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This relaxed swinger for advancing groups is in the style of many Count Basie/Sammy Nestico charts. Written in memory of legendary Hall High School jazz band director Bill Stanley (West Hartford CT)....

Sure to delight audiences with an abundance of interesting original material and surprise interludes, the superior orchestration techniques in this chart will make bands of all ability levels sound im...

This solidly scored chart was originally recorded at the world famous Lighthouse Cafe by the Lennie Niehaus Octet on a compact disc entitled Sunday Afternoon At Hermosa Beach. This big band version fo...

This clever original combines solid swing figures with a few unexpected twists - just when it sounds like it's going to be in a minor key it suddenly switches to major. Advancing groups will really en...

Composed especially for Vaughn Weister's Famous Jazz Orchestra in Columbus (OH), this moderate swing chart is playable by advancing groups all the way to professionals. Featuring a driving groove and...

Here's an effective bright swing piece scored in the popular Count Basie style that is designed to make advancing groups sound their very best. As in many Basie-style works, dynamics and articulations...

Equally appropriate as an opener, closer, or anything in between, the solid swing groove will energize your band and its audiences. The melody shifts between swing 8th and triplet rhythms and brass ra...

This cleverly conceived swing chart for advancing groups is an intriguing opener written in the style of Thelonius Monk. Solo space is provided for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and bass. The compo...

This burning swing/shuffle chart maintains the blues tradition while mixing in some contemporary harmonies, with nice shout sections for the entire ensemble. Written or ad lib solo space is included f...

Here's a great, moderately-fast-swing chart for advancing groups featuring the II-V progression that's common in many popular standards. The angular melody featuring wide skips and scale-like interval...

This swing original for advancing groups is equally appropriate as an opener, closer, or anything in between. Included are brief idiomatic saxophone soli passages, a stop-time section featuring the ho...

Dedicated to the late Larry Swist, this shuffle chart features solo changes in all the saxophone parts, a stop-time section featuring the trombones, as well as the other two wind sections. An exciting...

Composed for the 2012 Jazz Cruise to feature New York bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, this swing chart for proficient groups showcases a valuable, yet often overlooked member of the big band. The me...

This contemporary fast swing chart utilizes dense clusters, challenging chord changes, and unpredictable form lengths. Solos are included for tenor, trombone and drums. 4th Trumpet doubles on flugelho...

Composed for Curtis Gaesser's 2000 Folsom Jazz Festival, this work embodies the cleverness of Mike Dana's big band writing. Set in a medium swing feel, this straight ahead opener is perfect for festiv...

There are two things you can always count on from Tom Kubis - a great chart and a great title! He writes skillfully, seriously, and often with a sense of humor. In this original he tips his hat to one...

Commissioned by the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band, this swinging riff-oriented blues employs sophisticated reharmonizations and modern horn voicings. Given the popularity of Pete McGuinness' r...

Acclaimed jazz writer Tom Kubis has crafted this solidly scored original dedicated to Merle Kreibich, wife of Los Angeles drummer Paul Kreibich. Merle produces numerous jazz events to ensure that jazz...

Standard jazz ensemble, SATTB saxes. We welcome Tom Kubis to the Kendor family of writers with this swing chart that definitely lives up to its name. Solos are offered for soprano sax, trumpet and tro...

Commissioned for the Cardinal Vaughn Memorial School Jazz Band in London, England, this swing shuffle original for proficient bands will energize players and audiences. Equally appropriate as an opene...

Ranges: A5 trumpet, Bb4 trombone Solos: AD LIB: TENOR, FLUGELHORN Rhythm Section: PARTIALLY Instrumentation: STANDARD, PLUS TRUMPETS ON FLUGELHORNS.

If you really want to grab your audience's attention, program this medium slow swing original. Proficient groups will find the feel of this chart resembles the John Coltrane classic, Equinox. Well orc...

The Johnston (IA) High School Jazz Band commissioned this great swing chart for proficient groups in memory of legendary music educator Jack Oatts. Written to depict the character of Art Blakey's Jazz...

Commissioned by the New York University Jazz Ensemble, this medium uptempo foray with abstract overtones features solos by tenor saxophone and piano. The opening unison brass soli, joined by saxophone...

This medium swing original is the title track from a recent recording of the H2 Big Band entitled You're It! (Jazzed Media 1053). The band features the writing of Dave Hanson and is co-led by acclaime...