Big Band Noten für Profis

Arranger/composer Bob Mintzer adds brand new life to this dynamic jazz swing tune, as recorded on his recent Grammy winning CD Homage to Count Basie. The bossa nova treatment serves as a perfect blend...

Gordon Goodwin's stellar reputation as a writer is well deserved. A funky half-time shuffle groove for big band, Gordon's clever opening melody statement is played by altos and trumpets with solo spac...

Another Gordon Goodwin work of art. Commissioned by New Trier High School, Jim Warrick, director, this is sort of a bluesy-swing chart with a huge shout chorus. Optional vibe/xylophone/percussion part...

At last, a showcase for the trumpet section from Gordon Goodwin! The groove is straight eighths with a funky feel. Solo space is provided for trumpets 1, 2, 3, 4, but can be tailored as desired. Lead...

Jazzwaltz (Fusion) Dauer ca. 7 min Das Gefühl, wenn nach einem langen kalten Winter zum erstenmal die Sonne wieder scheint und die Eiszapfen an den Dachrinnen zu tropfen beginnen, wenn alles zu fließe...

This 'barn burner' by outstanding arranger John Wasson was recorded by the very hot Jim Widner Big Band for his commercially available CD Body and Soul on the Chase Music Group label. Pure Latin fire...

Dieses kurze Glanzstück ist in einem auffälligen Merengue-Stil komponiert und eignet sich perfekt als Opener oder mitreißender Titel für reifere Ensembles. Es bietet brodelnde Saxophonlinien, offene S...

Obwohl die Saxophon-Sektion in diesem herausragenden Arrangement dieses klassischen Mambo-Charts von Horace Silver das Sagen hat, bekommt das gesamte Ensemble die Chance, seine Muskeln spielen zu lass...

If you're looking for a flagwaver that'll set the audience on the edge of their seats, look no further! Mark Taylor lets out all of the stops with a chart that's full of great counterpoint, powerful e...

This monster arrangement is the authentic version as recorded by Bill Watrous and his 'Manhattan Wildlife Refuge' in the mid '70s. The signature lines and blazing tempo of Chick Corea's classic are tr...

Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for you pianist, but the flexible solo...

From Chick Corea's My Spanish Heart album, this tune is not really a rhumba, but rather an extremely energetic samba. This chart features dynamic and challenging passages for the entire ensemble and a...

Originally recorded in 1984 by Stevie Wonder, here is a smooth version in a cha-cha style that provides a very appealing setting for vocalist. Michael uses some harmonic twists and turns, interesting...

Originally recorded in 1984 by Stevie Wonder, here is a smooth version in a cha-cha style that provides a very appealing setting for vocalist. Michael uses some harmonic twists and turns, interesting...

A cha cha you won't forget! Trumpet is featured in this fabulous chart by today's hottest contemporary writer, Gordon Goodwin. The trumpet soloist has plenty of space to solo - both improvised and wri...

Originally recorded by Peggy Lee in 1960, this upbeat swinger exudes a great message and positive energy. Perfect for a singer to add their own personality and connect with the audience. John Clayton'...

Feature a trumpet or trombone soloist on Frank Mantooth's masterful 'brisk' treatment of this standard. With powerful ensemble punches and a driving feel throughout, this one defines the term 'burner....

Here is THE hot version of this swing standard arranged by Jeff Tyzik as recorded by Doc Severinson and the Tonight Show Band. With a dressed up feel and solos for alto, tenor and trumpet, this timele...

This is the definitive swing chart composed and arranged by the legendary Sammy Nestico. Straight from the Quincy Jones/Sammy Nestico Orchestra CD, this chart starts off swinging and then swings even...

Revenge is very sweet! Gordon Goodwin is the hot writer of today's big band charts and this arrangement proves it. Count Bubba's Revenge features a shuffle swing that builds and builds. On top of that...

This swinger is like a high-wire act requiring speed, agility and the horsepower. Brilliant composer/arranger Gordon Goodwin penned this rapid tempo chart for his Big Phat Band and is recorded on his...

Includes solo clarinet part, but no baritone saxophone.

Holiday jazz by Gordon Goodwin. This adaptation of 'Oh Tannenbaum' is quite an adventure offering a chorale, some Basie style and fast and furious Goodwin bebop. Solo space for alto and tenor sax, tru...