatback funk groove to underscore this statuesque theme, contrasting in a middle section with a floating moving clusters in woodwinds, muted trumpets, piano and guitar. Tenor cadenza at end.
Woodwind doubles: 1) alto sax, flute, soprano sax; 2) alto sax, flute; 3) tenor sax, clarinet; 4) tenor sax, flute; alternate Woodwind 1 part provided without soprano
Solos: tenor, trumpet (changes for alto 1, trombone 2, guitar) Mutes: cups needed for trumpets Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion). Commission for Mansfield University. NY; written as a tenor saxophone feature, separate solo part provided.
CHESTER'S WAY - $34.
Ballad. Chord progression of this Bone feature may be recognized as Beatles hit. Chart moves to heavy latin tempo. Middle section is fast swing. Med.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50406
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Difficult
Price: $50.00
Med up-tempo swinger inspired by Chick Corea (with a bit of Gil Evans influence). Melody is stated by small ens before it's turned over to full band. Solos: Ten, Trpt, drums and opt'l Bone.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD
CITY OF L.A. - $45.
This composition is built of a stately latin rhythm which is reinforced by the Bones. Some elements which make up this piece are a fugato, sax soli, piano solo & hardbitting brass punches to it's conclusion. Dbls. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Written as a commission for the USAF Airmen of Note, this rapid moving "straight-8th swing" composition is spun out from a 4-note motif. The piece starts with an strong ostinato and fanfarish section, moving through a lengthy introduction of angular unison lines and development before reaching a full melodic statement by unison trombones. After the solo section and a recapitulation of the theme, there is a magnificently massive coda that builds and swells to a triumphant finish. Solos: trumpet, cued for tenor sax, bari sax, trb. 2. WW dbls: 1 alto sopr & fl. 2. alto fl. 3. tenor fl. 4. tenor fl. 5. bari sax .
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
CLOUD FIELDS
Catalog Number: WMP 50449
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $60.00
This short composition (2 pages) has a sweeping angular melodic line initially stated in the low instruments over a Latin (Bolero) rhythm. The melody works its way upward through different sections, and after its full statement, gives way to an impressionistic interlude. A more dramatic restatement of the theme follows a short and light “cool” tenor saxophone solo. The tune ends softly with a surprising but understated chord change.
Solos: tenor sax
2 versions of woodwind parts provided:
1) Doubles: 1. Alto sax/flute; 2. Alto sax/flute; 3. Tenor sax/clarinet; 4. Tenor sax/clarinet; 5. Bari sax/bass clarinet [this version is preferred]
2) All saxes, no doubles
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion).
Catalog Number: WMP 50435
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium
Price: $65.00
A slow, conducted intro builds to the expansively dynamic main theme constructed on parallel 5ths over medium-tempo driving drums (either in 12/8 or even-8ths) and floating bass. After a short piano solo interlude, a second ensemble section with shifting tonalities leads to the solo section. Solos: alto sax, trumpet (chords for trb/tenor) No WW dbls; extra flute part included.
Recorded on Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra CD "Refractions" Origin 82413 and on Jim Widner Big Band CD "Body and Soul" on Chase Music 8048
FALL ASCENDING
Catalog Number: WMP 50442
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $100.00
This composition is drawn basically from one 2-measure melodic/rhythmic figure. The rhythm is even-eighths with the melodic lines, often sequential development of the main motif, combining the instrumental sections and weaving over harmonic pedals. Recorded by the Kenton Alumni Band on tour.
Ad lib solos: WW 1, with optional solo changes for WW3 (tenor), trumpet 3, trombone 2 and guitar.
Woodwind doubles: WW 1 on soprano sax (alternate part provided for alto); WW 5 on bass clarinet (alternate part provided for baritone)
Mutes: Tpt 1, 2, 3 Cups, Tpt 4 Cup and Harmon ; Trb 1, 2, 3: plungers (opt.)
Recorded by the Mike Vax Big Band “Love On the Road”
Catalog Number: WMP 50408
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Difficult
Price: $75.00
Three movement suite that can be performed independantly. Alto saxophone feature. Sold as entire suite only.
Mov I (Ballade): Entire suite is derived from the Ballade theme. Involving constantly shifting colors, this mvt demonstrates the ballad artistry of the solosit.
Mov II (Latino): Short written solo cadenza. Changes to a latin rhythm vamp for improv. Mambo section next features high brass over roaring ensemble. Soloist again over montuno, to a screaming climax.
