Big Band pour les professionnels

This solo trumpet feature begins with a slow, spacey, zero gravity chorale that returns near the end with a high energy samba foundation. The main body is comprised of melodies supported by a 4/4 doub...

If you want to feature your trombone section and especially bring attention to your brass trombonist, this chart is the one to program. A Latin feel, opens up to feature a solo for the lead tromboneis...

Recorded on John Fedchock's New York Big Band recording No Nonsense. Eleven Nights is a medium bossa with contemporary harmonies, evoking images of softer Latin works by Herbie Hancock. Featuring a so...

Featuring exciting ensemble writing and solos by alto and trumpet, this energetic samba makes an excellent finale to any big band program. To enhance stylistic authenticity, Latin percussion instrumen...

The Eyes of Texas, aka I've Been Workin' on the Railroad, is an old chestnut that's been dressed up in new clothes by arranger Rick Lawn. The style moves from a fast bossa or samba feel to swing and s...

VIDA FELIZ or Happy Life is a cheerful chart written in Samba style, and is rhythmically sophisticated. It features trumpet and trombone solos. Trumpet 1 to written high Eb. Recorded on Glenn Cashman'...

This haunting Samba-cancao or Brazilian Bolero is a romantic alto sax feature that also includes a piano solo and lead trumpet obligato. Trumpet 1 to written high D. Recorded on Glenn Cashman's Southl...

6/8 March. Dotted quarternote = 108. Used as a spirited Recessional for Commencement exercises. March transitions to brief 4/4 to cut time swing. Statement and Jazz tenor solo on Autumn Leaves chord c...

This Bob Florence arrangement was written for Terry Gibbs to perform with the Dream Band on the Steve Allen show. This is an all-out vibe feature! We have included optional alternate B-flat and E-flat...

AS RECORDED BY FRANK SINATRA ARRANGED BY NELSON RIDDLE, TRANSCRIBED AND ADAPTED BY WALT STUART Late in 1955 and early in 1956 Frank Sinatra went into the Capitol Studio with Nelson Riddle and recorded...

AS RECORDED BY FRANK SINATRA ARRANGED BY BILLY MAY Here's another classic Frank Sinatra chart. This version of Love Walked In was arranged by Billy May and was featured on Sinatra's first recording da...

Here is a great arrangement done by Shaun Byrne that is based on the recording done by Louise Plowright for the musical 'The Hot Shoe Shuffle.' After a brief 6-bar intro, the vocalist sings the first...

AS WRITTEN FOR FRANK SINATRA WITH COUNT BASIE ARRANGED BY BILLY BYERS Here is a Billy Byers chart that was arranged for the 'Sinatra Live at the Sands' performance and recording with the Count Basie O...

This is a medium swing ensemble chart that starts light and soft with a jaunty theme passed around the sections. This is contrasted with a 'chorale' section, still in time, before returning to the 'ja...

Under the Influence is an up-tempo 'burning' swing tune and was originally commissioned by the TCU Jazz Band under the direction (and 'influence') of Curtis Wilson. The opening main theme features the...

This is an original big band chart (5/4/4/G/P/B/D) featuring alto and trombone solos. It is medium tempo swing and has an interesting interlude between solos. Tpt. 1 to written high C#. Medium Difficu...

A convergence of swing and bolero styles, this composition was originally written for a small jazz group and more recently adapted for the California State University Long Beach Studio Jazz Band. The...

Medium Swing tribute to Rob McConnell utilizing some of his techniques. Opening features unison trumpets (flugels). Second chorus is an ensemble chorus where the rhythm section drops out. This is foll...

Fast Swing A feature for 2 trombones with a bebop melody based on the changes of Sweet Georgia Brown. Each trombone has one chorus with just the ryhthm section then a second chorus with band backgroun...

The Zinger is a swinger for the pro level band. Scored for five saxes (AATTB), five trumpets, five trombones, piano, guitar, bass and drums. But if you only have eight brass, it will still sound fine....

Medium tempo swing - a great sax soli with solos for tenor saxophone, trombone and drums. A fantastic call and response section between the saxes and brass. Your band will enjoy playing this soulful b...

Featuring a tuneful and aggressive melody played by alto sax, trumpet and guitar, Idylwild alternates between traditional swing and a modern funky hip-hop feel. Ample solo space for lead alto is follo...

This showcase for two trombones, dedicated to the late great J.J. Johnson, features moderate brass ranges and accessible up-swing rhythms. To properly complement the energetic solo lines, it should be...

Medium-up-tempo swing feature for Tenor Sax with the option for a bone solo feature. Lots of meaty ensemble writing, grooving bass bone/bari sax counterlines, and an open solo section with chord chang...

Bright swing flag waver. Solo: Ten. Sax. Interesting mixed ensemble orchestration. Tpt. 1 top note High 'C'. Scored for 5/4/4/& rhythm. No doubles. Medium Difficult