Big Band Noten für Fortgeschrittene

This is an easy introduction to rhythm changes for your band with solo space for alto, tenor or rhythm section in the first section and trumpet, trombone or rhythm in the second. Instead of a shout ch...

This is a Horace Silver type of tune based on the changes of Stanley Turentine's Sugar - thus, the title. It features a small group consisting of tenor, bari, trumpet, and trombone, all of whom have s...

There used to be a restaurant in downtown Los Angeles called 'Googies' where they, naturally, served Googie Burgers. One of a series of experiences that lead the composer to vegetarianism, but we digr...

Up-tempo, swing, Bb-blues trombone section feature. Commissioned by the Las Vegas High School Jazz band. Two open solo sections. Lead trumpet to high C. Lead bone to high Bb. Trombone acapella section...

Medium swing ensemble feature with Eb blues changes for all. Melody in saxes and bone 1. Lead trumpet to Ab below high C and lead trombone to Gb below high Bb. Good, hard swinging band. Written out co...

Modal swing (1/2 note = 116-120+). Easy to play for beginning band. Solos over F dorian and Ab mixolydian.

Alto sax feature. Very full nonet orchestration on this classic tour de force. See full descriptive format with Big Band listing of the same title.

Commissioned by the 'Late Great Pearly Gate Jammin' Swing Band', this is a 'full-on' pure Basie-type chart for Vocal solo, 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, and full rhythm. Starts simple with just vo...

Swing. A/A/T/T/B Trpt.1,2,3,4,optl.5 Bones 1,2,3,4,optl. 5 French Horn optl. P/B/D. Trpt.1 to written high Eb. Solos: features both altos. Chart end with a dueling alto finish.

From arranger John LaBarbera: 'Brother Griff McSmith' is dedicated to all of the organ trios that were part of my early, live jazz listening experiences. The title is a composite of the names of the a...

Swinging Cool School arrangement with ad-lib solos for trumpet and tenor. Scored for: 5/4/4/P/G/B/Drs/Optional Vibes, Complete transposed score.