Big Band Noten für Fortgeschrittene

A real Thad Classic made accessible by Mike Carubia. Higher brass notes removed, sax soli re-scored & it still sounds like Thad.

Med. Fast Blues in Bb.

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

This Buddy Rich classic originally arranged by Paul Lavender has been newly upgraded by its composer John LaBarbera allowing this grade 3 chart to play more like the original recording. An optional so...

Another D-flat blues, but this one's more laid back (as the title might imply) OI' th' Pocket' tempo (quarter note = 108-112); the chart starts the same as the one recorded on Roulette Records, Easin'...

Bright, 'Show Two', short, easy framework for Drum solo. (some quartel harmony usage)Trpt. 1 high B's & Bb. Trombone F & F#'s. Optional Soprano lead, Alto, 2 Tenors & Baritone. 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone...

Nonet, 'cool' ensemble, 32 bars, plus Fine tag, with 'blowin' changes' on all parts. Lead Trpt: G#. C minor. 2 trpts,trbn,alto, tenor, bari, 3 rhythm. Medium.

Nonet, cool jazz. Quarter note = 156. Background for solos on cue. Good tight ensemble section. Lead trpt. High Bb & C (Eb minor - Gb). Expect chord changes. This and mate 'Cinoton' were originally co...

Exciting Jazz-Rock piece w/a hint of a Latin feel. Requires strong brass section. Solos for Trpt, Tenor & Alto. Soprano opt'l.

Slow Funk - Part of Thad's 'Suite For Pops'

This Latin tune is fun to play and works and works well as an opener or closer. This tune highlights the interplay between the first trombone and first tenor saxophone.Though the piece generates a lot...

Looking to introduce the samba feel to your jazzband? This chart features a fun duo between the trombone and trumpet. The eigth note syncopation in the samba reinforces important rhythmic concepts mak...

Here's a fiery Latin original for younger players that will be fun to play and teach. This chart has a great solo section and plenty of full ensemble and sectional solis that give it great variety. It...

Here's a SWING/LATIN original chart for players that is sure to delight audiences and players alike. This arrangement has a great solo section and plenty of full ensemble and sectional solis that give...

Grand scale medium tempo blues chart written in traditional 'Basie'. Some Sax dbls.

Hip shuffle w/solos for Guitar, Tenor, Trpt, Trbn & Drums. Some Sax dbls.

The Clincher features an ostinato bass line that sets up an ascending arpeggio in the melody which winds its way back down and repeats the figure again creating an 8 bar phrase. AABA form. Trumpet ran...

From Composer Ron Jones: 'Level: Advanced level 6 Highest Lead Trumpet note: Written E above high C Winds of Change is a jazz-waltz with a tempo of a dotted half=205 BPM. When I conduct the piece with...

Driving Rock chart. A deceptively slow and pretty intro explodes into a burning rock beat. Chart builds and climaxes in a duel between soloists.

Trombone feature with a Rock and Roll groove and a quasi-Latin feel. Demanding chord changes for the Trombone soloist. Altos double on flute.

This chart exhibits the rhythmic excitement a real samba can evoke. Open solos. Sax doubles. As recorded by the Bill Watrous Big Band on Space Available. See master Otter CD catalog.