50401 - BACK A TAD - $59. Straight ahead swinger. Saxes & Guitar state the theme, a soli for Tenors w/Trbns, & solo space w/bckgs. Re-cap in new key leads to a roaring shout & tag ending. Dbls. Diff.

50402 - BHAKTI - $45. African 9/8 feel, featuring the sounds of Flutes & Piccolo, multiple French horns & driving rhythm. The focal point exhibits a sparkling & spirited ens over a rhythm ostinato. Can utilize a large percussion group. Dbls. Diff.

50403 - BIG MAMA LOUISE - $39. Altered blues, this funky shuffle features the sax section & full ens, w/extreme dynamic changes. Med.

50404 - THE BIG SUR - $45. Written for Kenton Band. Starts w/fanfare & dirge which builds to a latin 6/8. Open solo section for drums. Finale features strong Bones & high Trpts, leading band to roaring finish. Tenor, Trpt & Drum solos.
Recorded by Jim Widner Big Band, "Live, the Jim Widner Big Band Rides Again"........Chase Music 8058 and Roy Wiegand Big Band, "Stan-the Big Sur".... Sea Breeze SB-2101

50405 - CHESTER'S WAY - $34. Ballad. Chord progression of this Bone feature may be recognized as Beatles hit. Chart moves to heavy latin tempo. Middle section is fast swing. Med.

50406 - CHIC-A-BRAC- $47. Med up-tempo swinger inspired by Chick Corea (with a bit of Gil Evans influence). Melody is stated by small ens before it's turned over to full band. Solos: Ten, Trpt, drums and opt'l Bone.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD

50407 - CITY OF L.A. - $45. This composition is built of a stately latin rhythm which is reinforced by the Bones. Some elements which make up this piece are a fugato, sax soli, piano solo & hardbitting brass punches to it's conclusion. Dbls. Diff.

50408 - FANTASIA for Alto Sax & Jazz Orchestra - $75. Three movement suite that can be performed independantly. Alto saxophone feature. Sold as entire suite only.
Mov I (Ballade): Entire suite is derived from the Ballade theme. Involving constantly shifting colors, this mvt demonstrates the ballad artistry of the solosit.
Mov II (Latino): Short written solo cadenza. Changes to a latin rhythm vamp for improv. Mambo section next features high brass over roaring ensemble. Soloist again over montuno, to a screaming climax.
Mov III (Scherzo): Final movement. Up-tempo swinging line played by Alto & Guitar, over a loose ensemble. After ample room to stretch out, a return is made to the Ballade. Dbls. Diff.

50409 - FIREBUSH - Full set $100. Three movement suite that works independantly. Each movement sold seperately as listed below.
Movt I (Waving): Flag-waving brass, driving latin/rock, & a flashy melodic line. Solo Guitar strumming pattern sets up a contrasting mood for soloists. Pair of interludes heads toward a roaring & glorious out chorus. $42. Dbls. Diff.
Movt II (Standing): Light, subtle rock that concentrates on blending colors. Well-paced shift in orchestral color will tantalize your listener. Solo section is hard rock, to re-cap of theme. Gentle end. $41. Dbls. Diff.
Movt III (Bearing): Rock-Samba feel. Combines the rhythmic drive of Movt I w/the contrasting colors of Mov II. Variety of tonal centers builds through ens & solo sections to a grand conclusion. $42. Dbls. Diff.

50410 - FLAPJACKS & MAPLE SYRUP $41. Featuring a Trpt unison line over a Sax/Trbn vamp, this is a driving swing chart. Tenor & Trbn solo space, followed by soft & loud ens, power the band to a rousing climax.

50411 - FRANZ - $52. Latin bass line, drums march funk rhythm set entrancing mood. Contemporary harmonies. Solos for Piano and Trpt.
Recorded on Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra CD "Refractions" Origin 82413

50412 - GEMS - $30. An effective & beautiful tone poem, written w/elegance & style. Majestic arpeggios, a simple & uncluttered melody & charmingly spun to a delicate conclusion. Dbls. Med.

50413 - IMAGE, BLUES & LIKENESS - $50. Three part suite ideal for featuring all of your soloists. Part I is swing ensemble, introducing each section. Part II, a medium blues, varying bachgrounds, ending in a Drum solo. Part III is a mirror image of Part I. Opt'l cuts are indicated. The blues section can be played independently. Sold as a set. Dbls. Diff. 1st & 3rd parts
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD.

