Hal Leonard Big Band-Noten

Mike Tomaro's arrangement transforms this Wayne Shorter classic from its combo origins into a swinging vehicle for big band. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are retained in this t...

Recorded during the pinnacle of Miles Davis' career, Seven Steps to Heaven has become a jazz standard and one of Miles' best-known tunes. Keeping the uptempo swing style of the original, this chart so...

Famously recorded by Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, here's a medium swinger from the early days of jazz that makes a perfect showcase for a charismatic vocal soloist (optional duet for female a...

Made popular by Ray Charles, but recorded by countless artists through the years, Hoagy Carmichael's beloved classic is instantly recognizable. This arrangement features a slow and bluesy swing style...

Dedicated to Henry Mancini, this clever original in a characteristic medium swing style features a number of Hankisms embedded throughout. Flutes are optional but can really add a nice touch if you ha...

This traditional swing tune from the '40s works great in this easy setting for beginning bands. The moderate swing tempo and easy rhythms provide a perfect model for teaching this style to inexperienc...

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and mod...

Made popular recently thanks to a recording by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, this wonderful jazz standard from the '30s has also been featured on the TV show Glee. This up-tempo swing chart can be used...

This standard from the Big Band Era belongs in every band's library!

Grade 3-4 (Holmes) F

Sammy has done a masterful job with this all-time great song. If you have a trombone soloist who doesn't get featured enough along with a good trombone section, check out this bluesy arrangement.

This classic blues was a standard of the Count Basie Orchestra for many years, and Sammy Nestico's very playable version for young groups really cooks!

This original from Michael Sweeney features a contemporary sounding swing shuffle groove, flowing melodic lines and an interesting harmonic structure. The solos can be played by any combination of alt...

Here is a marvelous big band setting of this bebop classic from Miles Davis. Arranged in a medium up-tempo swing feel, this chart is loaded with great ensemble writing with the melody being traded amo...

The landmark album by Miles Davis Birth of the Cool brought us a unique instrumentation (the nonet) along with distinctive jazz sounds. Without straying from the intent of the music and working direct...

Here is THE hot version of this swing standard arranged by Jeff Tyzik as recorded by Doc Severinson and the Tonight Show Band. With a dressed up feel and solos for alto, tenor and trumpet, this timele...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...

Grades 3-4. (Holmes)

Although everyone plays it, Jingle Bells was never as hip as in this jumpin' and jivin' swing version from Rick Stitzel. Not just your run-of-the-mill token holiday offering, you won't find anyone in...

Includes: Take the 'A' Train, A Time for Love, The Twist, I Loves Porgy, Get Back, Meditation.

Includes: Mood Indigo, Footloose, Thanks For The Memory, A Whole New World, I Will Follow Him, Tears In Heaven.

Sechs Big Band-Arrangements in einem Band zum Wahnsinnspreis! 6 Titel aus der beliebten Easy Pak-Reihe von Hal Leonard, leicht arrangiert von Jerry Nowak und Bob Lowden.