Partitions pour Big Band

One of the most engaging and lighthearted of all Mingus' compositions, this was originally meant to provide a musical bridge from Jelly Roll Morton to Mingus' own unique compositional voice. Here is a...

One of the most engaging and lighthearted of all Mingus' compositions, this was originally meant to provide a musical bridge from Jelly Roll Morton to Mingus' own unique compositional voice. Here is a...

This classic Mingus composition is meant to be performed with a sense of an anger or sarcasm, and definitely projects an edginess. The bari sax and bass bone will have fun with the opening and there i...

This classic Mingus composition is meant to be performed with a sense of an anger or sarcasm, and definitely projects an edginess. The bari sax and bass bone will have fun with the opening and there i...

Here's a tuneful jazz standard by the master of jazz piano, Bill Evans. This creative and appealing medium swing chart features interesting counterpoint along with the classic melody. Tenor sax and tr...

Beautifully scored in a traditional Basie swing style, this chart allows each section a chance to shine in addition to showcasing solid ensemble playing. Includes a written or ad lib solo for trumpet.

Beautifully scored in a traditional Basie swing style, this chart allows each section a chance to shine in addition to showcasing solid ensemble playing. Includes a written or ad lib solo for trumpet.

Here's a fresh new take on a traditional jazz standard. The style is still uptempo swing, and the saxes maintain a fair share of the spotlight along with ensemble hits and solo spots for drums. Howeve...

Featuring a medium swing feel on a familiar standard, this effectively written chart for young players includes nicely paced variety between the brass and saxes. A flexible solo section leaves room fo...

Arranged here in a brisk uptempo swing style, much of the first chorus is unison for all the horns. After a solo section featuring alto sax then trumpet, a brief drum break sets up a high-energy final...

Arranged here in a brisk uptempo swing style, much of the first chorus is unison for all the horns. After a solo section featuring alto sax then trumpet, a brief drum break sets up a high-energy final...

As recorded by James Darren and arranged by Sammy Nestico, here is a masterful swingin' chart on this Ellington favorite. Featuring wonderful interplay between singer and ensemble, this will be a joy...

Originally arranged for Ernie Andrews, this hard-swinging chart provides a real workout for band and vocalist alike. The blues-infused style features interplay between the singer and the band as well...

Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sulty swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite. A...

Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sulty swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite. A...

Paying homage to the great jazz vocalist Joe Williams and recorded by Barbara Morrison on her tribute CD Thinking of You, Joe, here is an adaptation of John Clayton's swinging chart featuring sizzling...

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, here is a swingin' arrangement of this classic Ray Brown jazz waltz that features the saxes and plenty of great-sounding ensemble writing. This offers a nice style...

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, here is a swingin' arrangement of this classic Ray Brown jazz waltz that features the saxes and plenty of great-sounding ensemble writing. This offers a nice style...

This catchy jazz standard from Dexter Gordon is masterfully arranged for younger players by Rick Stitzel. Featuring the saxes on the head, brass on the bridge, plus a solo for tenor and a full ensembl...

Perfect for any holiday occasion, here is an appealing and well-known melody set in a medium swing style and featuring classic tutti big band figures.

Perfect for any holiday occasion, here is an appealing and well-known melody set in a medium swing style and featuring classic tutti big band figures.

Here's one of the classic bebop tunes of all time. Sonny Rollins' famous melody is expertly arranged here in the little big band format. Great sounds for small groups!

Classic Miles in a gem of a chart for small band.

Composed by Wayne Shorter and recorded by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers in 1963 on Ugetsu, here is One by One in a dynamic and muscular big band chart from the pen of Mark Taylor. Featuring a small...

Composed by Wayne Shorter and recorded by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers in 1963 on Ugetsu, here is One by One in a dynamic and muscular big band chart from the pen of Mark Taylor. Featuring a small...