50414 - MAYO - $45. Big sounding double theme exposition leads to an open & free solo section w/a tonal center. Five seperate backgrounds can be cued, including one that is rubato. A major serious work for your band program. Dbls. Diff.

50415 - MELON BELLS - $50. Up tempo swinger. Written to feature Mel Lewis & Louie Bellson. A drawn out version of the melody line set the stage for some driving rhythm, followed by a whole chorus of full ensemble w/drums playing fills. Drum & Tenor solos.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD.

50416 - NICE - $34. A soft bucket-muted brass sound characterizes this gentle waltz. Subtle shadings & close voicings challenge the players ability to play softly & maintain intonation. Med.

50417 - OLD ACQUAINTANCES - $57. Down home gospel features unison ens, solo bckgd & a small 3 horn grp. Blossoms into a lengthy tutti shout chorus, to preaching Alto solo over full ens. Level 5.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD .

50418 - OSAGE AUTUMN - $44. Based on the changes of Indian Summer. This swinger starts w/Trbn melody & rhythm. Ens chorus leads to solo space, and then an opt'l Sax soli. After shout re-cap main theme as it began. Med-diff.

50419 - PLANOS - $59. Fiery Cuban Latin rhythms. Main theme weaves its way to Montuno, over which reeds & muted brass play harmonized jagged lines. Full shout at ending. Alto & Trpt solos.

50420 - PROBE - $49. Modern musical thought & imagination, starts w/spectacular dictated chords, & features a futuristic Tenors & Trbns unison line. Two Sax solis & extreme dynamics, build to a thundering finish. Diff.

50421 - REALIZATION for Guitar & Jazz Orchestra - $65. Three movement suite. Sold as entire suite only. Mov I: Fanfare intro, opens into a swamp-rock feel, featuring a crying Guitar solo. Jagged & unpredictable theme stated by the horns, series of 2-bar guitar breaks, & a short Guitar cadenza. Mov II: Ballad theme stated by the guitarist, classical style. Transparent ensemble under the flugelhorn melody, & a building ensemble. Mov III: Opens w/a long flamenco influenced cadenza, followed by a strumming section w/orchestra. Breaks into a Gospel rock, w/the soloist wailing above. Dbls. Diff.

50423 - SOFT FEELINGS - $35. The impressionistic images created by this piece will captivate any audience. Piano soloist has an oppurtunity to express himself, followed by the orchestra w/a multitude of colors & sounds. Dbls. Diff.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD

50424 - SOJOURN - $45. Powerful theme & orchestration develops a strong & dynamic sound for your band. Rhythm feel shifts from straight 8th & swing. Trpt solo, opt'l for others. Soft surprising end. Med-diff.

50425 - TRIBUTARIES - $75. Three part suite that features three soloists: Trpt, Alto or Tenor & Trbn. Sold as entire suite only.
Part I: Maestoso opening sets up the main theme in a med 16th rock feel. Dbl x samba/rock for 2nd theme and solo section.
Part II: Based on a hypnotic succession of four chords for solos. Bckg ensemble builds to a climactic statement, and segues to the final theme.
Part III: Rhythm establishes the mood & the soloists state this funk version of the theme. Soloists then trade 4/s & 8's. Majestic ultimate re-cap of the theme leads to the cadenza for the soloists. Dramatic conclusion. Dbls. Diff.

50426 - WHITE TORNADO - $60. Written for the Louie Bellson band, this swing chart fly's by at breakneck speed. Featuring simultaneous solo & cadenza sections, chart roars to exciting ens finish. Diff.

50427 - WIND CHIMES - $44. Jazz-rock fusion that turns into a samba. Samba provides chord patterns for solos. Linear-styled ens chorus. Dbls.

50428 - WIND-UP - $47. A swinging composition w/hard hitting ens. An extended Sax soli leads to solo's by 3 Trbns together, Alto, 2 Tenors together, & Trpt. Flashy coda & brilliant ending. Diff.

50429 - YOU'LL NEVER KNOW - $44. An unusual melody line w/unique modern changes puts out an exciting, joyful mood. Legato start, w/high wdwds & mellow brass, it soon breaks into hard rock, and dbl x swing for the soloists. Dbls. Diff.

