Partitions difficile pour Big Band

Under the Influence is an up-tempo 'burning' swing tune and was originally commissioned by the TCU Jazz Band under the direction (and 'influence') of Curtis Wilson. The opening main theme features the...

This is an original big band chart (5/4/4/G/P/B/D) featuring alto and trombone solos. It is medium tempo swing and has an interesting interlude between solos. Tpt. 1 to written high C#. Medium Difficu...

A convergence of swing and bolero styles, this composition was originally written for a small jazz group and more recently adapted for the California State University Long Beach Studio Jazz Band. The...

Medium Swing tribute to Rob McConnell utilizing some of his techniques. Opening features unison trumpets (flugels). Second chorus is an ensemble chorus where the rhythm section drops out. This is foll...

Fast Swing A feature for 2 trombones with a bebop melody based on the changes of Sweet Georgia Brown. Each trombone has one chorus with just the ryhthm section then a second chorus with band backgroun...

The Zinger is a swinger for the pro level band. Scored for five saxes (AATTB), five trumpets, five trombones, piano, guitar, bass and drums. But if you only have eight brass, it will still sound fine....

Medium tempo swing - a great sax soli with solos for tenor saxophone, trombone and drums. A fantastic call and response section between the saxes and brass. Your band will enjoy playing this soulful b...

Featuring a tuneful and aggressive melody played by alto sax, trumpet and guitar, Idylwild alternates between traditional swing and a modern funky hip-hop feel. Ample solo space for lead alto is follo...

This showcase for two trombones, dedicated to the late great J.J. Johnson, features moderate brass ranges and accessible up-swing rhythms. To properly complement the energetic solo lines, it should be...

Medium-up-tempo swing feature for Tenor Sax with the option for a bone solo feature. Lots of meaty ensemble writing, grooving bass bone/bari sax counterlines, and an open solo section with chord chang...

Bright swing flag waver. Solo: Ten. Sax. Interesting mixed ensemble orchestration. Tpt. 1 top note High 'C'. Scored for 5/4/4/& rhythm. No doubles. Medium Difficult

Fresh, swinging arrangement. Sparkling Super Sax soli. Open section for all to solo. This chart will work well for Concert or Dance gigs. Tpt. 1 top note 'G', top of staff. Scored for A/T/B/2 tpts/ 1...

Classic American tune with a great modern swing treatment. Open section for all to solo. Tpt. 1 top note 'F'. Scored forA/T/B/ 2Tpts/1Bone /Rhythm. Has complete transposed score. Medium Difficult. Lit...

A quick trip thru the Everglades inspired this bright swing composition. Tenor sax solo, interesting ensemble. 1st tpt. to High C at the end of the alley. A/T/B/ 2tpt/1bone/G/P/B/D. Medium Difficult....

Opens with a mixed ensemble counterpoint in a 2-beat feel, then explodes into a swinging 4 groove. Sax soli, big ensemble, open section for all to solo. 1st tpt. top note A above the staff. Scored for...

Swinging arrangement of this great American folk tune. Open section for all to solo...with background. Tpt. 1 top note 'F' top of staff. Scored for A/T/B/2Tpt/1Bone/G/P/B/D. Complete transposed score....

Great swinging arrangement of the Stephen Foster classic. Lots of substitution chords for harmonic interest. Sax soli, big ensemble, open section (with background) for all to solo. Tpt. 1 top note 'G'...

Great swinging arrangement of this old favorite tune. Sax soli, big ensemble, open section for all to solo. Tpt. 1 top note 'A'. Scored for A/T/B/2 TPTS/1 Bone/P/B/G/D. Complete transposed score. Medi...

Swinging arrangement of this great Jazz Standard. Sax section feature, big ensemble, open section for all to solo (with background). This chart will work well for concert settings as well as dance ven...

Great swinging arrangement of this favorite Gospel tune. Open section (with background) for all to solo. Big ensemble. Tpt. 1 top note G. Scored for A/T/B/2 Tpt/1 Bone/G/P/B/D. Complete transposed sco...

Great big band classic, recorded by Benny Goodman and Harry James, arranged for Little big band. Melody originated from Chopin composition 'Fantasie Impromtu'. Terrific swinging arrangement with open...

Bright swinging arrangement of this classic big band favorite. Tune recorded by Stan Kenton and Glen Miller. Open section for all to solo. Big ensemble. Tpt. 1 top note 'G'. Scored for A/T/B/2 Tpts/1...

Up tempo swinging arrangement of this big band classic. Tune recorded by: Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, and Glen Miller. Open section for all to solo (with background). Big ensemble. Trt. 1 topn note 'E'...

Great medium swing arrangement of this Gospel classic. Composed by Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert & Sullivan). Open section for all to solo. Big ensemble. Tpt. 1 top note 'A'. Scored for A/T/B/2Tpts/1 Bo...

Great up-tempo arrangement of this swinging standard. Tune recorded by Count Basie and Benny Goodman. Open section for all to solo. Big ensemble (this one really cooks). Tpt.1 top note 'A'. Scored for...