Mov III (Scherzo): Final movement. Up-tempo swinging line played by Alto & Guitar, over a loose ensemble. After ample room to stretch out, a return is made to the Ballade. Dbls. Diff.
FIREBUSH - Full set $100.
Three movement suite that works independantly. Each movement sold seperately as listed below.
Movt I (Waving): Flag-waving brass, driving latin/rock, & a flashy melodic line. Solo Guitar strumming pattern sets up a contrasting mood for soloists. Pair of interludes heads toward a roaring & glorious out chorus. $42. Dbls. Diff.
Movt II (Standing): Light, subtle rock that concentrates on blending colors. Well-paced shift in orchestral color will tantalize your listener. Solo section is hard rock, to re-cap of theme. Gentle end. $41. Dbls. Diff.
Movt III (Bearing): Rock-Samba feel. Combines the rhythmic drive of Movt I w/the contrasting colors of Mov II. Variety of tonal centers builds through ens & solo sections to a grand conclusion. $42. Dbls. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Featuring a Trpt unison line over a Sax/Trbn vamp, this is a driving swing chart. Tenor & Trbn solo space, followed by soft & loud ens, power the band to a rousing climax.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
FRANZ
Catalog Number: WMP 50411
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $55.00
Latin bass line, drums march funk rhythm set entrancing mood. Contemporary harmonies.
Solos for Piano and Trpt.
Recorded on Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra CD "Refractions" Origin 8241
Catalog Number: WMP 50412
Category: Easy / Easy Medium Big Band Charts
Level: Easy - Medium
Price: $35.00
An effective & beautiful tone poem, written w/elegance & style. Majestic arpeggios, a simple & uncluttered melody & charmingly spun to a delicate conclusion. Dbls. Med.
HORIZON UNDER
Catalog Number: WMP 50446
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $75.00
This is a powerful piece with a strong theme initially stated in the middle-low instruments. The even-eighth style is neither Latin nor Rock but has a driving distinctive rhythmic pattern in the drums. After an intro with floating rhythm over which are fanfare-ish trumpets, the driving beat and motivic theme is established in trombones, baritone, guitar and French horn (optional). Orchestral in color and dramatic in shape, the melodic section opens to a trumpet solo, followed by alto (or soprano) and tenor saxophone solos (trading). The easy solo changes are few and modal.
Solos: trumpet, alto sax (or soprano), tenor sax
Woodwind doubles: 2 sets of woodwind parts are provided. One with no doubles, another (preferred) with 1. flute/soprano, 2. flute/alto, 3. tenor/clarinet, 4. tenor/clarinet, 5. bari.. The two versions can be mixed.
Mutes: Tpts-Straights, Cups, Harmons (no trombone mutes needed)
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for flugelhorns or tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion).
Recorded by the Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra on the CD "Artistry."
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium
Price: $60.00
This composition is a trumpet feature written for jazz stylist Steve Huffsteter. Its tempo is medium-slow swing with soloist playing the tuneful melody. Solo section is double-time swing with plenty of room to improvise. Ensemble shout chorus follows back in original time feel. Solo cadenza on the end.
No woodwind doubles
Solo trumpet part is in place of Trumpet 4
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion).
A short two part work ideal for featuring warming up as an ensemble. Part I is swing ensemble, introducing each section. Part II is a mirror image of Part I.
No Dbls. ; Medium difficulty
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD.
Not available unless by special arrangement with the composer.
INDIAN SUMMER
Catalog Number: WMP 50445
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Easy
Price: $65.00
This swinger starts with trombone melody and rhythm. An ensemble chorus leads to solo space, then an optional sax soli. A soft shout chorus builds to a loud one, which precedes a recap of the main theme as it began.
Solos: tenor sax.
No woodwind doubles.
Recorded by the Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra CD "Passages" on Sea Breeze Jazz.
Catalog Number: WMP 50451
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $65.00
This is a commission for the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association’s All-star big band. The rhythm section is important in this medium up-tempo swing piece, especially at the beginning, where the piano and bass have some ensemble passages to play together. After a substantial fanfare-like intro, the theme is introduced over a rhythm ostinato. A secondary theme is stated by the trombones, but this gives way to a Latin section with a quasi-salsa feel. Both tenors solo over the Latin feel, after which there is further ensemble development leading to a exciting last statement of the main theme.
Solos: both tenor saxes
No doubles
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion).
MAYO - $45.
