Noten für Big Bands

Originally written for and played by Bud Shank, this showpiece for alto sax features a wide dynamic range and calls for a soft, smooth approach to background figures. Though written solo lines are pro...

Swingballade mit Klaviersolo. Die Stimmen der Rhythmusgruppe sind nicht vollständig notiert (z.T. nur Akkorde).

Written in memory of the legendary Blue Mitchel, recorded by Louie Bellson, and available from Doug Beach some years ago through another distributor, we're issuing this wistful ballad as new because t...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this expressive swing ballad gives solo work to trumpet, trombone, and to everyone for 3 bars just before the closin...

Recorded by Miles Davis on his iconicalbum Miles Ahead (Columbia) and arranged by the great Gil Evans, this moody ballad featuring trumpet throughout is not a technical showpiece, but rather requirese...

Oliver Nelson wrote the most beautiful melodies! This is a clarinet feature (how about that?), and was recorded by Phil Woods and the Oliver Nelson's Jazz Interactions Orchestra (hear it on the Verve...

Diese wunderschöne Ballade aus den 1940er Jahren ist eine Studie mit fließenden Phrasen und üppigen Harmonien. Rick Stitzels Vertonung für junge Spieler konzentriert sich auf das gesamte Ensemble sowi...

'El Abrazo' by Alan Baylock is truly stunning chart! The ballad beginning and ending will bring tears to your eyes - it's that beautiful. The chart then moves to a samba around 110 BPM for the half no...

This is one of Sammy Nestico's best! It features a trombone solo (which was written for Bill Watrous) that goes up to high B-flat and requires a strong performer, but in the right hands, it's dynamite...

Ein Swing-Shuffle-Groove mit einem Hauch von Gospel. Dieses Stück macht einfach Spaß mit einem Saxophon-Solo, coolen Bariton-Saxophon-Linien und optionalen (ausgeschriebenen) Soli für Alt, Tenor und G...

Written with a high-powered shuffle groove as featured on American Idol, here is a flattering and fun chart for any vocalist. Solid ensemble backgrounds compliment the soloist, and there are feature s...

Here is a terrific medium-tempo shuffle chart that the Buddy Rich Band played all the time. It was recorded on the Swingin' New Big Band album (CD available from Sierra Music), and has wide open blowi...

Absolutely dripping with the blues, here is a sultry version of the Ellington classic that features trumpet and trombone as they cry out the plaintive melody. Written in a call and response style, thi...

Recorded by the J. Geils Band in 1982, this familiar rock classic features a driving shuffle style and plenty of rhythmic energy. Also included is solo space for alto sax and trumpet.

First released in 1992, this excellent blues original has stood the test of time. Perfect for teaching style and introducing the blues scale as a basis for improvisation.

Optional Solo Vocal Funky blues-shuffle. The saxophone section gets to shine on this piece. The satirical lyrics are about people in the U. S. who watch too much TV. They can be changed to whatever TV...

Die Entwicklung dieses Titels ist episch! Sie entwickelt sich von einem Flüstern zu einem Brüllen, mit allem, was dazwischen liegt. Stellen Sie sich vor, Gordon Goodwin trifft den Bunny Hop mit etwas...

Mit dem swingenden Shuffle-Blues 'Back Online' können Sie sich dynamisch nach einer Konzertpause auf der Bühne zurückmelden. Der Soliteil bringt viel Spaß für den ganzen Saxophonsatz, das Trompetensol...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) 'Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter,' this is a medium-up Shuffle feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano. The sax...

Wer kennt ihn nicht, den coolen, von Fingerschnippen begleiteten Swing-Song 'Fever' von Peggy Lee aus dem Jahre 1958? Paul Murtha hat diesen Titel hier wunderbar für Big Band arrangiert. Ein Highlight...

Schöner Shuffle-Swing von 'All My Loving', einem der frühen Hits der Beatles. Rick Stitzel hat hier ein hervorragendes Big Band-Arrangement geschaffen, das sogar den legendären Gittarren-Break des Ori...

Recorded originally by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, here's a classic jazz tune that works great for young ensembles. Arranged here in an attractive shuffle funk style, there's a nice balance betwe...

Composed and recorded by jazz legend John Coltrane, this medium tempo blues tune features an easy-to-play melody and solid tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition, the blues changes and mode...

Sehr leichtes jazziges Weihnachtslieder-Potpourri mit den Titeln:Up On The Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Jingle Bells

Ring in the holidays with this swingin' medley of O Christmas Tree, O Little Town of Bethlehem and O Come All Ye Faithful. Solid voicings, Basie-style figures, and written or ad lib solos for all add...