Big Band Original-Arrangements

This beautiful tenor sax feature was originally written for the Jaco Pastorius Word Of Mouth Band, then recorded in 1986 by the Mintzer Big Band on Camouflage (DMP). Playable by proficient groups, it...

Another Gordon Goodwin work of art. Commissioned by New Trier High School, Jim Warrick, director, this is sort of a bluesy-swing chart with a huge shout chorus. Optional vibe/xylophone/percussion part...

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...

At last, a showcase for the trumpet section from Gordon Goodwin! The groove is straight eighths with a funky feel. Solo space is provided for trumpets 1, 2, 3, 4, but can be tailored as desired. Lead...

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 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...

Arranger/composer Bob Mintzer adds brand new life to this dynamic jazz swing tune, as recorded on his recent Grammy winning CD Homage to Count Basie. The bossa nova treatment serves as a perfect blend...

A cha cha you won't forget! Trumpet is featured in this fabulous chart by today's hottest contemporary writer, Gordon Goodwin. The trumpet soloist has plenty of space to solo - both improvised and wri...

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...

This is a tour-de-force arrangement of Gershwin's masterpiece. If you can cut it, then play it because it will truly warrant a standing ovation. The sax doubles call for piccolo (alto 1), clarinet/flu...

As recorded by the Big Phat Band on the CD That's How We Roll, this swing chart features the trombone section. It's not crazy hard to play, but will require some endurance from the 'bones. Solo change...

Dies ist eine Neuauflage des berühmten Titels, den Count Basie und andere gespielt haben. Dieses Stück sollte in jeder Schulbibliothek für Jazz-Ensembles zu finden sein und mindestens einmal pro Woche...

This is the definitive swing chart composed and arranged by the legendary Sammy Nestico. Straight from the Quincy Jones/Sammy Nestico Orchestra CD, this chart starts off swinging and then swings even...

Revenge is very sweet! Gordon Goodwin is the hot writer of today's big band charts and this arrangement proves it. Count Bubba's Revenge features a shuffle swing that builds and builds. On top of that...

This swinger is like a high-wire act requiring speed, agility and the horsepower. Brilliant composer/arranger Gordon Goodwin penned this rapid tempo chart for his Big Phat Band and is recorded on his...

Recorded on the first Count Basie album in 1968, Basie Straight Ahead, this version has been given a whole new treatment and features alto sax, trombone and an optional baritone sax solo. The beautifu...

Includes solo clarinet part, but no baritone saxophone.

It's funky with all the Big Phat Band attributes, and it's fairly tough to play, but hey, it's Gordon and you know it will be a hot chart...if you have the horses. The opening lick for piano is really...

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...

Slow and bluesy! The title chart as recorded on Gordon Goodwin's newest CD, The Phat Pack. Things to enjoy: it's kind of greasy, it's full of twists and turns, calls for brass plunger mutes and option...

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to bring you the Buddy Rich jazz classic CHANNEL ONE SUITE. This piece was one of Buddy's signature tunes, and it is now in print for the first time ever. Tom Davis...

Recorded on the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time and adapted from the tune Blue Daniel, this chart romps along in 'four' instead of 'three' and sounds harder than it is. It features a sax chorus and solos by...

Recorded by Count Basie as a feature for two trombones, this updated, advanced-level version for the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time now features four trombones out front and a strong ensemble chorus. Sammy...

You've Got A Friend In Me' ist ein sehr beliebter Swing-Titel von Randy Newman aus dem Diney/Pixar-Animationsfilm 'Toy Story', gesungen von Michael Bublé auf dem Album 'To Be Loved'. Das Original-Arra...