Big Band Noten für Fortgeschrittene

In Horace Silver's own words, this sassy, bluesy shuffle with a bebop-style melody portrays a mythical man of rather dubious character. An alto, trumpet and trombone trio give the opening and closing...

Commissioned by Evanston Township High School, this burning medium advanced original will make a great program choice. An abundance of wonderful ensemble writing combines with a strong melodic line to...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Tales Of A Courtesan. Duration 6:15.

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

As recorded in 1970 by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album Consummation (Blue Note), this funky blues shuffle in 5/4 opens with a repeated rhythm section vamp before horns are adde...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Road Time (RCA), this swingin' blues shuffle for experienced players has it all - strong ensemble choruses, sax and brass section...

What a great , fun-filled piece this is! Les has created a mythical character (in this case, the lead trombone player) who runs through a number of 'musician jokes' while referring to his 'brother.' A...

This chart was originally included in the Full Nelson album and then the Jazz Masters 48: Oliver Nelson CD. It is a simple, swinging blues chart, full of all of the ingenious writing we have come to e...

Die Musik von Glenn Miller ist zeitlos. Der Arrangeur und Texter Jeff Hest zollt ihm mit einem Medley dreier großer Hits aus der Big-Band-Ära, als Miller König war, Tribut. Alle patentierten Glenn-Mil...

Here is a re-creation and transcription of three classic hits made famous by the late, great clarinetist Artie Shaw. Arranger Jeff Hest has gone the extra mile to provide an accurate transcription of...

Mark Taylor's arrangement of this classic early composition from Chick Corea starts with the saxes playing the rubato opening, followed by a moderate tempo Latin/rock groove. The main theme is stated...

This chart is a creative musical voyage! With a Metheny-flavor, the work begins with bari sax and band vocals trading back and forth. Then the swing groove begins at 184 BPM with a soaring ensemble fe...

A contemporary funk tune for mature bands from the newest Les Hooper Big Band CD entitled Out Of The Woods. Features a very distinctive groove for the rhythm section while the horns answer with challe...

John Wasson takes this classic rhythm and blues tune from the 60's and dresses it up in this ultra funky version for jazz ensemble. Featuring powerful ensemble writing and a solo for tenor, this impre...

Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn, here is a hot re-working of the classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs, this is sure to add a spar...

I Got The Feelin' ist ein Funk-Klassiker des 'Godfather of Soul' James Brown aus dem Jahr 1968. Im Arrangement von Paul Murtha mit ausgeschriebenen oder offenen Soli und Schlagzeugbreak übernehmen die...

This funk classic from Jaco Pastorius naturally features a prominent role for the bass player. Skillfully arranged for full jazz ensemble, the back and forth riffs are traded between smaller groups wi...

This classic funk tune from the '70s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated figures, this chart provid...

Medium funk, combo version recorded by Bob Mintzer on One Music (DMP 488). Lead trumpet: notated B2; Lead trombone: A1. Medium advanced

Ein rhythmisch herausforderndes Latin-Funk Stück mit geringem Tonumfang für die Blechbläser. Aufgenommen von Bob Mintzer auf der CD 'Departure'.

A chorale intro leads into a funky groove. Saxes take the heat with some hot solis, and the brass section stays busy as well. Rhythm section parts are critical, especially the bass, but it's not too c...

Down To The Nightclub' der Funkband Tower of Power mit Soli für Tenorsaxophon, Posaune oder Gitarre. Tonumfang der Lead-Trompete bis c3

Ganz im Stil des großartigen Roy Hargrove ist dieses funkige Stück im Straight-Eighth-Rhythmus ein echter Hit. Es wird mit etwa 100 BPM gespielt, und der Tonumfang der Lead-Trompete reicht bis zum D o...

In composer Peter Sciaino's own words "I was going for a New Orleans vibe...like a Dirty Dozen Brass Band sort of thing but it went J.B. Horns (James Brown) style at some point." That beautifully sums...

Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination, 'Cyclops' is one of those charts that will make your audiences bob their heads and tap their feet. This tune grooves! Set as a mediu...