Das von Yoko Kanno für die japanische Anime-Fernsehserie "Cowboy Bebop" komponierte Lied "Tank!" hat ein Eigenleben entwickelt. John Wassons treibende Latin-Funk-Version wurde für seine Strata Big Ban...
Inspired by the version recorded by Bobby McFerrin, Mike Tomaro breathes exciting new life into this Mancini favorite. Combining a unique shuffle funk groove with creative orchestrations and the signa...
Von Gordon Goodwins Grammy-nominierter CD Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences kommt dieser Monster-Swinger, der für das gesamte Ensemble gedacht ist. Zusätzlich zu einem wunderbaren, auf Riffs bas...
From the Grammy-nominated CD Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences, this monster chart takes a somewhat sideways glance at the style of Sing Sing Sing then goes way over the line! F...
Written for and recorded by Mario Bauza, Michael Philip Mossman adds his own unique flare to this Dizzy Gillespie Latin jazz classic. Featured soloists include trumpet (of course), as well as trombone...
Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for you pianist, but the flexible solo...
Professional Editions - Grade 5 As recorded by Count Basie on Prime Time, here is the magnificent Nestico flag-waver to end all flag-wavers! Combine a wonderful standard tune with solos for piano and...
Master arranger Les Hooper adds his distinctive flair to this already quirky and distinctive theme song. Filled with twists and turns, this chart is sure to be a favorite with audiences and a blast to...
Written and recorded by Tower Of Power, this supercharged chart is the ultimate in funk writing for big band! Paul has authentically recreated this famous tune using a tenor sax soloist, the trademark...
Commissioned by the US Army Jazz Ambassadors, this arrangement by Eric Richards shines new light on the beauty and depth of the classic Beatles hit. An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to hints of...
From Chick Corea's My Spanish Heart album, this tune is not really a rhumba, but rather an extremely energetic samba. This chart features dynamic and challenging passages for the entire ensemble and a...
This masterful arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim's classic Bossa Nova can be performed either with a vocal soloist (key: F) or as a feature vehicle for tenor sax or trumpet. Frank uses a few unique...
Dieses kurze Glanzstück ist in einem auffälligen Merengue-Stil komponiert und eignet sich perfekt als Opener oder mitreißender Titel für reifere Ensembles. Es bietet brodelnde Saxophonlinien, offene S...
From the Count Basie library, this classic flag-waver from the pen of Sammy Nestico is available again! A true tour de force for every section of the band, this monster chart features blistering brass...
With Arturo Sandoval's newest CD Hot House the trumpet master strongly asserts himself as a force to be reckoned with in the area of big band jazz. This is the lead-off tune to the CD and it combines...
The masters of funk, Tower of Power, are as relevant and active today as ever before. This hit from the '70s features a moderate tempo groove with an occasional 7/8 measure thrown in for kicks. Paul's...
Written specially for Steve Houghton, this up-tempo swinger provides an impressive way to feature your drummer. Also including a solo for tenor sax, this flag-waver swings hard from beginning to end a...
This is the authentic Nestico arrangement as recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra! Opening with a piano introduction, this medium swing chart progresses through statements by the saxes, expertly wove...
Here is THE hot version of this swing standard arranged by Jeff Tyzik as recorded by Doc Severinson and the Tonight Show Band. With a dressed up feel and solos for alto, tenor and trumpet, this timele...
Hier ist Sammy Nesticos klassisches Arrangement dieses Frank Foster Jazz-Standards, wie er vom Count Basie Orchestra aufgenommen wurde! Mit dem charakteristischen Pianostil, gedämpften Bläsern im erst...
This is a major chart for advanced bands. It's John Williams' big band era extravaganza from the dance marathon scene in the movie '1941. ' John Williams started his career as a superb jazz keyboardis...
Written for Walt Disney World, Sammy's masterful touch shows in this fiery medley of Mickey Mouse March and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah. Mostly a study in ensemble scoring in a wide variety of tempos and styles...
