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Opening with an eight measure brass chorale, the chart settles into a laid back swing groove that shows off all the sections of the band. Clever harmony surronds the familiar melody that gives it a fr...

Die vereinfachte Fassung von Basies Swingklassiker beginnt mit einem 12-taktigen Klaviersolo unterstützt von Gitarre, Bass und Schlagzeug. Es folgen die Saxophone und danach die Blechbläser.

Ranges: F6 trumpet, Ab4 trombone. Solos: alto, trumpet, drums. Rhythm section parts partially notated with chords cued. Standard instrumentatin, S(A)ATTB saxes.

An oustanding classic to showcase your vocal soloist. In case no vocalist is available, the solo part is also provided for tenor sax.

Hier ist Flying Home, transkribiert von Alan Glasscock nach dem Originalarrangement von Steve Steck, das für die Glenn Miller USAAF Band geschrieben wurde. Das Stück ist mit schwungvollen 165 b.p.m. g...

Jon Harpin hat das Originalarrangement von Fank DeVol kunstvoll transkribiert. Dieser Ella Fitzgerald-Chart swingt von Anfang bis Ende kräftig. Die Unisono-Riffs von Saxophon und Posaune verleihen dem...

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...

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...

There have been a lot of published charts on this tune, but this is the original version as played by and recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra. This chart should be in every jazz band library! Wonder...

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...

This, of course, is Oliver Nelson's best known jazz standard. Here is his OWN fantastic arrangement for big band as recorded on a 1969 LP titled A Dream Deferred (on the Flying Dutchman label). Alto s...

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

One of Peggy Lee's first recorded hits with the Benny Goodman Orchestra was this bluesy swing tune. The vocal part is not that difficult and Jerry's accompaniment works great.

Grades 3-4. (Nowak) C