Big sounding double theme exposition leads to an open & free solo section w/a tonal center. Five seperate backgrounds can be cued, including one that is rubato. A major serious work for your band program. Dbls. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50415
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $53.00
Up tempo swinger. Written to feature Mel Lewis & Louie Bellson. A drawn out version of the melody line set the stage for some driving rhythm, followed by a whole chorus of full ensemble w/drums playing fills. Drum & Tenor solos.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD.
MONTAGE
Catalog Number: WMP 50453
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $75.00
This up-tempo swinger starts with a upwardly cascading fourths in the saxophone followed by mixed timbre ensemble passages playing snippets of melodic content. After a brief half-time section, and when the melodic line solidifies, the sections state the unifying motif without combining. Following ad lib solos by tenor and trumpet on fairly easy changes, there is more ensemble thematic statement and development which builds to a roaring finish.
Solos: Tenor saxophone, trumpet
WW 1 & 2-flutes, WW 3 & 4-clarinets. Alternate saxophone parts provided
Cup mutes needed in brass.
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion).
Intermediate - advanced
Catalog Number: WMP 50456.
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $80.00
This is a medium swing ensemble chart that starts light and soft with a jaunty theme passed around the sections. This is contrasted with a “chorale” section, still in time, before returning to the “jaunty-ness.” After the solo section the ensemble passages are quirky and interestingly engaging, drawing on all the previous thematic material.
No woodwind doubles.
Solos: changes for guitar, tenor, trumpet 4, trombone 2
Trumpet high note D
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion)
Intermediate - advanced
NICE
Catalog Number: WMP 50416
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium
Price: $39.00
A soft bucket-muted brass sound characterizes this gentle waltz. Subtle shadings & close voicings challenge the players ability to play softly & maintain intonation. Med.
Down home gospel features unison ens, solo bckgd & a small 3 horn grp. Blossoms into a lengthy tutti shout chorus, to preaching Alto solo over full ens. Level 5.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD .
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
PASSAGES
Catalog Number: WMP 50431
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Difficult
Price: $68.00
This exciting up-tempo free-swinging chart makes good use of a blend of saxes, flugelhorns, muted (& open) trpts & trbns. Solo section is modal with a recurring vamp pattern underneath. Solos: Tenor sax & Trpt. No WW dbls. Diff.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD
Catalog Number: WMP 50448
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $80.00
This major piece begins with a lengthy introduction in 9/8 (in a fanfare-ish manner), changing to 3/4 that at first features trumpets, then the entire ensemble and develops into a lyrical but still-rhythmic theme. The main melodic statement occurs with melded instruments (2 altos, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) over a Latin bass pattern. The solo section goes into double time, but later alternates between double time and the Latin half-time. After the solo section more ensemble development occurs before a return to the main thematic material that builds to a flourishing dramatic finish.
Solos: trumpet; chord changes cued for alto, tenor, bari, trombone and guitar
No doubles
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion). Also provided: optional 1st woodwind part for soprano sax/flute/piccolo (optional)
PLANOS - $59.
Fiery Cuban Latin rhythms. Main theme weaves its way to Montuno, over which reeds & muted brass play harmonized jagged lines. Full shout at ending. Alto & Trpt solos.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50447
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium
Price: $50.00
This is a colorful tone-piece, slow in tempo, and orchestral in nature. Starting in piano, then progressing to woodwinds, finally reinforced in the brass, the intricate and angularly dramatic theme, constantly shifting in color and texture, spins out in an attractively harmonic fashion. No high trumpet range.
No solos. No doubles.
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for flugelhorns or tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion)
PRECIOUS PROMISES -$85-
Not generally recommended for school bands because of difficulty, woodwind doubles, and high brass ranges.
Woodwind doubles: 1. flute, piccolo, alto sax; 2. oboe, flute, alto sax; 3. clarinet, flute, tenor sax; 4. English horn, flute, tenor sax; 5. bassoon, bari sax
Recorded by the Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra on the CD "Refractions" (Origina Arts). Nominated for Grammy
Available only by special arrangement with the composer.
PROBE - $49.
Modern musical thought & imagination, starts w/spectacular dictated chords, & features a futuristic Tenors & Trbns unison line. Two Sax solis & extreme dynamics, build to a thundering finish. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50439
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $70.00
A rearrangement and orchestration of the combo title selection from the Kim Richmond/Clay Jenkins Ensemble CD (on Nine Winds 172), this version presents a rubato dramatic introduction before the piano pattern establishes the mood of the piece (even-eigths, but not Rock). The orchestra is divided into several different color layers as it spins out the melody line. The second section has concerted building tutti with jutting sporadic chords underpinning a drum solo. A wild transition leads to the solo section (a 40-bar repeated section)
Solos: bari sax, tpt, trb (cued for tenor sx, gtr)
No woodwind doubles.
