Ensembles

Besame Mucho - diese weltbekannte Ballade gibt es hier bei Classen-Music in einer wunderbaren Fassung für Big Band mit Gesang. Der Arrangeur Markus Fritsch hat sich mit seinem Arrangement am Rhumba-St...

Ary Barroso komponierte hunderte von Sambas - eine davon war Aquarela do Brazil. Die Samba ist für Ihre Big Band-Besetzung optimal!

Rum and Coca Cola ist ein Dauerhit der Andrews Sisters, gesungen im Calypso-Rhythmus, mit Ausnahme der letzten 5 Takte, die ins Swing-Tempo übergehen. Wunderschön transkribiert von Alan Glasscock, sin...

Besetzung: Alto / 2 Tenorsax / Bariton 3 Trompeten / 3 Posaunen / Rhythmus

Besetzung: 1. Alto oder 1. Tenor / 2. Tenor / 3. Tenor / Bariton 4 Trompeten / 3 Posaunen / Rhythmus inkl. Percussion

True, by Gary Kemp, was the title track on Spandau Ballet's 1980's album of the same name and was a worldwide hit. To just say that this arrangement is 'Basie Style' does not do it justice. It is quit...

The duet featured on the DVD 'Live At The Albert '. Key as recorded.

As arranged by Quincy Jones for the album 'Birth of a Band,' this Sonny Stitt tune is a brilliant, straight-ahead chart that swings like crazy, featuring Q's outstanding ensemble writing. It also feat...

Adapted from his Grammy winning arrangement for Queen Latifah, here is a smokin' swing chart that features a relaxed vocal line accompanied by absolutely blazing figures from the band. An exceptional...

Aretha Franklin ist nur eine von vielen Interpretinnen von A Natural Woman gewesen. Nach ihrer Version ist dieses Big Band-Arrangement gestaltet: Im Mittelpunkt steht die Sängerin, die dezent von den...

Das bekannte Happy Birthday im Bigband-Swing-Stil mit Dixie-Swing-Teil im dankbaren Arrangement von Erwin Jahreis. Ideal für Geburtstagsständchen, Konzerte oder als musikalische Überraschung mit Showe...

Available now in a very easy version, this Miles Davis classic is a must for bands just starting out. The modal structure teaches the dorian scale and students are introduced to one of the legends of...

Mike Tomaro's arrangement transforms this Wayne Shorter classic from its combo origins into a swinging vehicle for big band. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are retained in this t...

This catchy jazz standard from Dexter Gordon is masterfully arranged for younger players by Rick Stitzel. Featuring the saxes on the head, brass on the bridge, plus a solo for tenor and a full ensembl...

Recorded during the pinnacle of Miles Davis' career, Seven Steps to Heaven has become a jazz standard and one of Miles' best-known tunes. Keeping the uptempo swing style of the original, this chart so...

Famously recorded by Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, here's a medium swinger from the early days of jazz that makes a perfect showcase for a charismatic vocal soloist (optional duet for female a...

Made popular by Ray Charles, but recorded by countless artists through the years, Hoagy Carmichael's beloved classic is instantly recognizable. This arrangement features a slow and bluesy swing style...

Dedicated to Henry Mancini, this clever original in a characteristic medium swing style features a number of Hankisms embedded throughout. Flutes are optional but can really add a nice touch if you ha...

This traditional swing tune from the '40s works great in this easy setting for beginning bands. The moderate swing tempo and easy rhythms provide a perfect model for teaching this style to inexperienc...

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and mod...

Grades 3-4. (Nowak) C

This standard from the Big Band Era belongs in every band's library!

Grade 3-4 (Holmes) F