Funky Roads - $50
An arrangement for jazz band. This is an arrangement of the modal tune written and recorded by Mike Janzen. Mike is an wonderful pianist, composer and arranger. A juno nominated jazz musician, Mike has toured extensively across Canada. This piece was originally recorded on the album “Beginnings” and take his trio and expands it for a full high school jazz band. Midi recording available.
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Yesterday, Today, Forever! - $50
A funk arrangement of an AB Simpson hymn tune, this piece would be a lot of fun for rhythm sections and horn sections alike. Midi recording available.
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Blast at the Bassment - $50
An original blues piece inspired by The Bassment, Saskatoon’s jazz club. This is a blues piece, designed for intermediate and high school musicians, but can also be a lot of fun for more advanced players as well. Midi recording available.
Starstruck by Moonlight - $50
I wrote this original swing tune based on the changes for “Stella by Starlight” during my classes at Grant MacEwan College. It was written surrounding a magical night by the South Saskatchewan when my girlfriend (now wife) had our first kiss. The songs begin with an arrangement of the hymn tune “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Written for vocal soloist and jazz band.
More Than Fine - $50
An arrangement of the rock tune by Switchfoot. This piece is a lot of fun and gives players a chance to solo, sing and lay down a tight funk/rock groove. Midi recording available.