Featuring a quirky blend of reggae and blues, this original by jazz master John La Barbera is an appealing and unique change of pace. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, along with spicy riffs for e...
Recorded by Bill Watrous And The Manhattan Wildlife Refuge John La Barbera has taken his well-known version of Chick Corea's Spain and done a great job of adapting it for the small band format. Certai...
Here is an exciting yet playable version of this great Latin chart by John La Barbera. Surprisingly true to the original as it employs some fiery, samba-like writing, this is sure to be a hit.
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...
From the Jazz Compass recording Fantazm by the John La Barbera Big Band (JC1011)
Professional Editions - Grade 5 Buddy Rich fans will instantly recognize this staple of the famed drummer's live performances. Although Buddy never recorded this monster chart, John La Barbera has fea...
Originally recorded by the Bill Watrous big band back in the '70s, John La Barbera brings us this sizzling version of his classic samba-style composition adapted for six horns.
Featuring a hard groovin' 12/8 feel, this John La Barbera original serves as an alto sax feature that also puts the entire band through its paces. The skilled scoring makes this sound harder than it r...
John La Barbera's treatment of Voyage marks the first professional big band recording of this classic Kenny Barron tune. This chart really pops right from the start, and is a terrific showcase for tru...
Italian Folk Music for Mandolin is an enjoyable collection of pieces from various parts of northern, central and southern Italy. This anthology includes complete texts and translations of the songs wi...
Recorded in 1971 by Buddy Rich on the album A Different Drummer, this beautiful, even-8ths ballad features cameo written solos for trumpet, alto sax, and trombone; lead alto takes the only improvised...
Buddy Rich played this chart constantly! Features a great bass trombone solo on the tune. Flute doubles required on all saxophone parts. Here is a rare chance to feature the bottom of the trombone sec...
This monster arrangement is the authentic version as recorded by Bill Watrous and his 'Manhattan Wildlife Refuge' in the mid '70s. The signature lines and blazing tempo of Chick Corea's classic are tr...
Recorded by Bill Watrous on the Columbia album of the same name, this big band masterpiece features a relentless Latin groove, crisp articulations, and full solo choruses for trumpet, tenor and trombo...
At last!...An exciting, easy setting of this great John LaBarbera Latin chart that's ideal for developing bands. It is surprisingly true to the original as it employs some fiery, samba-like writing.
Never before published, we are proud to offer Buddy Rich's famous version of this Thelonious Monk jazz classic arranged by John La Barbera. Newly edited and professionally prepared, this edition belon...
From John La Barbera's acclaimed CD 'On The Wild Side, ' here is a masterful arrangement of the Miles Davis modal standard. Opening with a chorale, the chart then slips into a classy jazz waltz treatm...
John La Barbera arranged this Woody Shaw tune for his 2005 album Fantazm, on Jazz Compass records. The chart features solos for trumpet, drums, and tenor saxophone with nice backgrounds.
This book is dedicated to the traditional music of Southern Italy. Suitable for mandolinists and violinists at a late beginner-intermediate level, it explores the beautiful and distinctive sounds of f...
Drummer Joe LaBarbera pays homage to Art Blakey in this wonderful number arranged by brother John. Trumpet, tenor and trombone can be featured in front of the band throughout, and the drummer has lots...
Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on 'In A Christmas Mood'), this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites O Holy Night (in...
From the popular CD 'In The Christmas Mood' by the esteemed Glenn Miller Alumni Band, this swingin' chart in classic 'Miller' style has been used in several recent motion pictures. Your audiences will...
Here's one in the style of the great GLENN MILLER band. In fact, it is taken right off his album In the Christmas Mood. If you like the Glenn Miller sound, you'll like this!
Ranges: D6 trumpet, A4 tromone. Solos: tenor, trombone, drums. Rhythm section parts partially notated with chords cued. Standard instrumentation, S(A)ATTB saxes.
Bluff Point is a minor blues with a bridge, however the improv is just a 12 bar minor blues. A tenor sax feature, it can be opened up for piano and guitar. The shout chorus and ensembles sound larger...
As you might discern from the title, Over F is inspired by the Brazilian Frevo and uses a lot of F pedal with some F sharps thrown in for a little harmonic crunch. John has included some of the energy...
This is an exciting, med-up tempo jazz samba featuring tenor sax which culminates with a long vamp section in the shout. It was originally recorded by Diva on their CD 'Something's Coming'. There is a...
In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvi...
From arranger John LaBarbera: 'Brother Griff McSmith' is dedicated to all of the organ trios that were part of my early, live jazz listening experiences. The title is a composite of the names of the a...
This chart is dedicated to Horace Silver & Blue Mitchell. Written in a small group within a big band, it contains all of the elements of Horace's style. Solos for piano & trumpet. As recorded by the J...
This chart is a soprano feature with a straight eights bed that builds to a high point for lead trumpet solo. Modal changes with rich textured backgrounds. It evokes a Scottish Highland flavor with an...
Joseph Zynczak was a close friend and publishing attorney of John's for over thirty years. The chart reflects the energy with which he tackled the business at hand. He was as relentless in his challen...
One of Pat La Barbera's newest compositions that is a cross between a C minor and an F minor blues with a couple of extra bars thrown in for good measure. Arranged by John. Solos for Trumpet, Trombone...
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...
This Buddy Rich classic originally arranged by Paul Lavender has been newly upgraded by its composer John LaBarbera allowing this grade 3 chart to play more like the original recording. An optional so...
