Composer Russ Michaels has earned a reputation for creating exciting music for young jazz players that is easy to rehearse and sounds solid from the start-if you've used Russ' "Maximum Velocity" you know what the buzz is about. This new funk-rock chart really lives up to the high expectations. It's written in cut-time to make it look "nonintimidating," and there are plenty of punches on downbeats to help keep the ensemble tight. Your young rhythm section will be able to play this one with confidence!