Partitions difficile de Jazz

Marked 'easy does it' at the start, this laidback swinger opens with a sax soli supported by bucket-muted brass figures. Solos for piano and/or guitar appear throughout, and the chart concludes with a...

This is a program arrangement in four tempos - an easy classical introduction; a jazz waltz; a swinging four; and back to the introduction material to wrap it up. This material contains original ideas...

This high-flying chart stars the whole band in striking conversational exchanges between sections and all together in an awesome unison shout! Guitar, trumpet, tenor and trombone are the designated so...

Originally recorded by Count Basie and revised for the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy; the tempo is very bright and features solo tenor sax. It also includes several places for up-front drum work a...

As recorded on the SWR Big Band 'Basie-cally Sammy' CD, this updated arrangement stars tenor sax, trombone and piano in the solo roles. The tempo is bright, the ensemble work is designed for more matu...

Written for and recorded by the Sammy Nestico Orchestra on the CD This Is The Moment, this minor blues explores a variety of colors within the full-band setting. For this reason, striving for good ble...

Recorded on the Quincy Jones-Sammy Nestico CD 'Basie And Beyond,' this medium-tempo swing journey covers every aspect of the big band jazz experience: a brass section chorus, two sax choruses, room fo...

This is Sammy's favorite chart! It features multiple ensemble choruses in a driving jazz waltz rhythm. Solos are for guitar, tenor sax, alto sax, and trumpet. Rhythm section parts are partially notate...

Opening with ad lib piano and trombone solos, this bright jazz swinger features super-charged full-band writing that's propelled to an unforgettable finish by some explosive drum kicks. Terrific festi...

Tenor sax carries the primary soloing duties in this Nestico swinger for experienced ensembles, with the drummer adding some short solos after the full-band shout to take the chart out strong. Rhythm...

With an additional part for mallets (temple blocks and vibes), this colorful swing journey features a great trumpet section soli and plenty of full-ensemble writing that will keep everyone on their to...

This chart was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time. Be careful not to play this one too fast - get a comfortable groove and some good time and it will come together well.

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band, this driving Latin mambo emulates the sound of drummer Elvin Jones. Both solo choruses can be opened up for additional players; chord changes are provided in t...

Fred Sturm brings us another fresh, innovative arrangement. 'Diva', a feature originally written for Trombonist, Jim Pugh, can be played by a soloist of your choosing. It starts with a clever and play...

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