Partitions pour Big Band

Written in a very slow swing style, this is a marvelous study in ensemble playing with balance and blend. With plenty of tutti rhythms and very effective use of dynamics this beautifully scored arrang...

One of the classic blues tunes of all time, here is vibes giant Milt Jackson's familiar riff tune in a playable swing arrangement from Mark Taylor. Trumpet and tenor (along with vibes and guitar) take...

John Coltrane's wonderful jazz classic is written in a medium up-tempo swing style and features solid ensemble figures alternating with a small combo (alto, tenor, bari. , tpt. , tbn.). Includes solos...

This up-tempo swinger begins with the full ensemble on a quasi improvisation line based on the changes to this well-known Cole Porter standard. Solos for trumpet and flute (opt. tenor) follow along wi...

As performed by the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, this Michael Abene chart opens in a relaxed swing style in a moderate tempo. Michael brings as much of himself to this chart as the original song itself, a...

Bring unmatched jazz power to the stage with “Yes Or No” by jazz legend Wayne Shorter! This outstanding classic ranks among Shorter's finest works and reveals its full, dynamic brilliance in this thri...

The academy award-winning song from Monsters, Inc. makes a very nice swing chart for jazz ensemble. With Randy Newman's unmistakable style and John Berry's expertise for young players, you can't go wr...

Beautifully scored with tutti ensemble rhythms played softly and featuring the drummer on brushes, here is a strikingly effective version of this Rodgers & Hart favorite. Also includes a sax soli and...

Providing a great workout for basic blues scales and riffs, Bubbert demonstrates a relaxed swing style with this Mike Steinel original. With solid ensemble writing and a laid back feel, this is a perf...

This John Clayton original from the CD Groove Shop explodes into a medium swing groove, then features a small group (soprano, tenor, trumpet and trombone) on the first go-around of the tune. The saxes...

One of the highlights from Miles Davis' landmark recording Birth of the Cool is this medium swing composition by Gerry Mulligan. Skillfully adapted for full jazz ensemble from the original, this arran...

Tenor sax and trumpet take the spotlight on this familiar standard arranged here in a medium swing style. The interaction with the full band is marvelous, and after the solo section a roaring sax soli...

Arranged here in a Basie swing style, this solid chart will make young bands sound great. Including some sophisticated harmonies and creative ensemble lines, this upbeat arrangement is sure to become...

Here is a classic up-tempo swinger from jazz legend Curtis Fuller skillfully adapted for younger players by Paul Murtha. The saxes are featured on the rollicking theme and there are written or ad lib....

As recorded by Count Basie on Prime Time, here is the magnificent Nestico flag-waver to end all flag-wavers! Combine a wonderful standard tune with solos for piano and tenor along with some of Sammy's...

Originally a hit back in 1941 for the Andrews Sisters, this classic has stood the test of time. Steve Bulla brings us an exciting version of this energetic swing tune with plenty of entertainment valu...

This familiar standard is arranged here in a medium up-tempo swing style and features your entire trumpet section. All parts include written sample solos, and it is constructed so that a single player...

Bring the sounds of Gene Krupa and the big band era to life again with Paul Lavender's nostalgic arrangement of this classic from the '40s. Includes a flexible solo section and optional whistling on t...

Written for the Ellington orchestra by saxophonist Johnny Hodges, this catchy riff-based tune swings hard from beginning to end. After the hard-hitting opening, solos are exchanged by tenor, trombone,...

One of pianist Chick Corea's earlier compositions, this medium swing chart begins in a subtle manner that features counterlines that are interwoven with the sinewy melody. However, the intensity begin...

Blues riffs are the basis for a wealth of great jazz playing. This swingin' chart features a polyphonic treatment of riffs along with a flexible solo section and a solid ensemble shout.

Blues riffs are the basis for a wealth of great jazz playing. This swingin' chart features a polyphonic treatment of riffs along with a flexible solo section and a solid ensemble shout.

Written specially for Steve Houghton, this up-tempo swinger provides an impressive way to feature your drummer. Also including a solo for tenor sax, this flag-waver swings hard from beginning to end a...

This recent adaptation by bassist Boris Kozlov presents the marvelous Mingus composition in a rich setting containing a variety of musical styles. Opening in a quasi-classical style, the piece quickly...

Mike Tomaro's arrangement transforms this Wayne Shorter classic from its combo origins into a swinging vehicle for big band. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are retained in this t...