Ensembles

Written with a high-powered shuffle groove as featured on American Idol, here is a flattering and fun chart for any vocalist. Solid ensemble backgrounds compliment the soloist, and there are feature s...

Here is a terrific medium-tempo shuffle chart that the Buddy Rich Band played all the time. It was recorded on the Swingin' New Big Band album (CD available from Sierra Music), and has wide open blowi...

Absolutely dripping with the blues, here is a sultry version of the Ellington classic that features trumpet and trombone as they cry out the plaintive melody. Written in a call and response style, thi...

Recorded by the J. Geils Band in 1982, this familiar rock classic features a driving shuffle style and plenty of rhythmic energy. Also included is solo space for alto sax and trumpet.

Es ist angerichtet! -'Blues By Five', der feine Bebop-Klassiker des Pianisten Red Garland für das legendären Album'Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet', ist garniert mit einem moderatem Swing-Tempo,...

First released in 1992, this excellent blues original has stood the test of time. Perfect for teaching style and introducing the blues scale as a basis for improvisation.

Optional Solo Vocal Funky blues-shuffle. The saxophone section gets to shine on this piece. The satirical lyrics are about people in the U. S. who watch too much TV. They can be changed to whatever TV...

Die Entwicklung dieses Titels ist episch! Sie entwickelt sich von einem Flüstern zu einem Brüllen, mit allem, was dazwischen liegt. Stellen Sie sich vor, Gordon Goodwin trifft den Bunny Hop mit etwas...

Mit dem swingenden Shuffle-Blues 'Back Online' können Sie sich dynamisch nach einer Konzertpause auf der Bühne zurückmelden. Der Soliteil bringt viel Spaß für den ganzen Saxophonsatz, das Trompetensol...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) 'Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter,' this is a medium-up Shuffle feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano. The sax...

Wer kennt ihn nicht, den coolen, von Fingerschnippen begleiteten Swing-Song 'Fever' von Peggy Lee aus dem Jahre 1958? Paul Murtha hat diesen Titel hier wunderbar für Big Band arrangiert. Ein Highlight...

Recorded originally by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, here's a classic jazz tune that works great for young ensembles. Arranged here in an attractive shuffle funk style, there's a nice balance betwe...

Composed and recorded by jazz legend John Coltrane, this medium tempo blues tune features an easy-to-play melody and solid tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition, the blues changes and mode...

Sehr leichtes jazziges Weihnachtslieder-Potpourri mit den Titeln:Up On The Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Jingle Bells

Ring in the holidays with this swingin' medley of O Christmas Tree, O Little Town of Bethlehem and O Come All Ye Faithful. Solid voicings, Basie-style figures, and written or ad lib solos for all add...

Bring the holidays on with this medley of Christmas classics in a half-time funk style. The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisle! Great tunes, solid voicings...

Hier ist ein einfach vorzubereitendes Medley aus 'Joy To The World', 'The First Noel' und 'Jingle Bells', das die Posaunen-Section ins Rampenlicht rückt - egal wieviele Posaunen Sie haben! Die Nummer...

Dies ist eine musikalische Schnitzeljagd durch die Winterferien, die es zu entdecken gilt - wie viele Melodien können Sie in dieser Titel finden? Es handelt sich um einen funkigen Swing im Cut-Time-Ta...

Sehr leichtes jazziges Weihnachtslieder-Potpourri mit den Titeln:Up On The Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Jingle Bells

Recorded by Weather Report on their landmark 1977 album Heavy Weather, Havona epitomizes the high-energy jazz fusion style of Jaco Pastorius. This version for Little Big Band is a real showpiece for t...

James Miley brings to Sierra another hip arrangement of a great contemporary tune. This Soundgarden piece is masterfully scored for the modern big band, making great use of interesting saxophone effec...

Gotta have this one! Composed by Grammy winner and jazz legend Herbie Hancock, arranged for you by Alan Baylock, this is funky and hip. Open solo space for all, lead trumpet goes up to written D, plus...

Originally recorded by Count Basie, then re-recorded in 2005 by the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart featuring a small combo within the jazz ensemble has an unconventional ch...