Partitions moyen pour Big Band et Orchestre de Jazz

Written to depict the personality of Dr. John Coggiola, co director of the Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble. This medium tempo swinger is masterfully scored to swing hard and pack a punch right from its in...

Title comes from the fact that this is a 13-bar tune. This chart will work at various tempos but is most effective fast. Many swinging ensemble sections w/solos for Tenor, Trpt & Bass.

Pleasant chart in easy-medium tempo Basie groove. Features Flute & muted Trpt on melody & solos. Lots of relaxed swinging ens work.

Trumpet feature in a subtle swing tune inspired by Bill Evans.

Here's a swing chart that features every section in your band. It has great rhythmic energy, is fun to play and showcases your choice of soloists. The rousing Basie-like finish guarantees an enthusias...

This medium swing burner features your Trbn. Section on unison melody w/blues changes & plenty of ens work for all sections. Solo over blues changes for all sections w/plenty of groove space for your...

This begins and ends with a 4 trombone chorale, with the rest of the chart being in a modern, somewhat subtle, 2-beat and 4/4 swing feel. Improvised solos for alto and trombone on cycle type changes a...

An up tempo swinger on the chord changes of 'Who Cares?' A somewhat challenging Trombone - Baritone Sax - Bass unison soli on the second chorus leads into a flexible improvised solo section with backg...

Medium Swing Hard Bop.Commissioned by Jim Boitos and the Illinois State University Jazz Ensemble, this hard blowing angular chart features the trombone section with a lot of powerful ensemble work. Th...

Renaissance Man is a shuffle/swing AABA chart in G minor. The trombones have the melody the first A section (cued in the tenor saxes) then moves to trumpets with the saxes soli on the bridge. The chor...

A moderate tempo 'swinger' in the blues form that begins and ends with the sax section by itself. Also, a nice solo spot for your piano player (or guitarist) in the middle of the tune.

A straight ahead swinger in the style of the 1950's Count Basie band. Solos for alto and trumpet.

A swing tune reminiscent of the Sammy Nestico style that features the trumpet section in unison for the initial statement of the theme. It has a great, swingin' sax soli that goes up to an altissimo A...

Straight ahead samba with a middle swing section returning to a samba. Alto solo. No dbls.

The title 'Jazz Mind' refers to the thought process of the jazz musician who is intently focused and yet easily distracted to new ideas. This dichotomy is represented in Jazz Mind by a light hearted '...

Commissioned for the Waukee (Iowa) High School Jazz Ensemble I, this piece is written on Monk's Epistrophy changes. The groove is a modified baion feel with occasional swing. Piano and Vibes (optional...

Is it an unholy dessert? Maybe, but the title actually refers to the short-lived outfield combination of Angel Pagan and Felix Pie, active with the Chicago Cubs for a brief time. This straight ahead s...

This is a medium-up swing tune featuring improvised solos for baritone saxophone and trumpet. Composed by trumpeter Paul Tynan and arranged by Aaron Lington. 'Pepper Aarons' attempts to fuse the melod...

Commissioned by Riverside Community College. Medium swing minor blues in the Kenton tradition that features 1st and 4th trombones in duet and blowing. 9 brass. Recorded by the Hawk-Richard Jazz Orches...

An up tempo swinger good for opening a concert. Features keyboard solo in beginning, tenor solo and the sax section. Has been redorded by the Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble 1.

Straight ahead Be-Bop featuring an unaccompanied sax soli, tenor solo may be opened up for other soloists as well. Originally arranged for Doc Severinson's Tonight Show Band. 7 brass.

A romantic ballad with a dramatic introduction that sets the tone for a mellow trumpet or flugelhorn feature on the melody at letter A. There is a swinging double time passage with solos for alto sax...

A contrafact on 'My Shining Hour' changes Shinin' featuring the piano trio within the big band. The chart is a medium swinger. The pianist, bassist, and drummer all get solo space and plenty of ensemb...

This is a medium to medium-up tempo swing for younger bands based on the changes to a sweet tune. Brass ranges are very reasonable with some interesting amount of rhythmic challenge and hemiola along...

A medium swing tune in the Basie style. Features flute, bass clarinet, and vibes with the opening melody. Blowing changes for tenor sax and trombone. Written for 5,5,5 & Rhy. Doubles: tenor 1 dbls on...