REALIZATION for Guitar & Jazz Orchestra - $65.
Three movement suite. Sold as entire suite only. Mov I: Fanfare intro, opens into a swamp-rock feel, featuring a crying Guitar solo. Jagged & unpredictable theme stated by the horns, series of 2-bar guitar breaks, & a short Guitar cadenza. Mov II: Ballad theme stated by the guitarist, classical style. Transparent ensemble under the flugelhorn melody, & a building ensemble. Mov III: Opens w/a long flamenco influenced cadenza, followed by a strumming section w/orchestra. Breaks into a Gospel rock, w/the soloist wailing above. Dbls. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
The impressionistic images created by this piece will captivate any audience. Piano soloist has an oppurtunity to express himself, followed by the orchestra w/a multitude of colors & sounds. Dbls. Diff.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
SMOOTH-TONGUED VILLAINY
Catalog Number: WMP 50452
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $80.00
Even with a seriously evil title, this has some beautiful moments. If you include timpani in your ensemble, this can be an outstanding feature (2 timps possible, better with 3), but it’s all cued in other parts. A syncopated rhythmic pattern characterizes much of the beginning with some delicious dissonances. The ad lib solos are for 1st and 2nd trombones, trading eights, ending with a dual cadenza.
Following is a second thematic theme leading to the opening feel (with a little variation) and the main motif, transformed. A big finish climaxes. Piano is important in this piece.
Solos: Trombone 1 & 2
WW 1-soprano saxophone, alternate alto part provided
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion).
SOJOURN - $45.
Powerful theme & orchestration develops a strong & dynamic sound for your band. Rhythm feel shifts from straight 8th & swing. Trpt solo, opt'l for others. Soft surprising end. Med-diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50436
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $90.00
The main section starts with a written piano Latin vamp pattern. The theme, stated by octave brass, is a 24-bar blues. The solo section is followed by ensemble development of unison and octave lines, a brief sax soli and drum solo section. The rhythm section style is straight-8th swing drums over a Latin bass pattern. The lengthy (2-1/2 minute) "Prologue" section is a rubato dramatic tone poem and may be used as a separate orchestral-styled composition, or as and intro to this or any other piece. A small group version of this composition is heard on the recording of the Kim Richmond Ensemble "Looking In Looking Out" on USA Music 630.
Solos: changes for alto (or soprano), tenor, bari, tpt, trb, gtr
WW dbls: 2 sets of WW parts (flutes only used on "Prologue"): I. 1. alto (or soprano)/flute; 2. alto/fl; 3. tenor/fl; 4. tenor; 5. bari II. 5 saxes flute part
TRIBUTARIES - $75.
Three part suite that features three soloists: Trpt, Alto or Tenor & Trbn. Sold as entire suite only.
Part I: Maestoso opening sets up the main theme in a med 16th rock feel. Dbl x samba/rock for 2nd theme and solo section.
Part II: Based on a hypnotic succession of four chords for solos. Bckg ensemble builds to a climactic statement, and segues to the final theme.
Part III: Rhythm establishes the mood & the soloists state this funk version of the theme. Soloists then trade 4/s & 8's. Majestic ultimate re-cap of the theme leads to the cadenza for the soloists. Dramatic conclusion. Dbls. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50437
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Difficult
Price: $85.00
This piece, formerly known as the Trump Card Suite, is now the a movement of that Suite featuring trumpet soloists. This first movement spotlights the trumpet soloist with a strong high register. It starts with a slow steamy swing, the soloist leading off with melody over full ensemble. The main section is Latin, with the solo trumpet introducing each phrase which is then taken up by the different sections, overlaying one over another. This gives way to a full compelling samba melody over which the soloist can stretch out. The middle section can be more trumpet solo, or feature the drums and percussion. The full samba eventually returns and the piece ends with the slower swing, the soloist accentuating high notes with a flourish over a triumphal ending.
No woodwind doubles. Trumpet soloist high note: D, optional high F. Written for trumpet soloist Mike Vax.
Recorded by the “Live” The Jim Widner Big Band “Rides Again.”
