Big Band Original-Arrangements

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 chart, at 176 BPM, contains a classic Goodwin piano introduction - challenging, but extremely rewarding. Solo space for alto 1, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and trombone 1. The chart has an a...

This funky chart, at 176 BPM, contains a classic Goodwin piano introduction - challenging, but extremely rewarding. Solo space for alto 1, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and trombone 1. The chart has an a...

This funky chart, at 176 BPM, contains a classic Goodwin piano introduction - challenging, but extremely rewarding. Solo space for alto 1, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and trombone 1. The chart has an a...

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...

From the Quincy Jones -- Sammy Nestico CD titled Basie & Beyond. Composed and arranged by the legendary Sammy Nestico, this chart begins with a funky drum groove and develops into a nice easy swing fe...

features Scat Vocal or Guitar

Sierra Music is pleased to present yet another wonderful, contemporary composition by Patty Darling. She has provided us with many publications ranging from our 'Easy-to-Play' series to the 'Radiohead...

Recorded on the 'The New Sound of Maynard Ferguson and his Orchestra 1964,' this is the original version of the chart (instrumentation 4 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 2 trombones, Piano, Bass and Drums) as...

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...

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Have A Nice Day album, this classic featuring solo trombone opens and closes with a directed chorale. In between, the pairing of a gospel groove...

Background: When Harry James decided to follow the lead of fellow bandleader Artie Shaw and add a string section, he had to build a book quickly. Besides originals, new pop songs and older songs (one...

Funky! Gordon Goodwin is the hottest writer on the scene today. The Big Phat Band is modern, hip, exciting, fresh, and captivating to listen to - and here is the real thing as performed/recorded by th...

The title refers to the somewhat 'mystical' style of the opening of this wonderful and fun-filled chart. After the opening, and a couple of screams of terror from the band, the piece settles into a re...

The music of Brazilian composer/pianist Eliane Elias is featured on the acclaimed CD Impulsive! by the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra. Legendary arranger Bob Brookmeyer has crafted a magnificent multi-st...

Recorded by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on their CD Absolutely! this light Latin setting opens with a unique intro featuring guitar and arco bass. What follows is a lush ensemble statement wit...

Adapted from the version on Sammy Nestico's acclaimed 2005 recording Portrait of Sammy

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...

Ein tolles Trompeten-Feature im Latin-Stil. Besetzung: 5-4-4-4 + Solo-Trumpet + Full Score, as recorded by the 'Dusko Goykovich Orchestra'.