50430 - BRAIN TROUBLE - $ 85. A fantastic ensemble intro leads to a hauntingly unusual sinuous melody line on this Latin chart. Middle section is a 4-part fugue leading to an exciting & extensive traditional Cuban salsa solo segment, culminating in a majestic shout chorus before leading back to the original mood. Solos: Trbn, Latin perc (opt'l). Latin drum & percussion patterns included. Dbls: Fl, Picc, Fl, Clar, Clar.

50431 - PASSAGES - $65. This exciting up-tempo free-swinging chart makes good use of a blend of saxes, flugelhorns, muted (& open) trpts & trbns. Solo section is modal with a recurring vamp pattern underneath. Solos: Tenor sax & Trpt. No WW dbls. Diff.
Recorded by Kim's Concert Jazz Orch on Sea Breeze 2043 "Passages" CD

50432 "Variations"- $60 This original Kim Richmond composition (revised and simplified 1999) is a tribute to (and quasi-imitation of) the Bill Russo mid-fifties era pieces for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Starting with a double-time ensemble section, the piece features a strong trombone solo melody (at ballad tempo) for the main statement of the theme. The variations showcase more concerted ensemble double-time and a short alto sax ad lib solo passage, then concludes with screaming 1st trumpet over a wall-of-sound tutti. Solos: Trb. melody, alto sax, 1st tpt high note written Eb -F optional.
WW dbls: optional flutes on WW 1 & 2
Optional parts for French horns, tuba, Latin and mallet percussion
Recorded on Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra CD "Refractions" Origin 82413

50434 - 3 REFRACTIONS - $80. Starting with a piano arpeggio pattern, this symphonic-styled tone-poem features a series of unison lines from each section that builds from simple to dramatic. A middle section has a calypso mood which leads to solos and a recap of the dramatic build. Solos: piano, trumpet (chords for trb/tenor) 4 sets of WW parts: 1. Mixed WWs (2 fls, oboe, clar, bsn)/saxes; 2. All saxes; 3. 4 flutes/saxes, b. clar or bari; 4. 5 Saxes + 2 flutes.
Recorded on Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra CD "Refractions" Origin 82413

50435- CONTINUED OBSCURITY - $50. A slow, conducted intro builds to the expansively dynamic main theme constructed on parallel 5ths over medium-tempo driving drums (either in 12/8 or even-8ths) and floating bass. After a short piano solo interlude, a second ensemble section with shifting tonalities leads to the solo section. Solos: alto sax, trumpet (chords for trb/tenor) No WW dbls; extra flute part included.
Recorded on Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra CD "Refractions" Origin 82413 and on Jim Widner Big Band CD "Body and Soul" on Chase Music 8048

50436 TRAINS-$90. The main section starts with a written piano Latin vamp pattern. The theme, stated by octave brass, is a 24-bar blues. The solo section is followed by ensemble development of unison and octave lines, a brief sax soli and drum solo section. The rhythm section style is straight-8th swing drums over a Latin bass pattern. The lengthy (2-1/2 minute) "Prologue" section is a rubato dramatic tone poem and may be used as a separate orchestral-styled composition, or as and intro to this or any other piece. A small group version of this composition is heard on the recording of the Kim Richmond Ensemble "Looking In Looking Out" on USA Music 630. Solos: changes for alto (or soprano), tenor, bari, tpt, trb, gtr WW dbls: 2 sets of WW parts (flutes only used on "Prologue"): I. 1. alto (or soprano)/flute; 2. alto/fl; 3. tenor/fl; 4. tenor; 5. bari II. 5 saxes + flute part

50537 "Trump Card I" -$65. This piece, formerly known as the Trump Card Suite, is now the a movement of that Suite featuring trumpet soloists. This first movement spotlights the trumpet soloist with a strong high register. It starts with a slow steamy swing, the soloist leading off with melody over full ensemble. The main section is Latin, with the solo trumpet introducing each phrase which is then taken up by the different sections, overlaying one over another. This gives way to a full compelling samba melody over which the soloist can stretch out. The middle section can be more trumpet solo, or feature the drums and percussion. The full samba eventually returns and the piece ends with the slower swing, the soloist accentuating high notes with a flourish over a triumphal ending.
No woodwind doubles. Trumpet soloist high note: D, optional high F. Written for trumpet soloist Mike Vax.
Recorded by the “Live” The Jim Widner Big Band “Rides Again.”

