Noten für Big Bands

A high energy samba the features a lengthy & harmonically-challenging solo for your show-off in the lead Alto chair. Lead Trpt to high F# and it should be noted that the lead Bone needs to feel pretty...

A multi-directional arrangement on the changes to All the Things You Are. Includes Trpt & Piano solos, a Sax soli & an a cappella brass soli, all followed by two massive shout choruses.

A salsa 'cha-cha', features Trpt & Bari Sax solos, [both opt'l open], a fun mambo section & a false recapitulation w/written Trbn 2 solo. Woodwind dbl., 2 flutes, 3 clarinets.

Fast samba. After a head that features a lot of band-within-a-band scoring, trpt 4 gets the first solo. Open solo space at the bridge. After a tutti interjection comes the tenor solo which in turn set...

Fast altered blues. Terse head, introduced by lead alto, is contrased with 'Freddie Freeloader' chordal accompaniment figures. Solos over altered blues changes for guitar (optional piano) and tenor sa...

High energy. Straight 8ths. Lots of contrasts in dynamics. Modal changes. Loosely based on melodies from the Irving Berlin classic. Bari sax, Bass Trombone and Electric Bass often linked. Drummer need...

A Capella style scoring with piano and piano trio interludes. Trpts double on flugel.

Medium jazz waltz. Doubles: flute 1 & 2, clarinet 1 & 2, bass clarinet, flugels. Flugel and tenor sax solos.

Shuffle, featuring dueling tenors. No doubles. Soli passage for bari, bass, and piano. Premiered at the first 'Live Music Awareness' event (sponsored by AFofM Local 6) held at the Yerba Buena Gardens,...

Funk fusion piece which was featured by Buddy Rich on his album 'Big Band machine'. Formerly published. Solo vehicle for soprano sax. Some parts difficult.

This is a very exciting, boiling-energy funk-fusion piece which challenges the whole band but features tenor sax & drums.Recorded by Bruce Lofgren Jazz Orch on ' The Blues and Other Passions'.

Looking for a great closer? This piece has an evocative, atmospheric introductory statement in half time which turns into a blistering jazz-rock-samba show-stopper that roars right on out. Flute dbls...

Moving jazz waltz w/nice chord changes a/ a tinge of melancholy. Great flute feature which shows off the whole band in extended ensemble passages. Flute or clarinet dbls for all sax parts. Scored for...

Medium tempo driving 12/8 blues [16 bar form]. This is a solo vehicle for alto sax which builds intensity through background patterns by the horns & rhythm. Strong ending.

Evocative & haunting minor melody forms the basis for this suite-length piece which features the trumpet-flugelhorn soloist. Plenty of ensemble work for the whole band. Flute or clarinet dbls for all...

Exciting high-energy jazz-fusion piece w/some challenging lines for the horns & guitar. Solo vehicle for tenor sax & guitar [optional]. Some parts are difficult.

Dramatic and modern, blending jazz with elements from the classical world like minimalism and serialism. While this piece is not very technically challenging, it requires a mature ensemble (especially...

Dramatic and modern, blending jazz with elements from the classical world like minimalism and serialism. While this piece is not very technically challenging, it requires a mature ensemble (especially...

Dramatic and modern, blending jazz with elements from the classical world like minimalism and serialism. While this piece is not very technically challenging, it requires a mature ensemble (especially...

Dramatic and modern, blending jazz with elements from the classical world like minimalism and serialism. While this piece is not very technically challenging, it requires a mature ensemble (especially...

High spirited flag waving version of the theme from the 'Bluegrass'. Chart features Alto, Trpt solos. No Dbls. Recorded by the Miles Osland Little Big Band on Sea Breeze Jazz.

Up tempo treatment of the anthem from the Hoosier State. A great opener.

Obviously, this is not a chart for those with a fear of ledger lines. Blowing changes appear for Trbn 1, & Guitar. This screams from downbeat to cutoff. Was commissioned by the U.S.A.F 'Airmen of Note...

Ia a samba feature for gifted alto and trumpet soloists. The chart is fairly demanding for the ensemble and does not attempt to avoid unconventional tonal centers (e.g. Cb Major). Despite the challeng...

Malinke's Dance is a funky boogaloo originally recorded live on a CD of the same name by the Marty Ehrlich quartet Traveler's Tales. This arrangement develops material from the live performance into a...