Big Band pour débutants

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, 'Heidi' is the 3rd movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. A gorgeous solo feature for alto saxophone throughout, this piece builds from a quiet beginn...

This may be one of the most beautiful compositions Sierra Music has ever published. One of the last original pieces composed by the late Fred Sturm, and as sensitively arranged by David Springfield as...

This is, unquestionably, one of the most beautiful ballads ever written. And this arrangement really takes advantage of the richness of the Kenton Sound. This chart captures that wonderful feeling of...

A beautiful, concise, yet elegant ballad, Bob Curnow once again turns one of Pat Metheny's amazing compositions into an arrangement meant for a big band. Don't Forget (Renato's Theme) features a few s...

Here is a wonderful section feature for saxophones in a ballad style. Fred has written a beautiful melody and harmonies without making the music difficult to play. Very limited brass ranges and no imp...

Derk's Works' ist eine modale Bluesnummer für Nachwuchs-Jazzbands. Die Hauptmelodie ist in einen eingängigen Latin-Rock-Groove verpackt und steht einer wiederkehrenden Bridge-Passage im Swingstil gege...

Jedermann kann sich in die Situation hineinversetzen, für eine dieser 'frühmorgendlichen-noch-vor-der-Schule'-Proben aufzustehen, aber für diese leckere Bluesnummer von Andy Clark wird sich das frühe...

Mike Kamuf, directeur d'un collège et trompettiste de jazz, propose ce blues à tempo moyen sur un rythme de shuffle. Après une ouverture avec un grand ensemble, la partition s'oriente vers une mélodie...

Mike Kamuf, directeur d'un collège et trompettiste de jazz, propose ce blues à tempo moyen sur un rythme de shuffle. Après une ouverture avec un grand ensemble, la partition s'oriente vers une mélodie...

Mike Kamuf, directeur d'un collège et trompettiste de jazz, propose ce blues à tempo moyen sur un rythme de shuffle. Après une ouverture avec un grand ensemble, la partition s'oriente vers une mélodie...

Everyone needs an infusion of the blues now and then and this chart for medium easy groups delivers. With a swinging melody, ensemble work at all dynamic levels and an open solo section (written or ad...

The driving New Orleans street beat will have everyone feeling the groove while the winds carry blues-drenched lines. This chart includes a drum solo and an open solo section.

Need a great opener or a burning closer? This medium level chart will take care of either spot on the program. With a strong melody, an irresistible groove and solid ensemble work, this imaginative ja...

This piece is the ORIGINAL chart done by Oliver Nelson. The parts were extracted from his manuscript score. This nifty blues chart has very reasonable brass ranges, no doubles, and Oliver's sort-of go...

A great swingin' medley of O Little Town of Bethlehem, The First Noel, and Joy To The World. Easy to prepare, no solos, and every section gets a chance to shine. It's just what all jazz bands (and the...

Easy to prepare medley of 'Joy To The World,' 'The First Noel,' and 'Jingle Bells' that features the trombone section - no matter how many trombones you have! It works great with a featured trombone q...

Latin Musik liegt voll im Trend. Besonders die Verbindung mit Funk und Rock ist bei Musikern und Publikum beliebt. Geschmackvolle Unisonoriffs in der Blech und Saxophon wechseln sich ab Tuttipassagen....

Knackige Unisono-Licks bei den Bläsern, funky Begleitung und ein hochenergetischer Soul-Groove machen 'Soulin'' zu einer ausgezeichneten Nummer für alle Mittelklasse-Bands. Sie ist schon mit einer min...

Let the trumpets show off (like they always want to do) with 'Go For It,' a hard-driving jazz-rock chart in the style of Chase. All sections get their time in the spotlight, with some great interplay...