Partitions difficile de Swing

Originally written in 1946 by Charlie Parker soon after his longtime friend and musical companion Dizzy Gillespie left him in Los Angeles to return to New York City, this uptempo setting for big band...

In this terrific tip-of-the-hat tribute to Don Menza's famous Groovin' Hard chart, saxes get the major workout, supported by cleverly written brass parts, all in a shuffle swing style. Solos are given...

Written in the style of classic big band shuffles from Don Menza and Gordon Goodwin, this chart for proficient groups is ideal for festival or concert fare. Each section gets to step into the limeligh...

Written in the style of classic big band shuffles from Don Menza and Gordon Goodwin, this chart for proficient groups is ideal for festival or concert fare. Each section gets to step into the limeligh...

'Unmengen an Nudeln' (so die wörtliche Übersetzung des Titels) hat Ihr Saxophonist in diesem Werk der amerikanischen Jazzlegende Jimmy Dorsey zu bewältigen. Hat er diese erst einmal entwirrt, wird das...

This arrangement of one of Cedar Walton's best-known compositions was arranged for and performed by the Art Blakey Big Band. It features great rhythmic energy, alternating styles between Latin and swi...

This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins features an uptempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement the head is treated in a tutti format for...

This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins features an uptempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement the head is treated in a tutti format for...

A great take on a wonderful tune. Beginning at 130 BPM, Deutch's arrangement of ''Pure Imagination' moves to double-time swing and then into a samba groove with solo space for piano and trumpet 4. The...

A great take on a wonderful tune. Beginning at 130 BPM, Deutch's arrangement of ''Pure Imagination' moves to double-time swing and then into a samba groove with solo space for piano and trumpet 4. The...

This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins features an uptempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement the head is treated in a tutti format for...

Although 'Tin Tin Deo' is usually associated with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, it was actually co-composed by Gillespie's original arranging partner Gil Fuller and conguero Luciano 'Chano' Pozo.  T...

Here is another fantastic Lennie Niehaus arrangement as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'The Stage Door Swings' Album. This was the 'missing link' from that album. Now we have all of those ch...

This is a drum set feature which really shows off your drummer. Steve Houghton uses this in his performances. It opens with a Cute (Hefti) - like feel (brushes and a neat, light be-bop line), goes int...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Back To Balboa' (Capitol)

Moments of Swing vous fait swinguer sur différents styles ! Les dix titres, basés sur les grilles d'accords de standards du jazz, vous permettront de mieux comprendre la façon dont les jazzmen improvi...

The mid tempo very popular chart from Michael Bublé's album 'Call Me Irresponsible' with band response vocals included. Key: D-Eb-E Vocal range: C-E Trumpet range: E Trombone range: A Keys D-E as rec...

Oliver Nelson delivers great arrangement after great arrangement, and this one is no exception! A quick, uptempo swing tune, Gon Gong is the perfect opener for any program. Featuring primarily solo sp...

From the Mingus Big Band CD Blues and Politics!, this intense minor blues opens with a bass solo then gradually unfolds layer by layer until the entire ensemble is screaming. Includes plenty of solo s...

If you have the horses, let 'em run with this churnin', burnin' swing monster from Maynard's big band album, 'Big Bop Nouveau. ' This chart really burns, but will sound just as hot with the tempo turn...

A few twists and turns added to the original Goodman swing version make this chart a definite crowd (and band) pleaser. The chart features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part in lieu of clari...

Jazz Big Band Arrangement. Full Score, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums (From the notes by Jeffrey Sultanof): Background:...

The relaxed swinging title track from Michael Bublé's album of the same name, transcribed by Cy Payne. A classic Sammy Cahn and Jimmy van Heusen number. Key: F-Gb Vocal range: B-Eb Trumpet range: D

If there is one chart which seems to capture the essence of Stan's mid-fifties bands, this is the one! The chart swings like mad from downbeat to the end. This is one of Holman's best early charts, an...

Includes solo clarinet part, but no baritone saxophone.