Publications
New Familiar – big band chart
Composed and arranged by Ed Puddick.
As recorded by the Upper Austrian Jazz Orchestra in January 2021, this contemporary chart features Electric Guitar and improvised solos for Tenor Sax and Flugelhorn. A slow pulse gives plenty of space for the guitarist in the band to explore their effects pedals when playing the melody and in their solo. Straight and Harmon mutes in the brass give the composition an orchestral feel!
Duration: 6 mins 30 secs
Woodwind doubles: Alto 1 = Flute, Alto 2 & Tenor 2 = clarinet, Bari = Bass-Clarinet
Solos: Guitar, Tenor Sax and Flugelhorn
Lead trumpet limit: A
New Home – big band chart
Composed and arranged by Ed Puddick
Straight 8s original composition with unusual improvised ‘duet’ features.
Duration: 6 mins
Woodwind doubles: n/a
Solos: Duets: Trombone & alto, trumpet & tenor. Guitar solo over ensemble.
Lead trumpet limit: A#
Party For Marty – big band chart
Composed and arranged by Ed Puddick
Written as a tribute to Marty Paich, this lightly swinging chart includes a roaring sax soli.
Duration: 5 mins 30 secs
Woodwind doubles: n/a
Solos: Trombone and Baritone sax.
Lead trumpet limit: E
Prorogation – big band chart
Composed and arranged by Ed Puddick.
As recorded by the Upper Austrian Jazz Orchestra in January 2021, this chart evolves from quiet beginnings to huge crescendos. Improvised solos are for Piano, Flugelhorn and Alto Sax. There is also a moment of free improvisation for the whole ensemble. The main groove consists of two bars of 3/4 followed by two bars of 4/4 so keeping track of the time can be a challenge!
Duration: 7 mins
Woodwind doubles: n/a
Solos: Piano, Trumpet 4 and Alto 1
Lead trumpet limit: Double A
Ramapolo – big band chart
Composed and arranged by Ed Puddick
A tribute to Hugh Masekela – A gentle swing composition that moves from 3/4 to 4/4 and briefly into 5/4.
Duration: 6 mins
Woodwind doubles: n/a
Solos: Flugelhorn and Alto Sax.
Lead trumpet limit: C#
Saratoga Springs – big band chart
Composed and arranged by Ed Puddick
A simple but rewarding funk chart with a gentle feel and modal harmony. Originally performed with Australian multi-instrumentalist James Morrison, there is an optional part for a guest soloist. A video of the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra performing this chart with James is available on YouTube.
Duration: 4 mins
Woodwind doubles: n/a
Solos: Tenor sax, Guitar and optional Trumpet.
Lead trumpet limit: D
Sink Or Samba – big band chart
Composed and arranged by Ed Puddick
An energetic chart with a traditional samba feel. Achievable ensemble sections contrast a challenging solo section which will suit strong improvisers. A video of the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra performing this chart with soloists Andy Greenwood (trumpet) and Dean Masser (tenor sax) is available on YouTube.
Duration: 5 mins
Woodwind doubles: n/a
Solos: Trumpet and Tenor sax.
Lead trumpet limit: Bb
Sketchings – big band chart
Composed and arranged by Ed Puddick
“Sketchings” is the second movement of Ed Puddick’s “Gil Evans Suite” which was commissioned by the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra in 2012. This reflective ballad, inspired by Gil’s work with Miles Davis, takes the listener on a journey through a Spanish lanscape. A video of the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra performing this chart is available on YouTube.
Duration: 5 mins
Woodwind doubles: none
Solos: Trumpet and Guitar
Lead trumpet limit: Eb