Partitions difficile chez Hal Leonard

Here's a fresh new take on a traditional jazz standard. The style is still uptempo swing, and the saxes maintain a fair share of the spotlight along with ensemble hits and solo spots for drums. Howeve...

Recorded by John Pizzarelli and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on the CD Dear Mr. Sinatra, here is John Clayton's adaptation of the chart he penned on the standard Nice 'n' Easy. Featuring a rela...

Originally arranged for Ernie Andrews, this hard-swinging chart provides a real workout for band and vocalist alike. The blues-infused style features interplay between the singer and the band as well...

Adapted from his Grammy winning arrangement for Queen Latifah, here is a smokin' swing chart that features a relaxed vocal line accompanied by absolutely blazing figures from the band. An exceptional...

This sparkling uptempo swinger from the pen of Mark Taylor is impressive right from the opening full ensemble statement, and it doesn't let up from there. Small ensemble playing is beautifully contras...

Originally heard on the landmark Miles Davis album Birth of the Cool, this arrangement for little big band contains elements of the 'cool school' along with some modern touches.

Composed by jazz legend Joe Henderson, this uptempo burner from Mark Taylor features a mesmerizing groove and masterful scoring. Opening with a trio of tenor, guitar and vibes, layers of sound are gra...

John La Barbera's treatment of Voyage marks the first professional big band recording of this classic Kenny Barron tune. This chart really pops right from the start, and is a terrific showcase for tru...

Similar to the style of the original recording by John Coltrane, Mike Tomaro's chart for six horns is a smooth-sounding uptempo swing chart. Great scoring in the little big band format.

Featuring a quartet of alto, trumpet, guitar and vibes at the top, Mark's stellar treatment of this George Shearing classic swings hard from beginning to end. The intricate bebop lines are skillfully...

The critically acclaimed movie 'Bird' stirred new enthusiasm for jazz master Charlie Parker. Roger's spectacular arrangement of the 'national anthem of bop' is a great show piece for your sax section.

Das legendäre Stück "Opus One", meisterhaft arrangiert von Sammy Nestico, ist ein swingender Klassiker im Big-Band-Stil. Nesticos Arrangement besticht durch strahlende Blech-Sätze, energiegeladene Tut...

All of Me is one of the most timeless and beloved jazz standards of all time—a true masterpiece that continues to captivate generations of musicians and listeners alike. With this exceptional "Origina...

From the popular CD 'In The Christmas Mood' by the esteemed Glenn Miller Alumni Band, this swingin' chart in classic 'Miller' style has been used in several recent motion pictures. Your audiences will...

The unique genius and originality of Charles Mingus is nowhere more apparent than in this symphonic masterpiece adapted for big band by Sy Johnson. Involving no improvisation but rather a series of th...

also appropriate for French Horn or Baritone T. C. duet This stunning collection of grade 3-4 duets for like brass instruments (treble clef) was written by John Summers Cox and edited by Frank Simon,...

Exploring a wealth of overlapping instrumental colors, this very delicate and superbly orchestrated setting made its first appearance recorded by Diana Krall. A study in tension and release, there is...

Bring the unforgettable sound of Earth, Wind & Fire to the field! With this captivating arrangement of "After The Love Has Gone / Fantasy", published by Hal Leonard, you can combine pure emotion and h...

One of the most performed movie themes of all time! Under the careful guidance of Mr. Williams himself, this edition has been faithfully transcribed for wind band and offers a stunning production for...

Written as a follow-up to his wildly successful composition Ride, this new work from Samuel Hazo was commissioned by the Wenger Corporation and premiered at the 2006 Midwest Clinic in Chicago. Like it...

The tender ballad Killing Me Softly with His Song was written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel in 1971, for de American singer Lori Lieberman. She was very impressed with a performance by the then sti...

Five original duets from top composers Phillip Keveren, Eugenie Rocherolle, Sondra Clark and Wendy Stevens. Each duet is a musical gem worthy of a recital feature. Students will love the variety of st...

Straight-from-the-record transcriptions with tab for 11 of the best from these album rockers: The Best of Times - Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) - Come Sail Away - Crystal Ball - The Grand Illusion - L...

Bring pure energy and electrifying big band sound to the stage with "Sing Sang Sung"! This dynamic and swinging masterpiece, published by the renowned Hal Leonard, is an absolute highlight for any amb...