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James Miley brings us an original, fresh and fun-to-play composition titled Swing State. With bop-ish lines over a swing feel (with a funky back-beat), this chart brings new life to an eager rhythm se...

Just what it sounds like ... a blues chart to end all blues charts! This is a must have for any jazz library. You'll find the Bb blues changes available to soloists of your choice, with great ensemble...

Written for and dedicated to the Bob Curnow Big Band, here is one of the most refreshing charts written in years!! David Jones has created a chart with a character all its own. There is solo space for...

Dee Barton's reputation as a composer for the Kenton band is superb. What isn't known, is how successful he was at creating very hip, but very playable charts in other styles. This is a Benny Golson-t...

Written by Stan in the late 50's, this chart is wonderful in its simplicity and melodic content. A more beautiful ballad has not been written, and Kenton's arrangement really focuses on that beauty. S...

David Baker's music is wonderful to play because of its originality and sense of adventure. This lovely latin piece begins quietly with piano, then brass, and leads into a warm, lush saxophone soli. T...

Altered blues, this funky shuffle features the Sax section & full ens, w/extreme dynamic changes.

A soft bucket muted brass sounding characterizes this gentle waltz. Subtle shadings & close voicings challenge players.

This is a colorful tone-piece, slow in tempo, and orchestral in nature. Starting in piano, then progressing to woodwinds, finally reinforced in the brass, the intricate and angularly dramatic theme, c...

Mix the stylish spy music from the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have a winning combination for jazz ensemble. From the latest Pixar hit movie, here is a high-energy and entertaining chart th...

Here is an up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the hit movie The Polar Express. Including crisp ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals, this is a great addition to a holiday concert,...

From the brash, slightly irreverent, and wildly popular TV series Family Guy, here is the supercharged big band style theme adapted by Roger Holmes. The style is medium swing and it features an alto s...

From the brash, slightly irreverent, and wildly popular TV series Family Guy, here is the supercharged big band style theme adapted by Roger Holmes. The style is medium swing and it features an alto s...

From one of the hottest movie musicals to come along in a long time, here is a dynamic medley of production numbers from the show. Including Hard to Say Goodbye, My Love, Move (You're Stepping on My H...

From one of the hottest movie musicals to come along in a long time, here is a dynamic medley of production numbers from the show. Including Hard to Say Goodbye, My Love, Move (You're Stepping on My H...

From The King and I, this fabulous melody has been adopted by countless singers and jazz artists. In this setting, Mike Tomaro makes skillful use of colors and textures to create a lush-sounding balla...

From The King and I, this fabulous melody has been adopted by countless singers and jazz artists. In this setting, Mike Tomaro makes skillful use of colors and textures to create a lush-sounding balla...

From the latest James Bond blockbuster motion picture Skyfall, pop superstar Adele hit the airwaves and charts with this powerful theme song that blends a soulful rock style with a hint of the signatu...

This well-known theme gets a make-over inspired by the version recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium swing with an occasional hint of rock thrown in. An effective treatment for smaller inst...

Mike Tomaro s'assure que chaque section participe à cet arrangement entraînant du mégahit de Pharrell Williams. La section "breakdown" est marquée par les applaudissements des membres de l'orchestre,...

Mike Tomaro makes sure that every section gets into the act in this uplifting arrangement of the megahit by Pharrell Williams. The 'breakdown' section features clapping by the band members while the t...

Everyone knows this Henry Mancini favorite, but not like this! Mike Tomaro has gleefully twisted the well-known melody into a New Orleans style 'second line' groove for jazz ensemble! The signature ba...