Leichte Noten für Big Band

This chart, originally done by Buddy Rich, has been scored for grade 2 while maintaining the essence of the original and more. The tempo is around 154 BPM, and the chart contains written solos for ten...

This chart, originally done by Buddy Rich, has been scored for grade 2 while maintaining the essence of the original and more. The tempo is around 154 BPM, and the chart contains written solos for ten...

A jazz standard scored to swing at around 185 BPM, this clever chart delivers from beginning to end. Interludes, great development, and a variety of nuances sustain interest throughout the arrangement...

A holiday fav, arranged as Latin bossa with a swing intro. Played around 134 BPM, no solo just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. Lead trumpet range is up to written G on top of the s...

Get your young jazz group really swinging this year with the great Count Basie standard JUMPIN' AT THE WOODSIDE. Paul Cook has masterfully arranged this terrific swing tune for young and less experien...

This dynamite new arrangement of the tune made famous by Duke Ellington finally makes this jazz standard available for younger jazz groups. Since this chart contains all ensemble writing and no solos,...

This classic '20s song was featured in many movies, most notably performed by Peggy Lee in Pete Kelly's Blues. Kris Berg gives us an extraordinary arrangement that is right on the money and perfect fo...

Here's a swinger with a New Orleans twist. GET HAPPY will help your band and audience do just that with arranger Ralph Ford's super chart. A clever use of a street beat contrasting with a swing feel m...

This easy level swing excursion was commissioned by the School District 45 Jazz Band in Villa Park (IL). It serves equally well as a concert opener or closer, and will teach and/or reinforce basic swi...

Here is the perfect vehicle for students to learn the essentials of swing rhythms and phrasing. The blues harmonies create a foundation that players will feel comfortable with in both ensemble section...

Many of Count Basie's greatest charts started with him playing the melody with his rhythm section and this accessible chart provides your pianist with that experience. This great blues chart also incl...

This tribute to Thelonious Monk captures the spirit and sounds of his iconic jazz music. Blues-based changes, sax and brass solis, and an open solo section (written solos provided) are highlights. Dur...

This chart employs a tuneful melody and is playable by 10-17 players; optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. Whether your ensemble has some experience or is in the...

An ideal Basie-style opener for your next concert or festival performance, this features the 1st Alto and 1st Trombone players. All the elements are present for a swinging performance - a classic 2 fe...

This piece is an effective blues original designed especially for developing groups. Whether your ensemble has some experience, or is in the developmental stages, this chart is suitable for all perfor...

This engaging moderate swing original for developing groups is full of great teaching material. Based on chromatic scale patterns and contrapuntal writing, it will build sectional independence through...

Standard jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) plus opt.flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes. Originally scored in the late 1970's for the San Francisco Symphony Summer Workshop Jazz...

The exciting and fun introduction moves to a big band swing and has a roaring finish that will have your developing group sounding like pros! The open solo section (written or ad lib) can be played by...

This solid original for developing groups contains all the great features we've come to expect from this talented writer. A series of musical motives are layered to create an interesting effect. Optio...

A pleasing melody with dense ensemble scoring, well-articulated swing figures, and a written or ad lib solo section for all make this fresh original a definite program winner for developing groups. A...

Featuring an appealing modal feel throughout and plenty of sectional and ensemble block voicings, this fast swing original assigns the written or ad lib solo to tenor sax. Great care has been taken to...

This holiday favorite is arranged in a light, uptempo, Count Basie style, and the classic swing band sound of unison saxes carry much of the melodic material. The piano gets to play the written solo m...

This hard-swinging, Basie style arrangement of the holiday favorite features a hip horns alone section, a fun saxophone/trombone soli and a richly scored, roaring shout chorus. The written or ad lib s...

Are you looking for a solid, sophisticated chart that is accessible to aspiring jazz musicians? Well, your search is over. Film writer Lennie Niehaus knows how to make developing players sound their b...

If you need a solid, accessible moderate swing chart for your developing jazz band, look no further. This one has lots of variety and developmental material that will strengthen the skill set of all p...