TRUMP CARD II
Catalog Number: WMP 50440
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $85.00
This second movement of The Trump Card Suite features duo jazz trumpets in an up-tempo line over the ensemble. A spritely melodic line is followed by the two soloists alternately trading 8-bar ad lib solos. The main solo section is largely over one tonal center while the ensemble provides dramatic punctuations. There is plenty of spaces for the jazz trumpet soloists to blow (in two spots they improvise together), and they are interspersed with ensemble sections.
No woodwind doubles.
Recorded by the “Live” The Jim Widner Big Band “Rides Again.”
TRUMP CARD III
Catalog Number: WMP 50444
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $80.00
The third movement of the Trump Card Suite is sub-titled "Davey," and is a pretty ethereal, but at the same time expressive, melody over light orchestral-type underpinnings and harmonic pedals. There is amply opportunity for the soloist to play melody and also improvisationally stretch out (easy chord changes) when the piece progresses to an aggressive double-time swing. This is one for your lyrical trumpet soloist. Solos: Trumpet. No doubles. Optional parts for French horns, tuba, and percussion.
This original Kim Richmond composition (revised and simplified 1999) is a tribute to (and quasi-imitation of) the Bill Russo mid-fifties era pieces for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Starting with a double-time ensemble section, the piece features a strong trombone solo melody (at ballad tempo) for the main statement of the theme. The variations showcase more concerted ensemble double-time and a short alto sax ad lib solo passage, then concludes with screaming 1st trumpet over a wall-of-sound tutti. Solos: Trb. melody, alto sax, 1st tpt high note written Eb -F optional.
WW dbls: optional flutes on WW 1 & 2
Optional parts for French horns, tuba, Latin and mallet percussion
Recorded on Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra CD "Refractions" Origin 82413
Not available unless by special arrangement with the composer.
WHITE TORNADO - $60.
Written for the Louie Bellson band, this swing chart fly's by at breakneck speed. Featuring simultaneous solo & cadenza sections, chart roars to exciting ens finish. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
Catalog Number: WMP 50427
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $60.00
Jazz-rock fusion that turns into a samba. Samba provides chord patterns for solos. Linear-styled ensemble chorus.
Only double is soprano saxophone on WW1.
Trpt.1 to one Dbl. High G. Medium Difficult.
WIND-UP - $47.
A swinging composition w/hard hitting ens. An extended Sax soli leads to solo's by 3 Trbns together, Alto, 2 Tenors together, & Trpt. Flashy coda & brilliant ending. Diff.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
The bass line pattern provides the foundation for this Latin flavored piece, perhaps evoking images (with its exotic melodic line, featuring cup-muted trumpets against woodwinds) of "South Seas" locales. The title is the term for a shade of green. The half-time and double-time do not signal a change in feel, which stays basically the same throughout. At some spots, the drums changes to more of a march-like beat, hopefully with a syncopated jazz approach.
. Solos: Trb 2 (cued for alto sax, tenor sax); guitar (cued for tpt 3)
2 sets of Woodwind parts: Version 1 (preferred version): 1.-alto sax/clarinet/flute; 2.-alto sax/clarinet; 3.-tenor sax/clarinet. 4.-tenor sax/clarinet 5.-baritone sax/bass clarinet. Version 2 is saxophones only.
Tpt mutes are strongly suggested to accomplish the proper sound of the piece (tpt 1: cup and Harmon; tpt 2: cup; tpt 3: cup and straight; tpt 4: cup and straight). Trbs need no mutes.
Not available (not digitized) unless by special arrangement with the composer.
YOU'LL NEVER KNOW
Catalog Number: WMP 50429
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium
Price: $47.00
An unusual melody line w/unique modern changes puts out an exciting, joyful mood. Legato start, w/high wdwds & mellow brass, it soon breaks into hard rock, and dbl x swing for the soloists. Dbls. Diff.
ZIPPIDY ALTERED
Catalog Number: WMP 50454
Category: Medium / Difficult Big Band Charts
Level: Medium - Difficult
Price: $65.00
This is based on the Disney tune of a similar name but is a driving up-tempo jazz chart. Featuring some collective improvisational moments in the head, it also has some simultaneous soloing by two players in the solo section. The melodic paraphrase and alterations are surprisingly delightful, and soloists are supported well.
No woodwind doubles.
Solos: trumpet, tenor, piano (changes for alto 1, bari, guitar, trombone 3)
Optional parts for French horns (alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided), tuba, and percussion (mallets and hand-percussion).
Intermediate - advanced