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Here's an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker's best-known tunes. John Wasson's powerful chart features an interplay between the sax and brass sections, along with solos...

Who would have thought to transform this Stevie Wonder hit into a swinging jazz waltz? That's exactly what master arranger Mark Taylor has come up with as he uses this creative setting to feature an a...

The year 2009 saw the passing of legendary singer Yma Sumac - the exotic Peruvian Songbird who flourished in the 1950s, yet her music is heard in numerous movies and soundtracks even today. Here is on...

Even though this is scored for just 6 horns, the writing is sophisticated and full sounding. Written in 3/4 but featuring an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove, this marvelous chart includes solos for tenor or tru...

Mike Tomaro brings us a bluesy and soulful rendition of this patriotic favorite that features either an alto sax soloist or vocal soloist. Great gospel feel for big band!

Using a wide variety of scoring styles, this great-sounding arrangement takes full advantage of the six-horn format. There is solo space for tenor and trumpet along with nicely scored full ensemble pa...

Skillfully adapted directly from the famous version recorded by Miles Davis on the landmark album Birth of the Cool, this arrangement for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation features an advanced ha...

Set in a medium swing style, this arrangement for small group opens with a duet of trumpet and baritone sax. The rest of the ensemble provides the accompaniment, then a tutti shout chorus follows the...

Recorded by Miles Davis on his landmark album Birth of the Cool, this jazz standard was composed by Denzil Best using the same chord changes as Count Basie's Jumpin' at the Woodside. This exciting cha...

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B, saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. Roger beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove for...

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

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Energy and groove are the key elements in this burner. Kris takes Dave Brubeck's New Orleans style tunes and adapts it to the big band with style. An improvised solo for 1st alto and 2nd trumpet, alon...

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If you want Latin excitement, then this is it. Victor López does it right with Jona Jam which has the melody stated by tenor and trumpet with solos for both, fierce trombone soli, and all the Latin mo...

You guessed it, this chart is an up-tempo swinger. Les Hooper's arrangement will keep everyone moving forward on this original based on 'Rhythm' chord changes. Solo space is for tenor and alto plus an...

A power chart from one of the finest contemporary jazz big band writers today, Alan Baylock. A driving shuffle swing at a medium tempo with solos for alto, trombone and piano. Lead trumpet range to wr...

Here is a Metheny-flavored chart to feature 2nd trombone and guitar. Solo space for both is provided, a few easy meter changes to 3/4, lead trumpet range is to B-flat above the staff with an optional...

Bass 'bone players can count on one hand the good charts available for their instrument. Well, here is one of the best, arranged by Dave Wolpe. A medium-swing feel, this showcase will bring the best o...

It's electric! A high-energy jazz chart set as a samba with a funky groove and a swing feel, arranged by Eric Richards. A few features include sax solis, powerful ensemble writing, a jazz solo for 2nd...