Chansons de Noël Swing pour Big Band

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 great Riddle arrangement was written for the 1961 Verve album 'Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson.' The chart features all the classic Riddle hallmarks including sensitive vocal backgrounds, punchy...

This is one of a series of arrangements written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald focusing on the Gershwin songbook. These arrangements constitute some of the most famous settings of classic songs...

This is one of a series of arrangements written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald focusing on the Gershwin songbook. These arrangements constitute some of the most famous settings of classic songs...

This is one of a series of arrangements written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald focusing on the Gershwin songbook. These arrangements constitute some of the most famous settings of classic songs...

In April of 1962 Ella Fitzgerald returned to the studio with Nelson Riddle to record material for the Verve album Ella Swings Gently with Nelson. This arrangement of the Victor Young/Sam Lewis standar...

This is one of a series of arrangements written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald focusing on the Gershwin songbook. These arrangements constitute some of the most famous settings of classic songs...

This Buddy Bregman arrangement, written for the 1956 album 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook,' provides an interesting contrast to several of the other well-known covers of this long-sta...

This Riddle arrangement was written for the 1961 Verve album 'Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson.' The chart features all the classic Riddle hallmarks including sax backgrounds, punchy brass, and a grea...

Blues In The Night has become one of the most well-recognized pop songs of the 1940s due to its appearances in media ranging from television commercials to classic Looney Tunes cartoons. This Marty Pa...

This is one of the classic Nelson Riddle arrangements recorded by Ella Fitzgerald for the 1961 Verve album 'Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson.' This arrangement was modified in the studio to begin with...

This Quincy Jones arrangement was recorded by Ella Fitzgerald on her 1963 collaboration with the Count Basie Orchestra, 'Ella and Basie!' Both Fitzgerald's and the Basie band's performance of this won...

Better known within the jazz community by its instrumental title 'Robbins' Nest,' Quincy Jones' arrangement of 'Just When We're Falling In Love' was written for Ella Fitzgerald and the Count Basie Orc...

Although he is best known for his work with Frank Sinatra, arranger Nelson Riddle produced some of his most creative charts for his collaborations with Ella Fitzgerald. This arrangement, from the 1962...

You Can Have It is the result of a collaboration between legendary saxophonist/arranger Frank Foster and Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Morgan Ames. This arrangement was specifically crafted to f...

Those who appreciate modern big bands such as those epitomized by Maria Schneider or the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra should derive ample pleasure from Flip-Flop, an admirable maiden voyage on which John Y...

Here's an easy, straight-ahead swing chart that has it all - an abundance of basic figures, a clever melody, written or ad lib open solo section and plenty of full ensemble work. Playable by 12-17 pla...

Featuring ample use of fundamental swing figures and abundant ensemble work, this solid blues chart in the style of the great Count Basie Orchestra provides a wonderful educational experience for youn...

The title says it all! This catchy, hard-swinging trumpet section feature will provide excitement for any concert setting. From the opening bar, through the solos, and into the shout chorus, you won't...

This cooking blues chart will fit perfectly in any program. From the opening bar to the final chord, it keeps everyone involved. The solo section is perfect for opening it up to any player as sheets a...

From the opening line to the final chord, this medium advanced chart bristles with excitement. Rich voicings, a superb melody and a relentless swing feel make it a perfect program opener or closer. In...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2010 All State Jazz Ensemble, this medium advanced swing chart provides a wealth of teaching opportunities. Writte...

Why not add this terrific tenor sax feature to your next program? Notated rhythms, abundant articulation and dynamic markings, and the written or ad lib tenor solo are highlights in this medium fast s...

Set in a moderate swing style, this solidly scored original by film composer Lennie Niehaus is a welcome addition to developing jazz ensemble literature. A strong introduction sets up the melody, whic...

The solo section can be played with only one scale making this medium swing tune an ideal choice for a younger group.