Big Band Noten für Fortgeschrittene

Carl Strommen's new ballad is written as an alto sax feature but also includes solo parts to allow an trumpet or trombone to play the solo part. The classy rock ballad allow you to feature one of your...

Here is a wonderful vocal chart by Lennie on this unforgettable standard. The setting is a ballad, with a rubato section in the middle. Jean Turner performed this for years with the Stan Kenton Band....

Finally, Slide Hampton's incredible music is in print. This wonderful chart was written for the Maynard Ferguson Dream Band. This may well be one of the most beautiful big band arrangements ever creat...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on the CD "Live at the Tropicana," this  slow, bluesy piece is a wonderfully understated chart that features an easy-to-play, written piano solo.  This is one...

This beautiful arrangement of the lovely popular Michel Legrand ballad was originally scored for the Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen. It is an alto saxophone feature throughout. The entire solo...

This chart was originally written for Charlie Parker to perform with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Eventually it was recorded by Lee Konitz. The ensemble writing is very playable with no range concerns i...

Fred wrote this version first, before creating the shorter, easier version. This also features alto saxophone throughout, but it has a long, double-time section in which the soloist can really stretch...

As recorded on the brilliant recording 'A Dream Deferred' (Flying Dutchman CYL2-1449), by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra. Quite possibly the most heart-rending, beautiful melody Nelson ever wrote. It fea...

One of Maynard's most beautiful ballads from the Dream Band period. Created by a young Benny Golson. The highest trumpet solo note is a written B. This chart is quite easy to play and makes a wonderfu...

A combination of beautiful melody and contemporary harmonic structure create a great ballad to feature your Tenor Saxophone soloist. There are some colorful double time feel countermelodies in the bra...

A combination of beautiful melody and contemporary harmonic structure create a great ballad to feature your Tenor Saxophone soloist. There are some colorful double time feel countermelodies in the bra...

A ballad featuring lead alto sax, this lovely tune is based on the form and changes of the well known standard 'The Midnight Sun Will Never Set.' Written in 2016 for the Salt Lake City Phoenix Jazz Ba...

A hard swinging blues tune that really cooks. Includes a short written solo for piano and is easily opened up for any solos of your choice. Full of great ensemble writing and has groove that is really...

Das ist eine beeindruckender Blues-Shuffle im mittleren Tempo, der Ihr Mittelstufen-Jazzensemble wie ''die Großen'' klingen lassen wird. Die Ausgabe beinhaltet einen offenen Solo-Teil, in dem Sie die...

Yes! Feature your guitar or vibes player on this cookin' F blues shuffle with a nod to the late great B.B. King. The bari sax part takes a prominent 'blues band' role within the rhythm section. Open u...

Freddy the Frog' is the ideal showcase for your ensemble! A creative 12-bar blues features a clever melody and imaginative changes, and every section is featured. No solos to worry about, just tasty a...

This playful medium-tempo swinger features a smooth, self-assured melody that glides along a cool, slightly altered blues progression. Trumpet and alto sax carry the melody at first before passing it...

This bluesy classic from the '50s has been recorded by such artists as Ray Charles and Count Basie. Mark Taylor's effective chart for young bands swings hard from beginning to end. Whether you play it...