(8 Brass) Written for the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band, this one features very fresh harmonic movements and an ECM-ish rhythm section feel. The alto saxophonist and pianist will have a blast playing over their respective solo sections. This chart is sure to please both the band and the crowd.

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Six-time Downbeat award winning composer, MARK DENIS, is based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from the Green Bay/Wisconsin area, he earned a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Music in Studio Jazz Writing from the University of Miami. In the summer of 2004, Mark was an Overture Composer for the Henry Mancini Institute. Mark's musical compositions have been performed across the United States from Maine to Hawaii. Mark's most recent project involved orchestrating for Latin-Grammy award winner Nestor Torres and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra.