Big Band Original-Arrangements

What a great , fun-filled piece this is! Les has created a mythical character (in this case, the lead trombone player) who runs through a number of 'musician jokes' while referring to his 'brother.' A...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) 'Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter,' this is a medium Shuffle which features solos for piano, tenor saxophone and trombo...

Exactly as recorded on the JVC Bill Holman Band CD, Stevie Wonder's great tune never sounded so good! Set in a medium-shuffle feel, this chart features tenor saxophone (a la Bob Cooper on the CD) and...

Recorded on the A View From the Side CD by the Bill Holman Band, this chart is a slow blues, with Willis taking a VERY different approach. There are doubles in all the saxophone parts, group improvisa...

This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD 'I Told You So.' This is yet another terrific Holman chart written for that band! A medium-tempo shuffle that just swings and swings! The...

This chart was originally included in the Full Nelson album and then the Jazz Masters 48: Oliver Nelson CD. It is a simple, swinging blues chart, full of all of the ingenious writing we have come to e...

As recorded on the wonderful LP Black, Brown and Beautiful, featuring Johnny Hodges, this nifty blues chart has very reasonable brass ranges, no doubles, and Oliver's sort-of gospel feel to it. It is...

Here is a re-creation and transcription of three classic hits made famous by the late, great clarinetist Artie Shaw. Arranger Jeff Hest has gone the extra mile to provide an accurate transcription of...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Merry Christmas', this chart has optional saxophone parts which nicely cover the french horn parts (originally written for only brass and rhythm section)....

Alpine Funky des Komponisten Jirka Kadlec verbindet auf originelle Weise alpine Tradition mit modernen Funk-Rhythmen. Mit Energie und Eleganz hebt dieses Werk den warmen und ausdrucksstarken Charakter...

Alpine Funky des Komponisten Jirka Kadlec verbindet auf originelle Weise alpine Tradition mit modernen Funk-Rhythmen. Mit Energie und Eleganz hebt dieses Werk den warmen und ausdrucksstarken Charakter...

Alpine Funky des Komponisten Jirka Kadlec verbindet auf originelle Weise alpine Tradition mit modernen Funk-Rhythmen. Mit Energie und Eleganz hebt dieses Werk den warmen und ausdrucksstarken Charakter...

Alpine Funky des Komponisten Jirka Kadlec verbindet auf originelle Weise alpine Tradition mit modernen Funk-Rhythmen. Mit Energie und Eleganz hebt dieses Werk den warmen und ausdrucksstarken Charakter...

This funky cha-cha with rock flavor features a simple melody, easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts, clear rhythm section notation, and onl...

This funk chart was originally recorded by the Yellowjackets for their Time Squared CD. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, this big band version requires a triplet-based swing feel similar to hi...

Recorded on the 'The New Sound of Maynard Ferguson and his Orchestra 1964,' this is an edited version of the chart (instrumentation 5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums...

From the Jazz Compass recording Fantazm by the John La Barbera Big Band (JC1011)

Composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin, this buoyant samba is sweet. Soprano sax lead and solo space available for soprano, alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written high F-...

This classic Herbie Hancock composition has become one of the most well-known songs in jazz history. Gordon Goodwin wanted to do something a little different in his arrangement without violating the s...

Recorded on the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time, this medium tempo ballad has an irresistible Latin beat. Trumpets double on flugelhorn and solo space is reserved for trumpet/flugelhorn and alto sax. Each se...

features Trombone or Flugelhorn

The LP The First Circle contains some of the most exciting contemporary music ever created. This chart has been acclaimed as one of the best big band arrangements ever done! The piece is rhythmically...

Here is a great blend of swing and Latin, done in the inimitable style of Oliver Nelson. It was recorded on the Flying Dutchman label in 1969. This wonderful chart features alto saxophone. 5-4-4-3.

as recorded by Arturo Sandoval on 'Hot House'