Roger Holmes: Mittelschwere Noten

This is NOT the '60s pop hit recorded by Bobby Vee, but the classic jazz standard recorded by luminaries such as John Coltrane, Paul Desmond, and Horace Silver (and originally the theme song of the 19...

The genius of Cole Porter shines through in this familiar standard. Roger's medium tempo chart is a swinger that goes together easily. Great sounds!

Recorded by countless jazz artists through the years (including three times by Frank Sinatra), this song features a classic melody and an easy-going medium swing style. Nicely scored here for big band...

Recorded by Michael Jackson back in the 1980s, this highly infectious tune has one of pop music's funkiest bass lines plus an all-around great groove. (Grade 4).

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

This motown classic has provided hit material for greats such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald. This great-sounding tune is as fresh today as it was back in the '60s. You...

Dieser Rock-Klassiker der Spencer Davis Group ist seit 1966 beliebt wie eh und je. Die kraftvolle Bearbeitung enthält natürlich das bekannte Bass-Riff und steht auch sonst dem Original in Nichts nach.

Ozzy Osbournes ikonische Power-Ballade aus den frühen 90er Jahren ist perfekt für ein junges Jazz-Ensemble geeignet.

Der Hit von Billie Eilish bietet den perfekten Groove und wird ein sofortiger Hit für Ihr junges Jazzensemble sein.

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 the early funk classic by Buddy Miles in a hot setting by Roger Holmes. Along with the signature bass riff, this chart features flexible solo space for any instrument and crisp background horn...

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...

Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 Originally a hit for DeBarge in 1985 and more recently revived for the hit movie Moulin Rouge, here is a hot chart for your entire ensemble. This one really burns with...

Roger's medium swing setting of this Jerome Kern favorite will be a joy to perform. Great ensemble writing and a powerhouse ending help make this one a must.

Recorded by the hottest swing band today, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, this chart epitomizes the energetic frenzy of the current jump swing movement. Along with the crisp ensemble lines, Roger's arrangement...

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B, saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. Roger beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove for...

From the original TV series Spider-Man and featured on the soundtrack of the new blockbuster movie, Roger Holmes has crafted an exciting arrangement for jazz ensemble. Based on a minor blues progressi...

Swing is still the thing and this classic jump tune, recently featured in the movie Chicken Run, is filled with hot licks and plenty of drive.

Featured in the hit movie Space Jam (starring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny) this hit by R. Kelly has become an enduring pop ballad. Including solos for piano and alto sax, this is a great choice for...

Bringen Sie bei Ihrer nächsten Aufführung Schwung in die Bude mit dem hippen und hart swingenden Thema aus der erfolgreichen Nickelodeon-Zeichentrickserie. Ihre Schüler werden nicht aufhören wollen, e...

Latin/pop legend Carlos Santana has done it again with this latest hit featuring Michelle Branch. Roger Holmes brings us this adaptation for jazz ensemble using the smooth rock feel, mellow harmonies,...