Noten für Big Bands

This driving funk chart exposes young musicians to the harmonies of the jazz classic Killer Joe combined with the groove of the Herbie Hancock classic Chameleon. Plenty of full ensemble work guarantee...

Every program needs a change of pace piece, and this half-time funk shuffle is the perfect choice. The infectious groove creates a modern sound, while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing concepts...

Every program needs a change of pace piece, and this half-time funk shuffle is the perfect choice. The infectious groove creates a modern sound, while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing concepts...

Straight from Mike Tomaro's 'Home Again' disc on the Positive Music label, 'Conspiracy Theory' is designed with the abilities of medium-advanced bands in mind, this half-time funk original features an...

Straight from Mike Tomaro's "Home Again" disc on the Positive Music label, "Conspiracy Theory" is designed with the abilities of medium-advanced bands in mind, this half-time funk original features an...

Written in ABA form featuring funk shuffle and double-time swing styles, tenor sax gets the primary solo assignment here, though the solo section may be opened up for additional players if desired. Wi...

Written in ABA form featuring funk shuffle and double-time swing styles, tenor sax gets the primary solo assignment here, though the solo section may be opened up for additional players if desired. Wi...

features Scat Vocal or Guitar

As recorded in 1972 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album Suite For Pops, this solo feature for scat vocalist or guitar opens with a big, full-band intro in slow swing before the 'funky...

A trendy funk groove, solos for alto sax and trumpet, and solid ensemble writing make this a winner in anyone's book! As the title implies, playing with controlled intensity and momentum throughout ar...

A trendy funk groove, solos for alto sax and trumpet, and solid ensemble writing make this a winner in anyone's book! As the title implies, playing with controlled intensity and momentum throughout ar...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Suite For Pops album, this tribute to Louis Armstrong begins with a short soprano sax solo before the band joins in. Lots of wonderful sax se...

Most of the solo work in this fun-loving original for developing bands is carried by lead alto -- for players lacking improvisation confidence or experience, written solo lines are provided with chord...

This spirited original for developing bands provides rhythm section players with predominantly notated parts with chord symbols cued above the staff. Other features include groovin' sax and brass soli...

This spirited original for developing bands provides rhythm section players with predominantly notated parts with chord symbols cued above the staff. Other features include groovin' sax and brass soli...

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 2 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Set in 5/4 time, it's an intense workout that calls for well-executed...

Recorded live at Ronnie Scott's club by Buddy Rich on the album Rich In London, this swingin' shuffle with solos for 1st and 3rd Trumpet features a great walking bass line, lots of sax section writing...

Emulating the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring en...

Emulating the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring en...

This accessible original utilizes a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the 'back and fort...

This accessible original utilizes a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the 'back and fort...

This accessible original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the "back and fort...

Named after a ski run in Vail, Colorado, this driving funk original with lots of audience appeal sports a solid introduction, tuneful melody and rich chord progression for developing groups. Written o...