"Storybook"

A mellow straight 8th medium tempo tone poem conjuring an idyllic “once upon a time” fairytale scene. The bulk of the song is in 4/4 while the bridges and Alto ride-out solo are in 7/4 (written 4/4 - 3/3).

Features Flugel 3 & Alto 1.

Written for: -2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, baritone sax -4 trumpets (with flugels) -4 trombones (3

"Storybook"

A mellow straight 8th medium tempo tone poem conjuring an idyllic “once upon a time” fairytale scene. The bulk of the song is in 4/4 while the bridges and Alto ride-out solo are in 7/4 (written 4/4 - 3/3).

Features Flugel 3 & Alto 1.

Written for: -2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, baritone sax -4 trumpets (with flugels) -4 trombones (3 tenors & 1 bass bone) -piano, bass, drums

Approximate length: 7 mins.
Difficulty level: Grade 5

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"WTF"

An uptempo Swing-Samba that is based on dissonant harmonies, yet is very melodic and palatable to any audience. Quirky and modern post-bop that features improv solos from Alto 2 and/or Tenor 2, and either Trombone 2 and/or Trumpet 3.

Written for: -2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, baritone sax, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones (3 tenors & 1 bass bone)

"WTF"

An uptempo Swing-Samba that is based on dissonant harmonies, yet is very melodic and palatable to any audience. Quirky and modern post-bop that features improv solos from Alto 2 and/or Tenor 2, and either Trombone 2 and/or Trumpet 3.

Written for: -2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, baritone sax, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones (3 tenors & 1 bass bone) -piano, bass, drums

Approximate length: 8 mins.
Difficulty level: Grade 5.

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“Your Smile" -- composed & arranged by Mark Miller.
RECORDED ON "The Birdland Big Band Live" in 2018

An uplifting gospel-pop song at a medium tempo that leaves the audience breathless. It features Trombone 2 (melody and improv solo), *Alto 1 (melody and improv solo),and Piano (or Guitar) playing an a cappella cadenza. The piece is in two large

“Your Smile" -- composed & arranged by Mark Miller.
RECORDED ON "The Birdland Big Band Live" in 2018

An uplifting gospel-pop song at a medium tempo that leaves the audience breathless. It features Trombone 2 (melody and improv solo), *Alto 1 (melody and improv solo),and Piano (or Guitar) playing an a cappella cadenza. The piece is in two large sections with the cadenza in between. The first section is in 4/4 (trombone) and the second is in 3/2 (sax solo).

*It is also available in a version that features Tenor 1 instead of Alto 1. Please let me know if you’d prefer that version & I’ll email it to you.

Written for: 2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, baritone sax, 4 trumpets (with flugels in all parts), 3 trombones (2 tenors & 1 bass bone), piano, bass, drums

Approximate length: 8 minutes Difficulty level: 5

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"Go" -- composed & arranged by Mark Miller.

RECORDED ON "The Birdland Big Band Live" in 2018

An edgy, up-tempo, hard-bop blues with an Art Blakey style Latin-swing beat. It features Alto 2, Trumpet 3 & Drums.

Written for: 2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, baritone sax, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones (2 tenors & 1 bass bone), piano, bass, drums.

"Go" -- composed & arranged by Mark Miller.

RECORDED ON "The Birdland Big Band Live" in 2018

An edgy, up-tempo, hard-bop blues with an Art Blakey style Latin-swing beat. It features Alto 2, Trumpet 3 & Drums.

Written for: 2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, baritone sax, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones (2 tenors & 1 bass bone), piano, bass, drums.

Approximate length: 9 minutes Difficulty level: 5

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