Looking for a short, jazz-flavored tuba solo... Anybody?

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Looking for a short, jazz-flavored tuba solo... Anybody?

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Just looking for something that's a crowd pleaser, also kid friendly... It would be a plus if the keyboard chart was relatively simple. 8)

Any input would be appreciated.
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Morning Song - kelleway

You will need some high chops, but it is a cool chart!
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BVD Press wrote:Morning Song - kelleway

You will need some high chops, but it is a cool chart!
"Some" high chops? Surely you jest...

And, I believe, the OP said an easier piano part would be a plus. This one doesn't qualify...

That being said, this is still one of my favorite recital pieces...if you have the means, I highly recommend it!
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How about Bassman's Holiday by Grant Hull. Our band did it some years ago and it was a crowd pleaser. Here is a link to YouTube of a band playing it if you want to hear it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfIzzXtjCLg
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Google "Little tune for a big horn". This is a great swing band chart with bass trombone or tuba solo.
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tuben wrote:
Greg wrote:How about one of the movements of "Tubatunes" by Frackenpohl. They are unaccompanied but very good.
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I've written one. PM for details.
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snufflelufigus wrote:someimtes the blues can be a beautiful and simple approach...

Bb7 | Bb7 | Bb7 | Bb7 |
Eb7 | Eb7 | Bb7 | Bb7 |
F7 | Eb7 | Bb7 | Bb7 |
or keep it southern!

Bb7 | Bb7 | Bb7 | Bb7 |
Eb7 | Eb7 | Bb7 | Bb7 |
F7 | F7 | Bb7 | Bb7 |
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Or just play a classic. Say, Donna Lee, or Cherokee, or Straight No Chaser or something. Or maybe a Cole Porter or Jerome Kern tune. Jeez, the possibilities are LIMITLESS. Add a drummer (or not) and go for it. If you feel awkward improvising, start by writing something as a template, then branch out from there.
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