Follow the individual links for more detailed descriptions and to
find out what kind of files are available for each piece: sheet music
(full scores or lead sheets in PDF Acrobat format), MIDI files and MP3
audio files.
If you would like the sheet music of the
individual transposed parts for any of these pieces, please contact me.
Libertango[sax quartet SATB or AATB; clarinet quartet]
A sax quartet (or clarinet quartet) arrangement of Astor Piazzolla's famous piece.
Tango (Stravinsky)[sax quartet SATB]
A saxophone quartet arrangement of Igor Stravinsky's Tango. Not too
hard to play.
Béla Bartók - Mikrokosmos 122[small big band]
A small polytonal piece from Béla Bartók's
Mikrokosmos, arranged for small big band. Intense.
Il gatto e la volpe[soloist and big band]
An unusual odd time signature doesn't detract from the easy-flowing feel
of this chart. You'll find contrapuntal writing and a
fairy tale atmosphere in this piece, dedicated to two small time
villains. When played right, this chart has big impact.
As Eyes Film Over[light music orchestra (strings etc.)]
A singable bossanova / soft latin piece, watery colors and
a velvety sound, performed by the Metropole Orchestra, conducted
by Vince Mendoza.
Torna a Surriento[big band]
A big band jazz arrangement of the famous Neapolitan song
("come back to Sorrento").
Na tua cabeça[combo or big band]
An airy bossanova available in two versions: combo lead sheet
(with singer) and big band chart (instrumental).
Pioggia[big band]
A moderate speed big band piece about rain, with solos for piano
and tenor sax.
Sage and Pepper and Mr. Miles[atypical 10-piece jazz ensemble]
A jazz mini-suite for an atypical ensemble featuring three singers,
inspired by the Fab Four's 1967 masterpiece. The recording features
an all-star Italian ensemble (leader: pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, with
Fabrizio Bosso, Pietro Condorelli and others).
Fraseggio in mibemolle[big band or octet]
Two jazz arrangements--big band chart or combo arrangement--of Gorni
Kramer's signature tune, also known as L'orchestra del
cuor.
Kramer contro Krueger[combo (octet)]
(Kramer vs. Krueger)
A humoristic paraphrase of Gorni Kramer's most famous
song, Pippo non lo sa. The tune alternates
between jazz up and medium.
So Long[solo trumpet and big band]
A ballad for solo trumpet and orchestra (big band) with a plaintive
melody. A not-too-easy chart. The recording features Italian trumpet
player Enrico Rava.
Delirium Tremens[atypical medium-sized jazz ensemble]
A 3-movement modernistic suite about delirium.
Swingin' at Dusk[big band]
A simple big band chart based on F Rhythm changes.
Medium tempo (easy).
Angelo di vetro[big band]
A jazz suite for big band in three movements.
It progresses from impressionistic to mainstream through
modern, fresh-sounding harmonies. Modern jazz, but not
quite as modern as Delirium Tremens.
De Bruges à Gand[combo or solo piano reduction]
A medium/slow moody jazz waltz based on vertical modal
harmony. The lyrics are inspired by Jacques Brel.
Pride[atypical ensemble]
Another jazz suite for atypical ensemble featuring a female
voice. This one has two movements.
Blu7[combo]
You guessed right... it's a "city" blues in 7/4,
funky and bouncy.
Pensieri di note[combo]
An uptempo jazz tune with frequent meter changes and an angular
vocalized melody.
Saxy Stuff[sax quartet AATB or SATB]
This lighthearted tune might be used as a short encore
for a sax quartet.
Little Big Dog[sax quartet, trio or even duo SATB, ATB, SAB, AT, SA]
A short jazz canon for two, three or four saxes.
Ms. TP Goes to Stockholm[big band]
A not-so-simple big band chart with modal harmony,
pentatonic melody and lots of counterpoint.
La mare aux grenouilles[combo/lead sheet]
This Latin tune was written back in 1994 in Toulouse
with Michel Petrucciani in mind.
The Good Old Times[sax quartet SATB]
A saxophone quartet with a riff. The melody is shared
among the four saxes.
Not This Time[sax quartet AATB or SATB]
A saxophone quartet in hard bop style.
Ventun anni[combo]
A 21 bar ballad for a 21 year old girl.
Homage to Wayne Shorter[combo]
Some of Wayne Shorter's pieces from Black Nile to Pinocchio:
lead sheets and combo arrangements (scores).
Homage to Horace Silver[combo]
A few of Horace Silver's pieces: lead sheets and combo arrangements
(scores).
If you play any of these pieces and make a good recording of
it, please contact me! I'd like to add a
link to your recording in my pages. Of course, you'll be given full
credit for your work.
