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This new advanced level edition is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in...

Diese Tabelle wurde transkribiert und an das Originalarrangement von Nelson Riddle angepasst, das für Ellas Gershwin Songbook Album geschrieben wurde. Wir haben die Streicherlinien entfernt und die Ta...

String of Pearls? - aber das hat doch jeder in seiner Bibliothek. Nun, ja und nein. Es gibt viele Bands, die ein "Standard"-Tanzband-Arrangement verwenden, das ursprünglich für 5 Saxophone und 5 Blech...

Hier ist der großartige Woodchoppers Ball. Dieses Stück wurde von Woody Herman mitgeschrieben und zum ersten Mal gespielt und wurde zu einem festen Bestandteil des Repertoires von Hermans Bands. Unser...

Neal Hefti original arrangment. There is no full score with this arrangment, though a Conductor lead sheet is included. One of the great tracks from the Basie band of the 1950s.

Here is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed composition. The arrangement is subtle and easy to play. There are not a lot of pieces by Pat Metheny that swing in this way. The arrangement suggests f...

Great charts often require editing to maintain their freshness and relevance. We put this classic chart into Finale, reduced it to 8 brass, and are now providing a full score. This wonderful piece is...

Bill Holman's Big Bands have always been exciting and fresh, primarily due to his writing. This chart, on one of our best known standards, doesn't fail. It has limited brass ranges, but roars through...

A medium tempo, very interesting setting for this well-known standard. Lots of unison lines and superb counterpoint make this a masterful chart. You will NOT be disappointed in this one, or any of Hol...

Winner of the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. A superb piece which moves beautifully from a contemporary straight 8th feel to double-time swing and back again. Absolutely the best you...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) 'Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter,' this is a medium slow Swing with more than a tinge of Gospel flavor. The trombone s...

The Maynard Ferguson Band recorded this on their Come Blow Your Horn LP. The chart is an excellent example of Abene's very musical approach to this great Benny Golson jazz standard. Very reasonable ra...

5 Sax, 4 Tpt, 4 Pos, 4 Rhythm, keine Extra-Stimmen!

Includes solo clarinet part, but no baritone saxophone.

No description needed. One of the all time greatest charts recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on Burning for Buddy Vol 2. See master Otter CD catalog.

Of Stevie Wonder's many hits in the early '70s, this is one of his most distinctive and tuneful. Written in a light rock style, this excellent arrangement features soaring melodies and strong ensemble...

This original from Michael Sweeney features a contemporary sounding swing shuffle groove, flowing melodic lines and an interesting harmonic structure. The solos can be played by any combination of alt...

Here is a marvelous big band setting of this bebop classic from Miles Davis. Arranged in a medium up-tempo swing feel, this chart is loaded with great ensemble writing with the melody being traded amo...

The landmark album by Miles Davis Birth of the Cool brought us a unique instrumentation (the nonet) along with distinctive jazz sounds. Without straying from the intent of the music and working direct...

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...

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, here is a swingin' arrangement of this classic Ray Brown jazz waltz that features the saxes and plenty of great-sounding ensemble writing. This offers a nice style...

Wes Montgomery's jazz standard is arranged here featuring both the straight-ahead swing style of the original as well as an updated samba version inspired by a recording by John Scofield and John Aber...

Featuring a charming swing style and a catchy riff-based melody, this well-crafted chart spins its way through every section of the band. In the solo section, written samples are provided for tenor, t...

Arranged in a medium swing Basie style, this sultry chart is a terrific feature for a trumpet soloist. There are plenty of tasty ensemble accompaniment figures along the way, and the solo part is comp...