Big Band Noten für Profis

Louie Prima was totally cool. He played these awesome shuffle grooves in his band, and this chart is in tribute to the great sense of fun his music had.The saxes (featuring clarinet lead) pave the way...

The elusive bass feature makes an appearance! On this medium fast swing chart bassed (get it?) on 'I Got Rhythm' changes, your bass player trades with the sax section on the quirky Thad Jones-ish melo...

Swing funk or swunk chart (1/4 note=c.88) 5-4-4-4. Anybody can solo using C minor pentatonic or C minor blues scale. Everyone has interesting melodic material. Solo sections for trombones, saxophones,...

A Cup A Joe was written for trombonist Mike Davis, and is based on the changes to 'It Could Happen To You'. Great swing chart that works as an opener or closer. Solos for Alto, Trombone, Trumpet, Solo...

A quirky little tune with odd phrases that switches from swing to a straight 7/4 feel. It is easier than you may think, with the straight 7/4 spots staying on 2 chords. Great for pushing your soloists...

Commissioned by the San Jose Jazz Society, is a feature for Baritone Saxophone and Flugel horn. This tune swings with a 50's vibe, and should not be too fast. Interesting modal sections break up the f...

A swinging uptempo version of the old Duke Pearson jazz standard that features the trombone section on the theme...solo background for tenor, tpt, (possibly trombone) leading to an exciting ensemble s...

The 'Bubba' saga continues with a happy med. tempo 'N ' Awlins Second Line' feel from the drums and a bo-diddley type rhythm feel. Happy funky melody stated by the tpts and saxes. Ensemble stop time b...

This up-tempo swing tune, written for pianist Olga Kern, is a 24-bar chromatic blues. Changes for piano and tenor. No doubles; lead trumpet to D6.

This is a light-hearted, hard-swinging tribute to a couple of my favorite tunes. The A section fits a new, original, chromatic melody on to 'A Train' changes. The bridge introduces a contrasting riff-...

This mid-tempo swinger is inspired by the music of Billy Strayhorn. Cast in a modified 32-bar AABA form, the tonal centers are clear but fluid. The angular melody is somewhat tempered by the juicy, bi...

From the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, 'Swing Dance Tour' of 2000. Swing Tempo; approx. 140-145 bpm to the 1/4 note. Requires an 'Ellington Feel'. Solos (as assigned by leader). Modal changes as assi...

Shuffle / swing chart with Tpt., Gtr., and Bone solo. The chart is fairly demanding for the reed section at times. Approx. 140-145 bpm to the 1/4 note. Demands swing style similar to Thad Jones/Basie....

This is a happy go lucky half time swing funk feel featuring trombone, and later on, an Acappella synth solo with echoplex. 5/4/4/G/P/B/D. Trumpet to E and Trombone to B.

A modern Jazz Swinger commissioned by The University of Saskatchewan Jazz Ensemble. This melodic chart features solos for Trumpet and Guitar and includes a memorable saxophone soli. This arrangement o...

Louie Prima was totally cool. He played these awesome shuffle grooves in his band, and this chart is in tribute to the great sense of fun his music had.The saxes (featuring clarinet lead) pave the way...

The elusive bass feature makes an appearance! On this medium fast swing chart bassed (get it?) on 'I Got Rhythm' changes, your bass player trades with the sax section on the quirky Thad Jones-ish melo...

Fast swing chart. Based on changes to Sweet Georgia Brown. Open solo & smoldering shout chorus dbl. to either slam dunk or short drum solo. Bari doubles on flute. Scored for S,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone, &...

Progressively straight-ahead swing. Features open solo for Bass. Alto doubles Soprano.

Moderately fast progressively straight-ahead swing. Features solos for Tenor and Trumpet. Difficult changes. Heavy ensemble playing. Optional vibes.

Medium swing patchwork of many cliche endings, molded together into a fun chart. Alto solo. Opt'l 'kicker' ending. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

Based on some tune w/a tangerine in it. This up swing starts w/the saxes & has the brass kick in the solo sections where all can play. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

This med swing tune does not require a mellophone so you won't need one for this chart. Great tune to solo on, lots of ens. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

Medium down swing tune. It has a bunch of ens in the beginning & at the end. Plenty of room for soloists. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

12/8 'East Coast' swing feel. Model harmonies, exciting moments of tension & release. Can be opened for solos. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.