Big Band pour avancés

Big Band

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...

From the Japanese anime television series Cowboy Bebop, this exuberant tune has taken on a life of its own, and is simply flat out fun! Composed by Yoko Kanno and arranged here for younger ensembles b...

One of the signature television themes of our time, this instantly recognizable Mike Post composition adapts perfectly for jazz ensemble in this authentic sounding arrangement from John Berry. Include...

The hip and soulful tune from the hit Disney sequel is available here in this great arrangement for young ensembles.

Swing is still the thing and this classic jump tune, recently featured in the movie Chicken Run, is filled with hot licks and plenty of drive.

From the original TV series Spider-Man and featured on the soundtrack of the new blockbuster movie, Roger Holmes has crafted an exciting arrangement for jazz ensemble. Based on a minor blues progressi...

One of the all-time favorite TV themes, this is also an amazingly sophisticated and exciting Latin/Jazz composition. In the expert hands of Michael Mossman, here is an authentic-sounding version that...

From the hit movie Moulin Rouge, this moving ballad provides a nice way to feature several sections of the ensemble in a well-paced arrangement. The tender opening with piano and flugels (opt. trumpet...

Written in a light jazz waltz style, Kermit's familiar tune from The Muppet Movie works great as a feature for flugelhorn in the skilled hands of Mark Taylor. Featuring a comfortable range for the sol...

Written in a light jazz waltz style, Kermit's familiar tune from The Muppet Movie works great as a feature for flugelhorn in the skilled hands of Mark Taylor. Featuring a comfortable range for the sol...

Riding an incredible wave of popularity, the Disney Channel's High School Musical is sweeping the nation with an entertaining brand of show tunes in a contemporary rock style. Here is one of the big p...