Swing Noten

Aretha Franklin ist nur eine von vielen Interpretinnen von A Natural Woman gewesen. Nach ihrer Version ist dieses Big Band-Arrangement gestaltet: Im Mittelpunkt steht die Sängerin, die dezent von den...

Diese Version von Witchcraft, vielleicht einer der denkwürdigsten Hits von Frank Sinatra, wurde ursprünglich von Nelson Riddle arrangiert. Wir haben das ursprüngliche Konzept angepasst, indem wir die...

From the recent album 'Essential Jazz Singers'. Jazz vocals do not get any cooler than this! Marty Paich penned the original chart for the 1955 album 'Mel Torme and the Marty Paich Dektette'. Cy Payne...

If you want a chart that swings, this is it! This incredible arrangement by Quincy Jones of 'Walk, Don't Run' was recorded by the great Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time By Basie. It is s...

As recorded on the brilliant CD Afrique, by the Count Basie Orchestra, and also (in another form) by the Buddy Rich Band on the CD Swingin' New Big Band. This chart is an up-tempo swing tune which jus...

Just like magic, this energetic swing tune by Larry Barton will make your band sound like a million dollars. Starts out with the 'head' being presented by 1st Alto, 1st Tenor and 1st Trombone and then...

Jumpen, jiven und jitterbugen Sie sich mit dieser schnellen Swingnummer zurück in die 40er Jahre, die an die große Bigband-Ära erinnert. Mit pulsierenden Rhythmen und begrenzten Tonumfängen gibt diese...

Required literature for the noble study of Monk, this arrangement of a jazz classic will delight young bands as well as experienced groups. You can play it as fast or slow as you like, and it will sou...

Here is a marvelous big band setting of this bebop classic from Miles Davis. Arranged in a medium up-tempo swing feel, this chart is loaded with great ensemble writing with the melody being traded amo...

John's arrangement of this jazz classic was written specifically to feature Milt Jackson with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra; however, just about any instrument can play the head at the beginning...

Written in a very slow swing style, this is a marvelous study in ensemble playing with balance and blend. With plenty of tutti rhythms and very effective use of dynamics this beautifully scored arrang...

Originally a hit for the Beach Boys, John Berry does it up right for jazz ensemble in this hard-driving shuffle style arrangement. This one goes together easily and will sound great.

Here's a terrific medium swing chart (recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on Heart and Soul) featuring a great groove, a catchy melody and the craftsmanship of jazz master John Clayton. Al...

Finally our hero finds love. This medium/slow swinger features short solo passages for trumpet and alto. The harmonies and textures in this piece provide excellent material for teaching balance, blend...

Adapted directly from the version he penned for the Count Basie Orchestra, Sammy Nestico brings the signature style and familiar strains to this fabulous version for younger bands. The solo spots for...

Here's a tuneful jazz standard by the master of jazz piano, Bill Evans. This creative and appealing medium swing chart features interesting counterpoint along with the classic melody. Tenor sax and tr...

Here's a fresh new take on a traditional jazz standard. The style is still uptempo swing, and the saxes maintain a fair share of the spotlight along with ensemble hits and solo spots for drums. Howeve...

Featuring a medium swing feel on a familiar standard, this effectively written chart for young players includes nicely paced variety between the brass and saxes. A flexible solo section leaves room fo...

Recorded by jazz great Cannonball Adderley, this classic jazz standard has been skillfully arranged here for younger players in a moderate shuffle groove. The trademark opening chant is handled by pai...

This lesser-known Bud Powell composition features an upbeat melody and happy-go-lucky style that works great for jazz ensemble. Arranged here as a small group within a big band, it includes solos for...

Maybe not as well-known as some other famous Ellington standards, yet What Am I Here For? is an engaging and tuneful composition that certainly deserves more notice. Arranged in a medium swing style,...

We all have our iPhones, iPads, and iPods, and now thanks to Mark Taylor we have iBop! This medium tempo swing tune is bop-ish in attitude and features a catchy riff-based melody stated first by the s...