Big Band Noten für Fortgeschrittene

The flutes state the melody in this pretty bossa nova, which demands your best soloist to elegantly negotiate it's appealing chord changes. Sax doubles. As recorded by the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band...

Up-tempo (opt very fast) swing feature for either solo trombone (bone 5) or in place of bone 1. Optional solo tenor sax part included (can also be used in place of tenor 1). Open solo section for othe...

Medium swing (tempo 1/2 note = 96-104) with challenging changes for Alto 1 and trombone 1. Interesting polyrhythmic section of H as interlude between solos.

Medium swing (tempo 168). Written over 'rhythm' changes in Eb as a tribute to Thad Jones. Lots of ensemble sections and solos. Not too difficult.

5-4-4-4. Ballad, then swing. (1/4 note=c.63)Alto featured on pretty ballad that shifts to swing and then back to ballad

5-4-4-4, optional string parts (Violin 1, 2 Viola, Cello) Medium swing chart (1/4 note = c.144-156) based on familiar chord changes. Begins with unison lines, and builds using canonic techniques. Solo...

This is a medium swing chart written for Carl Saunders appearance with the West Valley Jazz orchestra, and makes a great trumpet feature. There are ample solo sections and a medium difficult sax soli...

This chart is a medium swing that works well with high school ensembles. While the changes may look difficult, soloing will be surprisingly easy. The chart begins with open solos, and has an open blue...

Several years ago I heard a Scottish band play a lively set of reels accompanied by African percussion on what sounded very much like the classic Bo Diddley groove. This is original set of reels but I...

Medium-slow swinger inspired by Sammy Nestico's Scott's Place. Basie-style piano intro is written out. 16-bar piano solo leads into a soft tutti with dynamic 'surprises. Powerful shout chorus wraps it...

Hard swinging, straight ahead modern jazz. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.

Up tempo modern swing feel, a real big band sound. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. Concept Music series.

Medium tempo swing feel, very fully scored. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

Med up swing begins w/a opening statement from ens & then a flowing melody played by Alto & Trpts. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy. No dbls.

Up tempo swing chart based on changes from a similar title. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

As in 'Taking the Atrium' fame. Up swing, plenty of room for all soloists and a big ensemble (What more do you want?) Lead trumpet has high C's. Certainly not enough for a mutiny on the high C's! Scor...

Comp. by Stanley Turrentine and arr. by Bob. One of the great jazz classics, a staple at jam sessions everywhere. Medium swing groove, approx. 128bpm (can also be played in a shuffle feel). Full ensem...

Good tune that features most of the band. It's a moderate swing with solos for 2nd trumpet, piano, drums, and bass. There is a flute ensemble section in the middle. Your sax players should be adequate...

Medium tempo swing feel, 1/4 note about 128, inspired by Tadd Dameron. Cross-cueing of backgrounds allow for your strongest soloists to play on challenging changes.

A fun little up tempo swing. A taste of solo for: bone, tpt, alto, tenor. Scored fot A,T,B,2 Tpts,1 bone & rhythm. Medium.

Easy Swing Tempo. Pretty bone feature on Melody. Solos: Tpt, tenor. Scorred for A,T,B,2 Tpts, 1 bone, rhythm. Medium

Medium swing tempo. Sax soli and sparkling ensemble. Solo: tpt, tenor. Scored for A,T,B, 2 tpts, 1 bone & rhythm. Medium.

Bright swing. Cooks! In the best big band tradition. Sax soli, big ensemble. Solo: tenor sax (even Tom Kubis took a copy!) Scored for A,T,B, tpts, 1 bone & rhythm. Medium

Solo tpt (or opt. alto), alto/tenor/bari saxes, 2 tpt, 1 tbn, guitar, piano, bass, drums. Medium tempo swing feel with 'broken swing' interludes. Tempo: mm=182-188. Tpt range: C#. Composed by Cedar Wa...

Jelly Beans is a light and airy swing tune in standard AABA form. It features both trumpet and Guitar/Piano solos with extensive backgrounds. It's a little big band chart scored for A, T, B, 2 Trpts,...