Big Band Noten für Fortgeschrittene

Feature your lead alto on soprano in this light and playful chart. The soprano part requires no improvisation. A substitute alto part is also provided.

Superb contrapuntal writing is just one highlight of this minor blues jazz waltz. A perfect opener for any concert or festival performance!

Green fields blends elements of jazz, pop, and country to recall a simpler way of life. The solo section utilizes only one scale, making this skillfully crafted chart an ideal showcase for beginning i...

Superb writing and a solid Latin groove make this chart a perfect opener for any concert of festival performance.

There are no eight-notes syncopations in this chart allowing players to read the music with greater confidence within the overall 'two-feel' of the piece. Optional solos are provided.

Here's the perfect chart to feature your drummer...specifically, your drummer's hi-hat. The Monk-ish melody has lots of holes for some tasty hat fills. The tempo (mm=140) and ranges (trumpet to C, tro...

Your band will love this medium-up tempo (mm=144) chart based on the changes of Summertime. A driving bass line supports the melody, played by altos and trumpet. Solo changes are included for alto, te...

Your band will be itching to play this medium shuffle. The melody gets under your skin, and the shout chorus really burns! Listen carefully for cameo appearances by Wayne Shorter and the Pink Panther....

Has the feel of L'il Darlin' but quite different melodically and harmonically. Easy to play and very smooth. Ensemble Balld.

Written in the style of Sammy Nestico and the Count Basie Orchestra this composition captures the feel and excitement of the Basie band with limited brass ranges at a Grade 3 Level. Beginning and end...

Medium tempo Blues in F that really drives. Very player friendly with written solos a solid Shout Chorus and an ending drum solo.

Re-scored a fourth lower to F containing all of the skillfully penned structure written for the Count Basie band by Frank Foster in the early 60's.

This tune is based on the changes to 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You' but at a medium swing tempo.

Has the feel of L'il Darlin' but quite different melodically and harmonically. Easy to play and very smooth.

Written in the style of Sammy Nestico and the Count Basie Orchestra this composition captures the feel and excitement of the Basie band with limited brass ranges at a Grade 3 Level. Beginning and end...