Jim Cifelli

New York City based writer Jim Cifelli has crafted another tasty swing chart in this jazz waltz entitled Blues for McCoy. The tune's main melody is presented first as a small ensemble comprised of sax...

A lush opening chorale gives way to a contemporary medium Samba groove. Soprano sax is featured throughout on the engaging melody. The chart evolves into a modal solo section followed by a shout choru...

Contemporary jazz samba that offers solo space for baritone sax, flute, trumpet, piano and drums. The chord changes for both the melody and the blowing sections are inspired by Herbie Hancock's 'Canta...

This medium tempo chart features an engaging melody that moves between swing and Latin grooves and is full of unexpected harmonic twists and turns. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, trombone and t...

First Impressions draws inspiration from such classic albums as Miles Davis's So What and John Coltrane's Impressions. Use this chart to introduce your students to the relaxed swing feeling of an impo...

This chart successfully fuses Afro-Cuban, funk and up-tempo swing into one chart. Solo space is provided for trumpet, alto, tenor, and drums. Trumpet range: High D. (3 Trp., 1 Trb., A,T,B, rhythm). Re...

This hauntingly beautiful ballad features alto sax throughout. The orchestration incorporates muted brass and bass clarinet (an opt. bari part is included) in the style of Gil Evans. Trumpet range: C6...

A lyrical jazz ballad that draws on Coltrane influenced harmony and features the alto sax throughout. Baritone doubles on Bass clarinet. Trumpet range: C#6. 2 Trp., 1 Trb. A,T,B, rhythm). Recorded on...

Imagine Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers sitting in with Tito Puente's big band, and you've got Blue Mambo! While the rhythmic feel of the tune is absolutely Latin, the primary melody is a 24-bar long-for...

Imagine Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers sitting in with Tito Puente's big band, and you've got Blue Mambo! While the rhythmic feel of the tune is absolutely Latin, the primary melody is a 24-bar long-for...