Hal Leonard Big Band-Noten

Written by jazz legend Thelonious Monk, In Walked Bud features a memorable melody and rollicking swing style sprinkled with unique Monk-isms that his music is known for. This terrific version for jazz...

Composed in a relaxed swing style, this catchy tune is built up in layers starting with the trombones. Saxes are added followed by the trumpets, and finally the full ensemble gets in on the fun. There...

The hippest new swing tune of the year from the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. This exciting chart for young players features the signature horn riffs and drum breaks.

Written for Frank Sinatra (and the title track of his 1958 album), this tune epitomizes the cool sounds of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version for beginning bands, written with modest range...

One of the true gems from the Ellington catalog of great songs, here is a marvelous setting for vocal soloist with jazz ensemble. The style is slow swing, and the mood is sensuous and lush.

Here is a very playable arrangement of this quintessential cool jazz swing tune that will work great with young players. Carefully scored to sound full with incomplete instrumentation this arrangement...

Grade 4. (Jennings).

From his album Night Flight, Sammy Nestico has put a new light on this great standard, transforming it into an ensemble showcase that just doesn't let up. There are solos for alto and trumpet, and som...

Frank Mantooth has transformed this John Coltrane classic into and outstanding up-tempo chart for big band. Features Tenor Sax and Flugelhorn with solo space for each.

This easygoing swing tune is a perfect feature number for your Christmas or holiday concert. With smooth ensemble writing and lush harmonies, this is sure to be an audience favorite and fun to play as...

The unique genius and originality of Charles Mingus is nowhere more apparent than in this symphonic masterpiece adapted for big band by Sy Johnson. Involving no improvisation but rather a series of th...

This thrifty value pak includes six great charts at the easy level: Harlem Nocturne, Turn the Beat Around, Moon River and Twist and Shout.

This pack includes: Chica De Espana - Georgia on My Mind - Longer - My Life - Pedido - That Old Black Magic. Includes access to online recordings of full performance tracks.

Includes: Opus One; I Sing The Body Electric; Send In The Clowns; Stray Cat Strut; Gloria; And I Love Her.

Includes: Flashdance...What A Feeling; Come In From The Rain; Stompin' At The Savoy; Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue; Sunrise, Sunset; Day By Day.

Grades 1-2. (Edmondson)

You asked for it! Paul Jennings has drawn on his broad experience in jazz education to develop this unique set of warm-ups and exercises based on the blues form and designed especially for developing...

Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3-4 This well-known Latin classic has been recorded by many jazz artists and lends itself to an easy relaxed feel. Written in a very comfortable range for vocalis...

Exploring a wealth of overlapping instrumental colors, this very delicate and superbly orchestrated setting made it's first appearance recorded by Diana Krall. A study in tension and release, there is...

Here is a unique and somewhat moody ballad featuring trombone lead. The colorful rhythm section scoring and rich harmonic structure make this an appealing change of pace for festivals or concerts.

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...

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...

Essential Jazz Elements ist eine neuartige Jazzmethode, die sich an alle Musiker richtet, die bereits Grundkenntnisse in Musiktheorie und auf ihrem Instrument haben und sich nun auf das Abenteuer Jazz...