Mittelschwere Noten für Big Band und Jazz-Orchester

This is a lovely, bossa-type ballad which is captured by soft sounds from the whole band, especially flugelhorns. There is ample space for a trombone solo, and there are optional flute parts. Les does...

Pat Metheny writes superb ballads. This one is the final track of the Secret Story CD, and it is absolutely beautiful! Curnow continues to capture the essence of Metheny's orchestral sense, and, altho...

This chart is recorded by Oliver Nelson on the recording titled Black, Brown and Beautiful. (RCA Bluebird CD) Johnny Hodges was the guest soloist on this absolutely gorgeous alto saxophone feature. A...

Arranged by Holman for Carl Fontana with the Stan Kenton Orchestra in the mid 50's. This chart is wonderful in its simplicity and melodic content. A striking melody and an exquisite arrangement. Solo...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra and Jean Turner

Stan had a very definite style of arranging which, of course, was the basis of most of the music for his early bands. This chart is very simple but extremely effective. It begins with quiet trombones...

An absolutely gorgeous Bobby Troup ballad which features trumpet and tenor sax. Beautiful use of the warm sax and trombone sounds so typical of Kenton. As recorded on the Standards in Silhouette CD. 5...

Stellen Sie Ihren Posaunensolisten in diesem ausdrucksstarken Arrangement dieser hervorragenden Melodie vor. Dieses Stück wird sowohl für die Spieler als auch für die Zuhörer ein großer Gewinn sein.

Originally written for the 1959 John Cassavetes film 'Shadows, ' Nostalgia in Times Square is a medium tempo blues but with a unique harmonic structure. Beautifully scored for younger ensembles by Sy...

Originally written for the 1959 John Cassavetes film 'Shadows, ' Nostalgia in Times Square is a medium tempo blues but with a unique harmonic structure. Beautifully scored for younger ensembles by Sy...

Für viele Programmsituationen eignet sich dieser treibende Shuffle. Neben solidem Jazz Ensemble Satz steht auch Raum für einen Solisten ihrer Wahl zur Verfügung. Alle Register haben die Möglichkeit zu...

This catchy riff-based tune uses blues changes, and you can make it as easy or as difficult as you like, depending on the tempo you choose! Solos (or soli) are for sax as well as piano and drums. A wo...

Here is a swingin' blues from Oscar Pettiford that has been a favorite with jazzers for years. Along with superbly scored ensemble sections, Mark Taylor's chart also features solos for tenor and tromb...

Here is a swingin' blues from Oscar Pettiford that has been a favorite with jazzers for years. Along with superbly scored ensemble sections, Mark Taylor's chart also features solos for tenor and tromb...

Written as a feature for alto sax, this bluesy standard comes with a comfortably slow and sensuous swing style and plenty of solid playing for the full ensemble as well. Great change-of-pace programmi...

Spreading the 'gospel of jazz' according to well-respected composer/arranger Sy Johnson, this medium slow shuffle chart features a distinctive personality and style. With lots of tutti ensemble procla...

Recorded by Michael McDonald, this bluesy tune features a moderate shuffle groove and a distinctive contemporary sound. Scored with plenty of variety, this appealing chart also includes solo space for...

Featuring a freewheeling New Orleans style street beat alternating with straight-ahead swing, here is this Monk favorite in a unique and creative setting. Trumpet and tenor share the melody, and solo...

When the trombone section gets a chance to speak, it's usually with a touch of attitude and style. This sassy shuffle tune in a moderately slow tempo gives them a great opportunity to take the spotlig...

Originally written for the 1959 John Cassavetes film 'Shadows, ' Nostalgia in Times Square is a medium tempo blues but with a unique harmonic structure. Beautifully scored for younger ensembles by Sy...

Primarily scored for the entire ensemble with brief choruses for the saxes, this original shuffle really lives up to it's name and has a great feel. An open solo section gives you added flexibility an...

Primarily scored for the entire ensemble with brief choruses for the saxes, this original shuffle really lives up to it's name and has a great feel. An open solo section gives you added flexibility an...

Here is a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by Charlie Parker. The chart starts out in a funk style and then alternates with swing sections. Soloists have a chance to improvise in both styles.