Rhythm Guitar

For a long time now I’ve been playing guitar, but I specialize as a rhythm guitarist for swing jazz bands.

Recently, I’ve worked as rhythm guitarist for:

Game Music

I also enjoy writing 8-bit style music reminiscent of early video game soundtracks.

I would be thrilled to create custom works for this style of music! Get in touch

Swing Lead Sheets

I’ve provided lead sheets for some original tunes. Each PDF file contains a version for concert (C) instruments, and transposed B♭ and E♭ instruments as well.

For basic previews, see my Original Tunes playlist on SoundCloud.

A Minor Little Jam

  • Written by: Alexander Burr, 2019
  • Key: C minor

Chickadee

  • Written by: Alexander Burr, 2016
  • Key: A♭

Swing Arrangements

Have a budding swing band or performance and looking for royalty-free arrangements? Feel free to use any arrangements on this page for your own swing performances. Each PDF file contains a master score and transposed parts written for each instrument. I can also do custom arrangements of existing or new songs.

6-Piece Band Arrangements

For four-piece rhythm section plus Trumpet and Tenor Saxophone.

Everybody Loves My Baby

  • Written by: Spencer Williams & Jack Palmer, 1924
  • Arranged by: Alexander Burr
  • Key: D minor

Oh, Lady Be Good!

  • Written by: George & Ira Gershwin, 1924
  • Arranged by: Alexander Burr
  • Key: F

Rose Room

  • Written by: Art Hickman & Harry Williams, 1917
  • Arranged by: Alexander Burr & Evan Hamaguchi
  • Key: A♭

Weary Blues

  • Written by: Artie Matthews, 1915
  • Arranged by: Alexander Burr
  • Key: F, then B♭

8-Piece Band Arrangements

For four-piece rhythm section plus Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone and Trombone.

King Porter Stomp

  • Written by: Jelly Roll Morton, 1923
  • Arranged by: Alexander Burr
  • Key: A♭, then D♭