Rick Stitzel

What a tasty-sounding swing original by Rick Stitzel! This minor blues features a catchy melody, solid ensemble writing, and a perfect solo setting for just about any player. Works great for festivals...

This easy swing tune is a great way to introduce the music of Dizzy Gillespie to your young players. Trumpets take the first chorus, followed by the saxes on the second. Skillful scoring for young pla...

Made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, here is one of the iconic hits from the big band era! Saxes are featured on the main melody and the entire band gets in on the vocal chant. Also includes sho...

Dieser Blues-Standard von Miles Davis stammt aus dem wegweisenden Album 'Kind of Blue' und ist ideal für Improvisationsanfänger*innen geeignet. Eine großartige Einführung in die Musik der Jazzlegende...

Need something that goes together quickly for that holiday concert that still sounds great? Rick Stitzel's easy Latin-style arrangement of this Christmas classic has plenty of tutti playing for the en...

This well-known standard is usually performed as a duet and has been recorded countless times over the years, and notably in the holiday movie favorite Elf starring Will Ferrell. This charming arrange...

Although everyone plays it, Jingle Bells was never as hip as in this jumpin' and jivin' swing version from Rick Stitzel. Not just your run-of-the-mill token holiday offering, you won't find anyone in...

This well-known standard is usually performed as a duet and has been recorded countless times over the years, and notably in the holiday movie favorite Elf starring Will Ferrell. This charming arrange...

Need something that goes together quickly for that holiday concert that still sounds great? Rick Stitzel's easy Latin-style arrangement of this Christmas classic has plenty of tutti playing for the en...

This holiday classic has been recorded by countless jazz artists through the years. Arranged here in a medium tempo swing style, Rick's chart will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Most famously recorded by Dinah Washington and featured recently in TV commercials, here is a unique feature for vocalist (or tenor sax) that is sure to be a hit at any concert. Guaranteed fun!

This holiday classic has been recorded by countless jazz artists through the years. Arranged here in a medium tempo swing style, Rick's chart will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Most famously recorded by Dinah Washington and featured recently in TV commercials, here is a unique feature for vocalist (or tenor sax) that is sure to be a hit at any concert. Guaranteed fun!

From the acclaimed guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra, Freddie Greene, here is his medium swing classic Down for Double in an excellent arrangement for young players. With the saxes taking the le...

Set in a medium swing style, this arrangement for small group opens with a duet of trumpet and baritone sax. The rest of the ensemble provides the accompaniment, then a tutti shout chorus follows the...

Set in a medium swing style, this arrangement for small group opens with a duet of trumpet and baritone sax. The rest of the ensemble provides the accompaniment, then a tutti shout chorus follows the...

Originally recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since become a model for playing funk, recorded by both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is played by trombones, tenors and bar...

What a tasty-sounding swing original by Rick Stitzel! This minor blues features a catchy melody, solid ensemble writing, and a perfect solo setting for just about any player. Works great for festivals...