50438 "Augustana"-$60 The style is "African" Latin, 6 beats of triplets, taken in a slow three. Although this piece can be performed without extra percussion, it is greatly enhanced by them. Several Cascara or bell patterns and a conga pattern are shown at the end of the drum and percussion parts. Other rhythm instruments can be used as well (shaker, guiro, etc.). The theme has a soaring melodic quality over the churning rhythm. The middle section is exactly half time (in 4/4). The first trumpet is featured with solo melodic statements throughout, a high D near the end.
Ad lib solo is written for WW 3 (tenor sax), with changes cued in for WW 1 (sopr sx), WW 2 (alto), tpt 3, trb 2 and guitar.
Woodwind doubles: WW 1 on soprano sax. Tpt mutes: Harmon, cup, straight

50439 "Range"- $70 A rearrangement and orchestration of the combo title selection from the Kim Richmond/Clay Jenkins Ensemble CD (on Nine Winds 172), this version presents a rubato dramatic introduction before the piano pattern establishes the mood of the piece (even-eigths, but not Rock). The orchestra is divided into several different color layers as it spins out the melody line. The second section has concerted building tutti with jutting sporadic chords underpinning a drum solo. A wild transition leads to the solo section (a 40-bar repeated section)
Solos: bari sax, tpt, trb (cued for tenor sx, gtr)
No woodwind doubles.

50440 "Trump Card II"- $80 This second movement of The Trump Card Suite features duo jazz trumpets in an up-tempo line over the ensemble. A spritely melodic line is followed by the two soloists alternately trading 8-bar ad lib solos. The main solo section is largely over one tonal center while the ensemble provides dramatic punctuations. There is plenty of spaces for the jazz trumpet soloists to blow (in two spots they improvise together), and they are interspersed with ensemble sections.
No woodwind doubles.

Recorded by the “Live” The Jim Widner Big Band “Rides Again.”

50441 "Viridian"-$80 The bass line pattern provides the foundation for this Latin flavored piece, perhaps evoking images (with its exotic melodic line, featuring cup-muted trumpets against woodwinds) of "South Seas" locales. The title is the term for a shade of green. The half-time and double-time do not signal a change in feel, which stays basically the same throughout. At some spots, the drums changes to more of a march-like beat, hopefully with a syncopated jazz approach.
. Solos: Trb 2 (cued for alto sax, tenor sax); guitar (cued for tpt 3)
2 sets of Woodwind parts: Version 1 (preferred version): 1.-alto sax/clarinet/flute; 2.-alto sax/clarinet; 3.-tenor sax/clarinet. 4.-tenor sax/clarinet 5.-baritone sax/bass clarinet. Version 2 is saxophones only.
Tpt mutes are strongly suggested to accomplish the proper sound of the piece (tpt 1: cup and Harmon; tpt 2: cup; tpt 3: cup and straight; tpt 4: cup and straight). Trbs need no mutes.

50442 "Fall Ascending"-$65 This composition is drawn basically from one 2-measure melodic/rhythmic figure. The rhythm is even-eighths with the melodic lines, often sequential development of the main motif, combining the instrumental sections and weaving over harmonic pedals. Recorded by the Kenton Alumni Band on tour.
Ad lib solos: WW 1, with optional solo changes for WW3 (tenor), trumpet 3, trombone 2 and guitar.
Woodwind doubles: WW 1 on soprano sax (alternate part provided for alto); WW 5 on bass clarinet (alternate part provided for baritone)
Mutes: Tpt 1, 2, 3 Cups, Tpt 4 Cup and Harmon ; Trb 1, 2, 3: plungers (opt.)
Recorded by the Mike Vax Big Band “Love On the Road”

50443 "Big Pocket" $65.00 This is straight down the middle basic jazz swing, at a comfortable middle tempo waling groove (120). Lots of ensemble, shout choruses, loud and soft. Written in a basic Thad Jones style, the beginning theme is light muted brass and saxes with flute on top. The solo section is a slightly extended blues featuring tenor sax and trombone. A meaty sax soli is followed by a soft ensemble shout which then builds extensively to a long full-blown tutti. If you like basic "in the pocket" stuff, you'll like this one. Alto 1 dbls flute. Opt'l parts for French horns, tuba, and percussion.
Recorded by the Jim Widner Big Band “Flying High”

"Tracks"- This up tempo bebop swing features a horn motif with odd spaces in between. It looks harder than it is, but it sounds hip and natural. The open solo section is over four chords with a break phrase at the end. This can be heard on the new Kim Richmond/Clay Jenkins Ensemble CD "Look at the Time," (Chase Music Group 8055).