Taylor - Grade 4-6.
Grades 4-6. (Nestico)
Professional Editions - Grade 5 Few big band standards have a recognizable hook as strong as this time-tested Woody Herman theme song. Here's the authentic edition opening with the famous ensemble rif...
Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. Mark's chart on this hot tune features the blazing horn lines an...
This well-known standard from the 1940s never sounded quite like this! Featuring a slow, simmering shuffle funk style, the rhythm section lays down the groove with the trombone section playing the tun...
This is a wonderful tour de force of styles and grooves from around the globe. The Tango (Argentina), Bembe (Afro-Cuban), Bomba (Puerto Rico), and the recent Cuban Songo are all cohesively combined in...
as recorded by Arturo Sandoval on 'Hot House'
Written in a dynamic, fast, mambo style, saxes do most of the heavy lifting in this original from Michael Mossman, supported by punches and answers in the brass. With stunning harmonic treatments and...
Gordon Goodwin's CD Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences contains a wealth of terrific charts in a wide variety of styles by this talented writer. This sizzling Latin masterpiece written in a songo...
Professional Editions - Grade 5 More than just a showcase for your lead trumpet, this monster chart is a powerful statement for the entire ensemble. Opening with the quasi flamenco strains and followe...
As the title implies, this Michael Mossman original captures a Bolivian style utilizing various layers of sound and shifting moods. Trombones are featured first, but every section of the band gets a w...
From the Sammy Nestico album Night Flight, here is a classic flag-waver that pulls out all the stops. Driving and modal, this scorcher offers enjoyable challenges for every section. There is plenty of...
After a brief vacation from writing, and at 94 years of age, Sammy Nestico is back! As a tribute to Charlie Barnet's signature tune, here is a stunning flag-waver from the master himself. Sammy joined...
Duet Feature for Trumpet and Tenor Sax Here's a bright and appealing jazz waltz that features a duet of flugel and tenor sax along with an easy flowing feel and style. Punctuated with sophisticated an...
If you're looking for a flagwaver that'll set the audience on the edge of their seats, look no further! Mark Taylor lets out all of the stops with a chart that's full of great counterpoint, powerful e...
Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for your pianist, but the flexible sol...
This Beatles classic is treated to a creative and varied setting in this production number from Richard Tuttobene. The lush chorale-like opening leads to a jazz waltz setting of the main theme featuri...
Composed by Yoko Kanno for the Japanese anime television series Cowboy Bebop, the tune Tank! has taken on a life of its own. John Wasson's driving Latin funk version was written for his Strata Big Ban...
Good old cousin Jeff must have been some funky relative! This Les Hooper original features a moderate tempo and attitude-driven funky 2-beat as it churns through a piano opening, sax melody and brass...
Professional Editions - Grade 5 In honor of our departed friend, here is a classic arrangement Frank wrote in 1994. It was commissioned by the USAF Airmen of Note and features bass trombone and flugel...
From master arranger Michael Abene, here is a slow cooking blues chart that features the piano and some wonderfully outrageous ensemble scoring. This is the authentic version originally recorded by th...
From the Jazz Compass recording Fantazm by the John La Barbera Big Band (JC1011)
Professional Editions - Grade 5 Buddy Rich fans will instantly recognize this staple of the famed drummer's live performances. Although Buddy never recorded this monster chart, John La Barbera has fea...
Written in a simmering medium tempo, this distinctive funk chart opens with the bass establishing the groove gradually joined by the rest of the rhythm section. A small combo of soprano sax, baritone...
Signature tune from the definitive funk band, Tower Of Power. This dynamic and authentic chart offers your band a challenge that is worth the extra effort.
Here's a new twist on an old classic! If you're looking for something a little different, Mark's fast samba may be just right for you. Features Trombones off the top, then later a sax soli followed by...
The trombone section takes the spotlight in this smooth arrangement of Jobim's well-known standard. There are solo sections for alto sax and piano with creatively written accompaniment figures. The po...
