Big Band mit Solo: Tenorsaxophon

Holman wrote this to feature (of course) Zoot Sims on tenor saxophone. This is a feature throughout the chart and is a typical 'swinger' in the Holman style of the early 1950's. The only recording is...

Recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time, this tenor sax feature requires the backgorund volume to stay comfortable under the soloist. Save the volume for measure 28, and also the big build up...

Exactly as recorded on the View From the Side CD, this wonderful chart was written for Pete Christlieb to be featured on tenor saxophone. It is a tenor feature throughout. Lots of blowing space for yo...

Oliver had a great feel for the 'funky' jazz style which was so popular. This chart features tenor sax throughout, and was recorded on the 'Fantabulous' album. It is a very easy chart to play, and it...

Beatles songs often work well in surprising settings. Mark Taylor takes this Lennon and McCartney favorite and transforms it into a swingin' jazz waltz! After a short unison riff sets up the style, th...

Big Band (6/4/4/4) Here is the definitive arrangement of Skyliner from the original published parts. This is not a transcription. This arrangement, written by Billy Moore, Jr. and recorded in 1944 by...

Dedicated to Ned Corman, director of The Commission Project, this tenor saxophone feature pulls from the tradition of great blues tenor players like Stanley Turrentine and Gene Ammons. Listening to re...

Duet Feature for Trumpet and Tenor Sax Here's a bright and appealing jazz waltz that features a duet of flugel and tenor sax along with an easy flowing feel and style. Punctuated with sophisticated an...

The new CD Brilliant Corners, as recorded by Bill Holman's Band, is taking the jazz world by storm! Here is one of the ballads on the recording, which contains all Thelonious Monk compositions as arra...

One of the most beautiful ballads of this or any other year. A totally captivating feature for either tenor sax or trombone!

An exceptionally beautiful ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor sax. Rhythmic and technical demands are minimal, allowing rehearsal time to focus on musicality and interpretation. Frequent tradin...

This chart is the exact, original one that Oliver Nelson wrote for his terrific recording More Blues and the Abstract Truth. This was taken directly from his score. A wild, wonderful, multi-metered li...

This wonderful classic ballad recorded by Stevie Wonder is set here as a feature for tenor sax. Beautifully accompanied by piano only in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows (with flugels and...

A hit by vocal star Josh Groban, sung as a tribute to the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts, this uplifting melody is arranged by Mike Smukal for the young jazz ensemble. Featuring a tenor sax solo wi...

One of Carlos Santana's more memorable compositions is this instrumental hit from 1976. Along with Santana's own recording, the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also became a hit that same year. T...

One of Carlos Santana's more memorable compositions is this instrumental hit from 1976. Along with Santana's own recording, the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also became a hit that same year. T...

All-time great ballad from Jerome Kern! Mark has taken this standard and crafted a beautiful feature for Tenor Sax. Very effective for soloist and ensemble alike.

All-time great ballad from Jerome Kern! Mark has taken this standard and crafted a beautiful feature for Tenor Sax. Very effective for soloist and ensemble alike.

Here's a classic Ellington ballad cast for small band and featuring tenor sax. Wonderful reharmonizations and skilled scoring.

Here is a wonderfully sensitive jazz ballad that features a tenor sax soloist throughout. Mark uses woodwind doubles (optional) and lush harmonies with muted brass textures in creating this stunningly...

Here is a wonderfully sensitive jazz ballad that features a tenor sax soloist throughout. Mark uses woodwind doubles (optional) and lush harmonies with muted brass textures in creating this stunningly...

If I Could Fly Away is a lush ballad for solo tenor saxophone. Composer/arranger Mike Smukal weaves and contrasts minor and major harmonies and has created a superb chart for the younger player with l...

If I Could Fly Away is a lush ballad for solo tenor saxophone. Composer/arranger Mike Smukal weaves and contrasts minor and major harmonies and has created a superb chart for the younger player with l...

Arranged for the USAF Airmen of Note. It's a tenor sax solo feature with a ballad intro moving into a straight-eighth groove at around 160 BPM. There are some great solis with some tight harmony, lush...

Arranged for the USAF Airmen of Note. It's a tenor sax solo feature with a ballad intro moving into a straight-eighth groove at around 160 BPM. There are some great solis with some tight harmony, lush...