Anspruchsvolle Noten von Hal Leonard

Feature a trumpet or trombone soloist on Frank Mantooth's masterful 'brisk' treatment of this standard. With powerful ensemble punches and a driving feel throughout, this one defines the term 'burner....

Written in a medium-tempo, swing style, the saxes take the lead in the beginning answered by screaming brass figures. Soprano sax and a solo trombone engage in an ongoing bluesy dialogue interspersed...

A study in contrasts, this dynamic chart features a blazingly fast swing tempo that alternates with sections in a very slow ballad style. The flexible solo section allows you customize this chart to f...

Written for Jon Faddis and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Michael Mossman gives this longtime favorite an outstanding treatment in a moderately slow swing style. Using imaginative rhythmic and harmonic...

Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sulty swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite. A...

Arranged in a medium up-tempo swing style and featuring an alto sax soloist at the top, here is a fabulous setting of this jazz standard for mature bands. Also featured is an extended sax soli with fl...

This sparkling uptempo swinger from the pen of Mark Taylor is impressive right from the opening full ensemble statement, and it doesn't let up from there. Small ensemble playing is beautifully contras...

Recorded by the Mingus Big Band on the CD Que Viva Mingus!, this stellar Steve Slagle arrangement takes the band through an extended modal format, while always swingin'! With a unique blend of group i...

Featuring a quartet of alto, trumpet, guitar and vibes at the top, Mark's stellar treatment of this George Shearing classic swings hard from beginning to end. The intricate bebop lines are skillfully...

This swingin' Basie-style shuffle starts out with a piano chorus followed by the saxes and finally a roaring brass section. Also featured are solos for tenor and trumpet and a fabulous shout chorus th...

Originally recorded by Peggy Lee in 1960, this upbeat swinger exudes a great message and positive energy. Perfect for a singer to add their own personality and connect with the audience. John Clayton'...

After a brief vacation from writing, and at 94 years of age, Sammy Nestico is back! As a tribute to Charlie Barnet's signature tune, here is a stunning flag-waver from the master himself. Sammy joined...

Featuring a great medium tempo swing groove, this original by Mark Taylor opens with a solo for piano followed by saxes on the head. The brass get in the act quickly with tutti passages and finally a...

From the CD Groove Shop recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, here is John Clayton's stylish take on this masterful Billy Strayhorn composition. The rhythm section sets up the feel followed...

This monster chart from John Clayton was written specifically for his clinic presentation at the IAJE convention where it was rehearsed and premiered in January 2005. After the rhythm section sets the...

Feature the vibes (or piano) with this creatively arranged standard that was written specifically for vibes legend Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). The melody is bookended by plaintive statements...

Feature the vibes (or piano) with this creatively arranged standard that was written specifically for vibes legend Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). The melody is bookended by plaintive statements...

Hier ist Sammy Nesticos klassisches Arrangement dieses Frank Foster Jazz-Standards, wie er vom Count Basie Orchestra aufgenommen wurde! Mit dem charakteristischen Pianostil, gedämpften Bläsern im erst...

Feature the vibes (or piano) with this creatively arranged standard that was written specifically for vibes legend Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). The melody is bookended by plaintive statements...

Written in an extended fanfare form, Richard incorporates layers of rhythmic patterns along with layers of tonalities into a work that is both strident and powerful. The final sequence blossoms into a...

Written in an extended fanfare form, Richard incorporates layers of rhythmic patterns along with layers of tonalities into a work that is both strident and powerful. The final sequence blossoms into a...

Scott Joplin's rags are twice the fun when played with a partner! Features full-sounding, intermediate-level arrangements for one piano, four hands of: Heliotrope Bouquet - Magnetic March - Peacherine...

An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards ofadvanced...

Exploring a wealth of overlapping instrumental colors, this very delicate and superbly orchestrated setting made it's first appearance recorded by Diana Krall. A study in tension and release, there is...

The title track from Chico's new CD 'Pure Emotion' (Milestone MCD-9239-2). This lushly scored ballad features Alto Sax in a fully written out solo.