Hal Leonard partitions big band

Le classique latin détendu de Kenny Dorham est un must pour tous les programmes de jazz. Mark a conservé des éléments de la version originale en utilisant un petit groupe (alto, ténor, trompette et tr...

John Berry has taken this Cole Porter favorite and converted it into a real powerhouse chart for big band. Not just a re-hash of the version recorded by Buddy Rich, this exciting treatment alternates...

Arranged here in a unique samba setting, Michael Mossman provides some surprising twists and turns in this familiar Latin classic by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Every section gets into the act, along with a...

What a neat idea to turn this Henry Mancini classic into a medium samba groove! Your lead trombonist receives some well-deserved feature time and is joined briefly by the entire bone section. The ense...

The definitive recording of this jazz classic is by Bill Evans, with other notable recordings by Cannonball Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's arrangement for young groups features a Latin styl...

At the peak of the big band era, saxophonist, composer and bandleader Charlie Barnet recorded his famous version of Cherokee followed shortly by this second big hit. Treated here in a samba style, Sky...

This Brazilian favorite from the 1960s has been recorded by a variety of artists including composer Edu Lobo, Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendes, and Woody Herman. The appealing style lends itself here to...

Although originally an Italian song composed in 1960, Estate has become a jazz standard thanks in part to the Bossa nova version recorded by Joao Gilberto. This smooth version for younger players feat...

Mofongo is a popular Puerto Rican menu item, and mama's version must be a particularly spicy dish! Set in a moderate mambo style, this catchy tune cruises along with feature spots for the brass and al...

Enregistré dans les années 60 par des artistes tels que Wilson Pickett et les Rolling Stones, ce tube aux accents gospel a ensuite été présenté dans le film The Blues Brothers de 1980. L'arrangement r...

Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has his own hit TV series, and this classic rock tune is used as the theme. Except in a strange twist of musical irony, the version used for the TV series is a big band...

From the movie 1941 this is John Williams' big band era extravaganza from the dance marathon scene. Written in a '40s swing style, this up-tempo burner gives every section a feature spot and is guaran...

Everyone's favorite man about the jungle has his own unmistakable theme that is surprisingly hip for such a primitive guy! This is a fun chart that really swings (from tree to tree).

Feature your drummer on brushes with this classy chart on a well-known standard. The ensemble plays mostly tutti rhythms with solo fills provided by the drums. A great concept on a wonderful tune. Als...

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...

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...

Here is an up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the hit movie The Polar Express. Including crisp ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals, this is a great addition to a holiday concert,...

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...

Montez à bord du phénomène High School Musical avec cet air emblématique du film de 2008 (et le premier à être sorti au cinéma). Cet arrangement pour jeunes musiciens se caractérise par une pulsation...

From the third High School Musical installment (released on the big screen!) here is an upbeat winner with plenty of drive and catchy horn riffs. This chart features a high-energy rock style throughou...

Tirée du Livre de la Jungle de Disney et enregistrée plus récemment par des artistes tels que Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Los Lobos et Smash Mouth, cette chanson entraînante reste populaire auprès de tous l...

L'un des plus grands thèmes de film de tous les temps dans un arrangement magistral pour jeunes joueurs, que tout le monde reconnaît immédiatement. Paul Murtha réussit à merveille à capturer le son au...

In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very easy arrangement of this well-known TV theme. John's chart is nicely scored for every section of the band. A tune that everyone in the audience will rec...

Recorded by Blue Swede in 1974, this familiar hit was featured prominently in the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy as a part of the film's 'Awesome Mix. ' Instantly recognizable with the 'oog...