Big Band Charts by Jeremy Levy

Jeremy Levy

Jeremy LevyComposer, arranger, instrumentalist and educator, Jeremy Levy originally hails from Hannibal, MO. While growing up in Missouri, he quickly made a name for himself as a jazz trombonist. After graduating high school, Jeremy moved to Kansas City, MO in 1997 to pursue a music degree at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. During this time, Jeremy led a jazz quartet and performed with the Boulevard Big Band, the River City Jazz Orchestra, and the New Vintage Big Band. Most importantly, Jeremy discovered his passion for writing music while studying under jazz saxophonist Bobby Watson.

In 2001, Jeremy decided to move to Miami, FL to pursue a Master’s degree in jazz composition at the University of Miami. His music has been performed by the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band and Studio Jazz Band. Most recently, Levy was awarded three Downbeat Student Music Awards for jazz writing. His original composition, “Sus It Out,” won best extended composition and his arrangements of “Search for Peace” and “Some Far-Away Someone” received best jazz arrangement notoriety. Most recently, Levy premiered his piece “In Transit,” written for the 85-piece Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. After participating in the Institute as a student composer, Levy relocated to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a career in film scoring/orchestration.

Levy has performed with some of the best in the industry. In 2006, he performed with the legendary rock band Blood, Sweat, and Tears with Chuck Negron. Throughout 2005, Jeremy toured with the famous singer, Engelbert Humperdinck. Over his career, Jeremy has been a featured soloist with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra as well as the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Jeremy has also performed with such greats as Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Bobby Watson, Jon Faddis, David Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Ed Calle, Greg Gisbert, David Liebman, Bob Mintzer, Jim McNeely, and Joe Lovano. He has also had the pleasure to back up such diverse artists as Barry Gibb, Steve and Eydie, Debby Boone, Hal Linden, Deana Martin, Tito Puente Jr., Byron Stripling, Patti Austin, Jimmie “Bo” Horne, The Temptations, The Drifters, The Coasters, The Platters, David Lee Roth, Joe Piscopo, Susan Anton, Les Brown Jr., and many others. Jeremy Levy now resides in sunny Burbank, CA.

Before you listen to Jeremy’s big band charts, check out this composition for orchestra called, In Transit!

Original Big Band Charts by Jeremy Levy

Blues for Pembroke

Composed and Arranged
by Jeremy Levy

Blues For Pembroke – Medium Swing, q=150

Written for: 5 Saxes (No doubles), 4 Trumpets (Flugel doubles), 4 Trombones, and 4 Rhythm

This minor blues with a 12/8 bridge is an exciting medium swing chart. The saxophones are featured in a 24 bar sax soli, and there are solos in Tenor 1 and Tpt 2. This chart really sits in the pocket and grooves. Lead trumpet has quite a few written E’s and an optional F#. Great for an advanced high school band with a good trumpet section, and excellent for a college or rehearsal band.

PRICE: $19.95



 

It’s Like That

This brand new chart is a lot of fun to play. It alternates between a funky bossa nova feel, and half time rock. It features a tenor sax solo and lets the rhythm section rock out a little bit.

Lead trumpet written up to high C. Intermediate level.

Recorded by the Univ. of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Tenor solo by Brandon Wright.

Price – $19.95

More Changes

This chart is perfect for am intermediate to advanced level college big band. It’s a medium-up swinger based on the changes to “I Got Rhythm.” There is a great trombone section soli that should challenge the band. The 1st Alto doubles on soprano for much of the chart, and the lead trumpet goes up to a high E. Check out the shout chorus towards the end, it’s a burner.

Recorded by the Univ. of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Piano solo by Joe Davidian, tenor solo by Brandon Wright.

Price – $19.95

 

The Other One

This brand new chart is a burning samba that features solos for tenor, piano, and trombone. There are doubles for flugelhorn in the trumpets, and the lead trumpet reaches up to a high E.

Recorded by the Univ. of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Tenor solo by Brandon Wright, trombone solo by Dave Lambert, piano solo by Joe Davidian, and drum solo by John David.

Price – $19.95

Sus It Out

Winner of the 2004 Downbeat Student Music Award for Best Extended Composition.

This chart is a jazz shuffle that ventures into a 12/8 Afro-Cuban feel. It features guitar and trombone solos. Doubles include flute in Alto 1 and 2 and also in Tenor 1 and 2. The lead trumpet part extends to a high D.

Recorded by the Univ. of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Guitar solo by Andrew Synowiec, trombone solo by Jeremy Levy.

$19.95

Brand New Year

This brand new chart has Kind of a Mintzer/Yellowjackets vibe to it. It features piano and Flugel. Lead trumpet has a few written Eb’s and an E at the end.

Recorded by the Jeremy’s big band out in LA.

Price – $19.95

Reflections

Composed by Paul Young
Arranged by Jeremy Levy

Reflections – Trombone Feature – Ballad – q=84

Written for 5 Saxes (No doubles), 4 Trombones (1st Tbn – Solo), 4 Trumpets (Flugel doubles), 4 Rhythm

This trombone feature is an arrangement of L.A. trombonist, Paul Young’s beautiful melody. It exploits the trombone’s beautiful mid to upper register, ala Bill Watrous. The bridge section can optionally be taken down 8vb. Lead trumpet extends to a written high E. Solo section can be played by piano, tenor, or trombone.

PRICE: $19.95

 

Trombone Ensemble Charts

The Other One

(trombone ensemble)

This chart is the same tune as the big band chart above, but scored for 6 trombones. There is a long solo in the 2nd Trombone part, and also a short solo in the 1st part. Drums and piano get a chance to solo as well. The lead trombone extends up to a high D.

Demo recording made with Sonar 3. All trombones performed by Jeremy Levy.

$19.95