Noten für Big Bands

Straight ahead medium blues. Tenor solo over interesting background. Scored for A, T, B, 2 trpts, 1 bone, rhythm.No score.

Up-tempo minor blues in 3/4 by the arranger of Joe Lovano's Grammy Award winning CD '52nd St Themes'. Solos in all parts are medium-difficult. Scored for A, T, B, 2 tpts, bone and rhythm. As recorded...

Medium tempo Latin. Trombone solo with extensive backgound. Exciting out chorus. A,T,B, 2 tpts, tbrn, 3 rhythm. No doubles. No score.

Based on changes associated with a mid-west state, this chart has plenty of blowing room (with backgrounds on cue) and an exciting out chorus. NO SCORE. Medium Difficult. Scored for alto, tenor,bari,2...

The chart, Groovin' Hard, as many people have said needs no description. Furthermore, it is considered by many as one of the greatest charts ever recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band. But, since it has...

Movement 2 of The Story of Langston. Modal and aggressive, this chart moves from active to quasi-hip hop and features solos for Flugelhorn and Baritone. The A sections are very rhythmic with interplay...

Movement 3 of The Story of Langston. A melancholy straight eighths song that tells the story of one person's search. A pop like singable melody played by tenor and guitar creates leads to full ensembl...

Movement 5 of The Story of Langston. Chanting (for Staples) is a mellow composition with a song like melody played by a trio of soprano, trombone, and bass clarinet. This accessible, but sophisticated...

Written as a tribute to Oliver Nelson,the piece features moving tonalities as well as a rhythmic feel which shifts between 4/4 and 6/8. Simple modal changes allow the soloist to stretch. Solos are for...

Borrowing sounds from Goodman to Mingus, this forward looking arrangement honors the past by acknowledging traditions. Open solo section and fills scattered throughout the band. Scored for Alto, Tenor...

This original groove-oriented chart with a catchy melody features solo space for tenor sax, piano, and/or trumpet. Trumpet range to high C,no wind doubles, and optional guitar part. A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1...

A high-energy adaptation to this great tune from Bob Bergs Short Stories album, Snakes is a terrific closer for your concert or set. The melody features a soprano and tenor duo in the spirit of the or...

A challenging Alto and Tenor sax feature, this rhythm changes tune is highly chromatic but fun! Lead trumpet to written high D. Recorded on Glenn Cashman's Southland Nonet: Music Without Borders and i...

If you are looking for a 10 piece record copy of Frank Foster's Shiny Stockings, this is it! The trumpet goes to a written D above the staff. Arranged for Alto, Tenor, Bari, 2 Trumpets, Trombone, Guit...

Walrus Little Big Band Charts Series This adaptation from the original Frank Foster big band score is now available for your Little Big Band. Instrumentation is A,T,B saxes, Tpt 1-2, Tbn, Guitar, Pian...

Spacy rock w/meter changes galore, some dbl x jazz, unusual orchestration & lots of wdwd color make up this extended arrangement. Guitar & Piano have the solo space. Dbls.

The sung intro leads into a stretched out modal, straight 8th note treatment of this familiar carol. There are two solos for your choice of trombone 1 or trumpet 2 and tenor 1 or alto 2. Demanding tru...

Comp by Bill Evans arr by Curt. Fieve is an earlier Bill Evans tune based on 'rhythm' changes. The tune (and the arrangement) is a study in tuplets, especially five quarter notes over four. The head i...

A straight ahead tenor battle using modified Rhythm Changes. This is a nice opener and works medium well as fast, the section arpeggios are great for teaching your students about chord structure. Solo...