Mittelschwere Noten für Big Band und Jazz-Orchester

James Miley brings to Sierra another hip arrangement of a great contemporary tune. This Soundgarden piece is masterfully scored for the modern big band, making great use of interesting saxophone effec...

Der Klassiker von Earth, Wind & Fire eignet sich hervorragend für Jazz-Ensembles. Dieses starke Arrangement von Victor Lopez wird ein Hit bei Ihren Schülern sein. Es ist funky und wild! (Dauer 3:21)

Here's the huge hit recorded by Average White Band in 1975 in a funky setting for small band.

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed Innervisions album from 1973, this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive...

Sanborn has a lock on contemporary jazz, and this funky chart from his CD 'Hearsay' keeps pace with today's scene! This is a great choice for concert or contest, and features an open solo sections for...

From jazz great Freddie Hubbard, here is one of his most famous tunes in a solidly written chart by Mark Taylor. With a funky rock feel and well-known riffs, your band will enjoy performing this one t...

Recorded in 1978 by jazz-influenced pop group Steely Dan, this familiar hit features distinctive harmonies and a great-sounding groove. Solos for alto and trumpet are included along with the rhythmic...

Featuring a contemporary sounding groove utilizing even 8th notes, this familiar standard is given a unique treatment in the skilled hands of Mike Tomaro. A trio of tenor sax, trombone and guitar take...

From the landmark album Aja recorded by Steely Dan in 1977 here is an outstanding version for big band set in a moderate funk style. The chart opens with a duet for tenor and trombone, followed by the...

Der Hit Ladies Night, der 1979 auf dem gleichnamigen Album von Kool & the Gang veröffentlicht wurde, ist bis heute ein Erfolg. Besungen wird hier die beliebte Aktion von Bars und Clubs, durch die soge...

Here's a fresh version of this Ellington classic done in a Latin style that really sizzles. Solid and creative writing for the entire ensemble.

The trumpet section gets the spotlight for much of this Kenny Dorham standard. Written in a Latin 'boogaloo' style, there are still lots of interesting parts for all sections, plus solos for tenor and...

Bob Curnow continues to add to his prolific arrangements of the music of Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays with one of their more popular tunes, 'Phase Dance.' Set in a genre all their own, this Latin/Fusion st...

Dizzy Gillespie was a genius at combining Latin influences with the jazz idiom. This medium tempo arrangement of one of his best-known compositions really sizzles for jazz ensemble.

Recorded by the group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, this is a great medium-tempo mambo to add a little Latin spice to your program. Roger's excellent chart features distinctive melodies, solos for tenor and/o...

From the rarely remembered 1928 operetta The New Moon, this lovely tune has gone on to become a standard favored by many jazz artists. Set in a light samba groove, here is a terrific arrangement featu...

Sounding full and richly varied, here is a great 6-horn chart on the timeless Kenny Dorham standard. The melody is first stated by a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar followed by the full ensemble, th...

Mofongo is a popular Puerto Rican menu item, and mama's version must be a particularly spicy dish! Set in a moderate mambo style, this catchy tune cruises along with feature spots for the brass and al...

Paul Jennings' meisterhaftes Arrangement aus dem Jahr 1982 klingt heute so frisch wie vor 20 Jahren. Die authentischen Klänge des Klassikers von Chick Corea sind originalgetreu eingefangen, und diese...

From the album 'Rock Swings' a laid back medium groove classic Basie style chart which steadily builds to a powerful final chorus. Key: G Vocal range: G - Bb Trumpet range: Eb Trombone range: G

Here is an outstanding tenor sax feature chart that was composed by pianist Joey Calderazzo, recorded by the late, great Michael Brecker and arranged by Alan Baylock. A haunting medium swing groove, t...

As arranged by Quincy Jones for the album 'Birth of a Band,' this Sonny Stitt tune is a brilliant, straight-ahead chart that swings like crazy, featuring Q's outstanding ensemble writing. It also feat...