61003 - APARTMENT 5 - $20. Med 1/2 X rock feel. No score. Alto, Tenor, Bari, Trpt, Bone & Rhythm.

61006 - CAL 20 - $20. Ballad-med swing jazz. A gentle melodic line, w/a continually changing harmonic pattern, leads to solos for Trbn & Piano, the latter characterized by Drums dropping in & out over a walking Bass.No score, Alto, Tenor, Bari, Trpt, Bone & Rhythm.

61063 - COMMON DENOMINATOR - $28. This fast swing starts with a signature concerted jagged figure, after which the rhythm section explodes with walking time. Octave horns enter with melodic fragments which lead to a middle section. Exciting swing with freedom vibe. The open improv section consists of 4 8-bar chords, or the soloist and rhythm section can elect to play free. A written send-off separates the solos. Instrumentation: Trumpet, Alto (or Tenor), Tenor (or Trombone), Piano, Bass, Drums. Optional 4th horn part (trombone or Tenor), optional guitar.
Recorded on Kim Richmond/Clay Jenkins Ensemble CD "CrossWeave" on Origin 82431.

61075 - DATA BANK - $28. Starting with an uneven rhythmic figure vamp intro, the start and stop horn theme is partly octaves, partly built on parallel 4ths, partly 3-part voiced. The rhythm section (especially drums) have plenty of ensemble figures to catch. Solos can be free, built on intro vamp pattern, or on solo chord section provided. Swing rhythm feel. Concert score provided. Heard on Kim Richmond/Clay Jenkins Ensemble CD "Range" on Nine Winds Records. Scored for Trpt, Alto, Trbn or Tenor & Rhy. (1st, 2nd, and 3rd horns parts can be provided for any instruments).
Recorded on Kim Richmond/Clay Jenkins Ensemble CD "Range" on Nine Winds 172

61076 - FER NOW, by Dave Scott, arranged by KIM RICHMOND - $28. This even-8th medium-tempo tune features a haunting 2-part melodic line which spins out over three tonal areas. Open solos explore these tonalities. Instrumentation is trumpet, soprano sax, trombone or tenor sax, pno, bass, drs. Head and solo chord section. Concert score provided.

61022 - REAL GEORGE - - $17. An ideal opener for a concert program. After a fanfare type intro, a straight-ahead driving rock lifts the band into a striking theme. Fiery vamp for the Alto solo, opt open for more. Scored for Alto, Tenor, Bari, Trpt, Trbn & Rhythm sec.

61081 - TRAINS - $28. The mood on this is Latin a la Coltrane/McCoy Tyner/Elvin Jones. It's an extended blues built on "sus-chords" with a dynamic thematic line. Harmonies on last section built on 4ths. Open solo section is a 24-bar blues. Latin or even-8th swing feel. Head and solo section chords. Concert score provided. Heard on Kim Richmond Ensemble CD "Looking In Looking Out" on USA Music 630. Scored for Trpt, Alto, Trbn or Tenor & Rhy. (1st, 2nd, and 3rd horns parts can be provided for any instruments).

61075 - CORRECTIVE MEASURES- Based on a constant pedal-point and a regular 2-bar accompanying pattern, this uneven-phrased angular melody line spins out into a open free solo section (on an optional D pedal). A short background or interlude section is "on cue." Rhythm is straight-8th swing, medium fast 4 (feeling of cut-time).Instrumentation: 3 horns: trumpet, alto sax, trombone or tenor sax piano, bass, drums (1st, 2nd, and 3rd horns parts can be provided for any instruments)
Heard on Kim Richmond/Clay Jenkins Ensemble CD "Range" on Nine Winds Records 172