Big Band Original-Arrangements

As recorded by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on the album The Jazz Orchestra, this bright swing journey for experienced ensembles begins with a unique trio feature -- bari sax, flugelh...

Another great Sonny Rollins jazz standard set for big band by the master in 1989. Lots of solo spaces and terrific hard-swinging ensemble sections. Your band and audiences will love this chart and Hol...

This, of course, is Oliver Nelson's best known jazz standard. Here is his OWN fantastic arrangement for big band as recorded on a 1969 LP titled A Dream Deferred (on the Flying Dutchman label). Alto s...

This is a wonderful feature for tenor saxophone (as recorded by Bill Perkins). Bill (Perk) says that people ask him about this recording more than any other he has done (and that's a LOT!). Holman use...

Bigband + Gesang, mit optionalen Stimmen für 2 Flöten, 2 Klarinetten, Violine 1, Violine 2, Viola und Cello Big band vocal with optional full strings plus two flutes and two Bb clarinets, as featured...

The Jerome Kern classic duet, as recorded by Jane Monheit / Michael Bublé on the album 'Taking A Chance On Love' A superb concept number the great american song book, with a full band instrumental hal...

The fine relaxed swing number which was recorded by Michael Bublé, complete with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The tenor sax solo is written out. The recorded keys were D, modulating up to F#. However we h...

Here is a terrific medium-tempo shuffle chart that the Buddy Rich Band played all the time. It was recorded on the Swingin' New Big Band album (CD available from Sierra Music), and has wide open blowi...

Ranges: E6 trumpet, G4 trombone. Solos: tenor, trumpet, piano, drums. Rhythm section parts partially notated with chords cued. Standard instrumentation.

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...

Gordon Goodwin's chart has a funky, sassy and contemporary groove, just like the title suggests. Solo space for alto, tenor and bari sax, lead trumpet range has a few high G's. You'll dig this chart!...

Gordon Goodwin's CD Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences contains a wealth of terrific charts in a wide variety of styles by this talented writer. This sizzling Latin masterpiece written in a songo...

Rum and Coca Cola ist ein Dauerhit der Andrews Sisters, gesungen im Calypso-Rhythmus, mit Ausnahme der letzten 5 Takte, die ins Swing-Tempo übergehen. Wunderschön transkribiert von Alan Glasscock, sin...

From the album 'Rock Swings' a laid back medium groove classic Basie style chart which steadily builds to a powerful final chorus. Key: G Vocal range: G - Bb Trumpet range: Eb Trombone range: G

True, by Gary Kemp, was the title track on Spandau Ballet's 1980's album of the same name and was a worldwide hit. To just say that this arrangement is 'Basie Style' does not do it justice. It is quit...

The duet featured on the DVD 'Live At The Albert '. Key as recorded.

This is a truly authentic transcription of Artie Shaw's classic version of BEGIN THE BEGUINE. Jeff Hest has meticulously notated every detail of this famous chart. Since it was such an important song...

You want Count Basie? Nothing says Basie more than the original 'One O'Clock Jump' arrangement recreated here by Jeff Hest. Meticulously notated with Basie's simple but timeless piano solo plus transc...

Neal Hefti original arrangment. There is no full score with this arrangment, though a Conductor lead sheet is included. One of the great tracks from the Basie band of the 1950s.

Here is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed composition. The arrangement is subtle and easy to play. There are not a lot of pieces by Pat Metheny that swing in this way. The arrangement suggests f...

Bill Holman's Big Bands have always been exciting and fresh, primarily due to his writing. This chart, on one of our best known standards, doesn't fail. It has limited brass ranges, but roars through...

A medium tempo, very interesting setting for this well-known standard. Lots of unison lines and superb counterpoint make this a masterful chart. You will NOT be disappointed in this one, or any of Hol...

Winner of the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. A superb piece which moves beautifully from a contemporary straight 8th feel to double-time swing and back again. Absolutely the best you...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) 'Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter,' this is a medium slow Swing with more than a tinge of Gospel flavor. The trombone s...