Partitions difficile pour Big Band

6/8 March. Dotted quarternote = 108. Used as a spirited Recessional for Commencement exercises. March transitions to brief 4/4 to cut time swing. Statement and Jazz tenor solo on Autumn Leaves chord c...

This Bob Florence arrangement was written for Terry Gibbs to perform with the Dream Band on the Steve Allen show. This is an all-out vibe feature! We have included optional alternate B-flat and E-flat...

AS RECORDED BY FRANK SINATRA ARRANGED BY NELSON RIDDLE, TRANSCRIBED AND ADAPTED BY WALT STUART Late in 1955 and early in 1956 Frank Sinatra went into the Capitol Studio with Nelson Riddle and recorded...

AS RECORDED BY FRANK SINATRA ARRANGED BY BILLY MAY Here's another classic Frank Sinatra chart. This version of Love Walked In was arranged by Billy May and was featured on Sinatra's first recording da...

Here is a great arrangement done by Shaun Byrne that is based on the recording done by Louise Plowright for the musical 'The Hot Shoe Shuffle.' After a brief 6-bar intro, the vocalist sings the first...

AS WRITTEN FOR FRANK SINATRA WITH COUNT BASIE ARRANGED BY BILLY BYERS Here is a Billy Byers chart that was arranged for the 'Sinatra Live at the Sands' performance and recording with the Count Basie O...

This is a medium swing ensemble chart that starts light and soft with a jaunty theme passed around the sections. This is contrasted with a 'chorale' section, still in time, before returning to the 'ja...

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...