Chansons de Noël Swing pour Big Band

Featuring a charming swing style and a catchy riff-based melody, this well-crafted chart spins its way through every section of the band. In the solo section, written samples are provided for tenor, t...

This easy swing tune is a great way to introduce the music of Dizzy Gillespie to your young players. Trumpets take the first chorus, followed by the saxes on the second. Skillful scoring for young pla...

Made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, here is one of the iconic hits from the big band era! Saxes are featured on the main melody and the entire band gets in on the vocal chant. Also includes sho...

Although composed primarily as a novelty song and famously recorded by Nat King Cole in the 1940s, this catchy tune has established itself as a standard recorded by such jazz artists as Ella Fitzgeral...

Sammy features the saxophones in this medium swing arrangement of the Cole Porter standard. Wonderful ensemble writing. No solos required.

One of the favorites performed by the Duke Ellington orchestra, Perdido is a happy and upbeat riff tune set in a swing style. This great sounding chart in the 6-horn format features variety in scoring...

In classic Count Basie style, Mark Taylor's well-crafted arrangement of this familiar standard is set in a medium slow swing style and features the full ensemble perfectly scored to sound rich and ful...

Here's a swingin' chart in a medium fast tempo featuring the entire sax section! Mark very effectively uses the brass to compliment the sax soli sections, and there are also solos for alto and tenor....

Although bebop master Charlie Parker is known for his blazing improvisations and advanced melodies, this is one of his most approachable and melodic compositions. Lending itself perfectly to a big ban...

Recorded by countless jazz artists through the years (including three times by Frank Sinatra), this song features a classic melody and an easy-going medium swing style. Nicely scored here for big band...

The academy award-winning song from Monsters, Inc. makes a very nice swing chart for jazz ensemble. With Randy Newman's unmistakable style and John Berry's expertise for young players, you can't go wr...

One of the all-time Ellington classics is this elegant medium swing tune. Mark's smooth arrangement features plenty of rich ensemble scoring plus solos for trumpet and trombone.

Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands.

This swing classic from bebop legend Charlie Parker belongs in every jazz library. The easy melody and blues changes make this a perfect fit for younger players. Mark's classy chart spreads the melody...

Using a sensuously slow Basie style, Mark has crafted a distinctive setting of this Gershwin standard that features the entire ensemble. Lush brass scoring on the 'A' theme is contrasted with the saxe...

Le standard de jazz emblématique de Billy Strayhorn, enregistré par Duke Ellington, est habilement adapté dans cette version facile. Depuis l'introduction caractéristique, les saxos sur le thème princ...

This clever tune by George Gershwin has long been a favorite with jazz musicians. Mark's upbeat swing setting is a true showcase for the entire ensemble, with inventive tutti ensemble passages intersp...

Arranged in a medium swing Basie style, this sultry chart is a terrific feature for a trumpet soloist. There are plenty of tasty ensemble accompaniment figures along the way, and the solo part is comp...

Recorded on the landmark album 'Kind of Blue', this Miles Davis blues standard is a perfect improvising tool for beginning players, and a great introduction to a legendary jazz figure.

This popular song from the 1920s has been recorded by pop and jazz artists alike. Here's an imaginative swing version scored with easy rhythms and modest ranges. With a familiar melody and great feel,...

Featuring a great medium tempo swing groove, this original by Mark Taylor opens with a solo for piano followed by saxes on the head. The brass get in the act quickly with tutti passages and finally a...

Die Moritat von Mackie Messer' ist der bekannteste und am meisten gecoverte Song aus der Dreigroschenoper von Kurt Weill (Musik) und Bertolt Brecht (Text) aus dem Jahre 1928. Ein tolles Arrangement in...

Dieser Titel wurde von Heinz Gietz 1957 für Caterina Valente komponiert und wurde in den 70er Jahren oft in den großen Samstagabend-Musikshows als Opener oder Abspannmusik gespielt. Dieses Instrumenta...

1st Trpt. written top note: D3 Grade 4 (Oberstufe) A Foggy Day ist ein Filmsong mit der Komposition von George Gershwin und einem Text von Ira Gershwin aus dem Jahr 1937. Fred Astaire nahm den Song im...

1st Trpt. written top note: C3 Paul Lincke machte seine gleichnamige Komposition 1899 in seiner Operette 'Frau Luna' zu einem Synonym eines freien Lebensgefühls in Berlin der Jahrhundertwende. In dies...