Noten für Big Bands

As its title implies, this chart is intended to be a happy foot stomper. A great chart to use as a closer. Recorded by Rob McConnell & Boss Brass on Brassy & Sassy. See Otter Dist CD catalog

Fast, modal flavored chart w/some interesting time-feel transitions. Solos for tenor & Trumpet w/a great 'Shout' chorus. Super vehicle for a hot Drummer.

This chart is the first movement of a suite, 'A Tribute to Dee Barton'. It is desighned to move along at a fast, exciting pace while providing ample solo space for the solo trumpet and tenor saxophone...

A BB is a pellet, but it's also the initials of the 'Boss Brass' so, therefore the title of the suite and a vehicle for the band]. Very fast, challenging for all players as individuals, sections, and...

Begins w/an extensive cadenza then to a rubato-like ballad. Comp. By Amie Chycoski for Boss Brass. This chart requires woodwinds w/the dbl. x Latin section featuring Flute solos. Solo Trpt requires go...

The original version of osteology written to feature the 'Boss Brass' Bone section. Lots of playing for the Bones and loads of space for solos. The rest of the band gets a good workout too.

Straight ahead medium up, blues in Bb. Open for solos. Big band version of chart written for 'the Brass Connection'.

Medium to medium slow blues in F minor. Can be opened up for soloists. Interesting head and band shout.

If 'The Blues' didn't exist, what the hell would we composers do with ourselves? Yet another blues in Bb. This one is mean & angry & dirty - and lots of fun.

This chart is a fast model opus that gives the band and soloists a good workout.

As recorded on John Daversa's 'Live at Catalina's', this is a traditional jazz blues with a bridge containing ample opportunities for improvising. After the melody is stated, there is a raucous seven-...

A moody, (not too slow) middle movement. Lots of space for solos and some exciting BGs and ensemble work. Sax doubles. Part 2 on 'No Passport Required' suite. Original Suite composed for trumpeter Ken...

A big band version of the tune written for the 'Brass Connection's first album. Spacey, with nice harmonies. Sax doubles.

(Oxford St. Blues or OverSeas Blues, take your pick, Ian will explain it when he sees you!!!) A Jazz Messengers kind of head, (and feel). Great finale for the soloists and an interesting 'half-time-rh...

A tribute to the late founder of Concord Jazz Records, Carl Jefferson-(C.J.!!). This jazz waltz Big band version was arranged for Kenny Wheeler and the BBC Big Band. Could feature any horn.

Takes merges the minimalist movement with a Latin-influenced big band chart that is both fun to play and fun to hear. College and advanced high school bands will find that this chart is a real show st...

This is a reference to nightclub music, it is a straight-eighths chart with angular unison lines and harsh dissonances and room for synthesized sound effects during the opening drum solo. Advanced col...

BookFace captures the oddities of social media networks by utilizing odd meter's and angular lines in a modern funky context. BookFace presents plenty of challenges for any ensemble and is sure to ple...

Gone Till November is a modern open-form big band composition which was written for the University of Nebraska jazz program. Doubles for soprano sax (in the Alto 1 book), Solos include trumpet and sop...

This is a blues with some slightly altered chord changes. It is meant to have a laid-back cool jazz feel as opposed to a Monk-ish bebop style. There is an open solo section for bands that want to jam...

The title means 'Gypsy Song'. It opens with a somewhat somber feel but soon picks up tempo and leads to a trumpet solo. This piece captures the feel of a Flamenco style rumba and ends with the ensembl...

Commissioned by The Noteables (US Air Force Jazz Band), 'Drop Down' is an uptempo bebop big band tune that, while sounding familiar, is wholly original. This song features solos for trumpet and guitar...

Commissioned for the Esperanza High School Jazz Band, 'Welcome to Zingtown' is a roaring big band arrangement that is both challenging and crowd-pleasing. The melody, set to the changes of 'How High t...

This relaxed chart is in the 'Lil' Darlin' genre. Muted trumpet and piano solos.

A shuffle written for & premiered by the CSU Fresno Jazz Band. It features solos for Alto & Tenor Sax, a finger twisting soli that features your Bari Sax, Piano & Bass players. Lead Trpt to C#.