Latest Update: April 3, 2014

    

		Jeff Novotny Music for Jazz Ensembles
Jeff Novotny is a composer/arranger of jazz and contemporary music. His pieces include repertoire for big band, jazz combos, steel drums, concert band, vocal groups, solo instruments, and electronic music. He studied composition and philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Massachusetts. Along with jazz, he is also interested in polystylism - combining different styles of music in dynamic ways.   Multimedia artists and filmmakers are encouraged to contact him with collaboration project ideas. He is based in Atlanta. Other Music JAZZ, Big Band JAZZ, Fusion Ensembles JAZZ, Small Swing Bands and Combos LATINO & ESPANOL THE MARCHING ARTS		Decarboxylation A tenor sax feature with combo (trumpet, alto sax, bari sax, trombone, rhythm), in a medium swing style. Contains solos for all instruments. Chords are fairly simple and straightforward, navigable by an intermediate-level group. $35.00 The Diels-Alder Reaction A light, easy jazz waltz floating between one-beat and walking style. For guitar, piano, bass, and drums, with solos adaptable for any instrument. Fairly easy chord changes; intermediate level. $35.00 L’Epoisses A French-style waltz, scored for a group resembling a French street band: accordion, violin, clarinet, trombone, and rhythm section. A lot of polyphonic interaction between the parts, and solos for multiple players. Something different! $35.00 Pleonasm A fast, aggressive jazz-rock big band chart containing a lot of full-band soli work on the head. Multiple meter changes and challenging chord progressions make for an advanced-level piece for university or professional band. $50.00 Taco Belle’s Canon A Caribbean odyssey through multiple Latin styles, tracing the development of a theme based on the famous "Pachelbel's Canon in D". We travel through Calypso, Bossa Nova, Salsa, and a gospel finale, complete with organ. Scored for a scaled-down big band plus steel drums and Latin percussion (2 flute, 2 alto, 2 tenor, 2 trumpet, 2 trombone, 2 steel drums, piano, bass, drums, 6 Latin percussion). This can be played by a standard big band with the extra wind players playing the additional percussion parts, and the steel drums can be played on a synthesizer if necessary. $50.00 Evening A leisurely evening stroll in a relaxed mood, for a cappella SATB. Changes between chorale and swing feel. Mainly four-part harmony, staying primarily in one key with a few brief modulations. The harmony is fairly rich but manageable, with smooth voice leading. Includes an open solo section for any voice, with ensemble accompaniment. Also includes a soli section with written-out scat. $35.00		Hear It (Streaming Sample) A live performance. Hear It (Streaming Sample) Hear It (Streaming Sample) A live performance. Hear It (Streaming Sample) Hear It (Streaming Sample) Excerpts from a live performance (rough edits). Hear It (Streaming Sample)

Copyright 2014 Jazz Without Borders