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Discommotion is a medium up-tempo (quarter note=176) blues in B-flat that really shouts for 4 minutes and 55 seconds. Reminiscent of big band jazz from the 1960's, it might be called a sort of 'Off-Ba...

Originally written to feature legendary veteran bassist Earl May, longtime member of Frank Foster's Loud Manority big band rhythm section, this chart is perfect for the big band bassist who rarely tak...

One of Frank Foster's more ambitious charts in the context of the so-called 'Basie Tradition,' Major Butts is really just another medium up-tempo 12 bar blues, but with the added twist of an 'I Got Rh...

Tomorrow's Blues Today is a somewhat different kind of 'blues.' While it employs the normal 12-bar chorus format, it uses minor seventh chords insted of major or dominant chords in the first eight mea...

2nd trombone is featured throughout this arrangement, opening with the melody written out for solo trombone playing funky using the plunger (ala the late Al Grey), then unison trumpets take over doing...

A medium-up-tempo B-flat blues featuring 1st tenor sax throughout (originally written to feature tenor sax star Bill Saxton). The brief ensemble introduction is followed by unison saxes in the opening...

Recorded by Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass on their 1996 Concord Jazz album 'Even Canadians Get the Blues,' this is a burner of a shuffle chart. Featuring a down-home boogie shuffle feel throughout,...

Easy 12 bar blues in the Basie vein. Starts softly and builds to the solo section. The chart concludes with a swinging shout chorus, modulating up a step for 'one more time'. Tenor solo, but hey, it's...

Joe Riposo has hit the mark in providing a medium up tempo blues that is playable by any bands. It sounds hard but plays easy. The brass ranges are very moderate and the rest of the parts playable. Th...

Fun medium-tempo minor blues swinger in the vein of Killer Joe, but with a decidedly tongue-in-cheek melody and a funky, chromatic bari sax, bass bone, and bass melodic feature before the recap. Inclu...

A fun half-time blues with plenty of solo space to go around. The chart begins with an unaccompanied bass solo leading into a repeated groove-based line in the bass and piano that kicks off the full b...

A straight ahead medium blues. Features Tenor and Trumpet solos as well as a bop style reed soli. There is a 3-6-2-5 extension after the exciting out chorus. 5 reeds, 4 trombones, 4 tpts, 4 rhythm. Me...

A fun, very easy-to-play Bb blues that is a great introductory swing tune for young students. The solo section is open for any instruments, and the piano and bass parts are fully notated along with ch...

Medium Swing Blues. The tune begins with an open C Blues section for piano or guitar a la the Basie Band. The melody has been harmonized with a number of substitutions rather than the standard blues h...

Bright boogaloo straight 1/8th. (Lusaka is the capital city of Zambia) This is feature for Alto and Baritone sax. The solo sections are centered around G7sus (concert) and Bb7. It can get as funky as...

A fast minor blues (Buddy Rich style) in E minor. Lead trumpet one written double high G. Soloists: Alto 1, Tenor 1, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1 & 2 trade fours. 5/4/4/G/B/B/D. No doubles.

A bluesy shuffle tune. Lead trumpet to one written high F. Solos for trombone 3 and tenor 1. 5/4/4/G/P/B/D. No doubles.

This bluesy groovin shuffle is a great workout for the entire band and features classic big band interplay between the brass and saxes. The 16-bar form serves as a great vehicle for the beginner/inter...

This piece is a swinging blues in 3 from the John Paulson Big Band Project CD/DVD. There are solo opportunities for any sax or rhythm at the start followed by chances for trumpet and/or trombone to sh...

Smart Alec is a simple 12 bar blues in F. The melody is catchy and fun to play. Here is a chance to give everyone in the band a chance to improvise. 5 saxes, 4 trpt, 4 bones, guitar, piano, bass, drum...

This fun packed little shuffle should be great fun for younger players. With fully scored rhythm section parts and extensive part doubling to cover any weak areas this enjoyable chart should require m...

Medium to medium up tempo be-bop blues in F. Can be played with standard instrumentation (lead alto to high F#) or with dbls. Bass Cl substitute provided for 4th Bone. Solos for Bari, Trpt, and Sopran...

Here's a proven arrangement for Jazz Band of what just might be America's most beloved song. Written to feature your soloist, it works for either a singer or alto player or tenor sax player who can im...

A slow 12/8 feel down-to-earth 'B.B. King' style blues. Great solo vehicle for a blues guitarist. A strong ensemble shout chorus that will bring down the house. It is very playable. Solos - guitar, te...

A swingin' rock shuffle written to celebrate the career and retirement of long time great Orange County band director, Wayne Nelson. The melody is for trumpet, alto and tenor. Later there is a medium...