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BIG BAND STANDARDS
Big Band Standards -
All Levels
H American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. Glenn Miller's
band made this a huge World War II hit song and
here it is scored for young players. This chart has no
individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty
of ensemble sound. Easy to rehearse and perform,
it swings right along and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation. A winner!
10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 42.00
April in Paris—Vernon Duke/trans. Jeff Hest. This
chart is simply about style! And with style is exactly
how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! From
the silky smooth sax soli on the head to the Pop Goes
The Weasel trumpet solo to the "...one more time..."
repeat of the last phrase, every detail of this jazz
standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by
Jeff Hest. A remarkable, authentic way to tell your
audience what swing is really all about!
2422855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 60.00
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April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here
is a great-sounding yet playable version of this
standard for developing bands. It includes feature
spots for every section and optional written or
improvised solos for trumpet and trombone. This
accessible chart maintains an authentic sound
even in this easy version. It will even sound full
and complete with only 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3
trombones and rhythm! Also included are optional
parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba.
Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Artistry in Rhythm—Stan Kenton/arr. Paul
Murtha. Composed and recorded by Stan
Kenton in the 1940s, Artistry in Rhythm became
his signature and a true classic from the big-
band era. Paul Murtha has skillfully adapted
and truncated this for younger players while
maintaining the flavor and energy of the original.
Solo piano starts things off followed by the iconic
trombone solo in the medium Latin section. The
exciting double time swing section features
the entire ensemble, then the maestoso theme
returns to close things out. Impressive!
10374166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Basie-Straight Ahead (Professional Version
as Recorded)—Sammy Nestico. Don't miss your
chance to play this great chart exactly as the Basie
band recorded it, unsimplified! Your band will meet
the challenge with enthusiasm and be proud of the
results. Not for wimps!
2233872 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
Bernie's Tune—Bernie Miller/arr. Dave Wolpe.
This swinger features tenor sax 1 and muted
trumpet 2 and is arranged by one of the best, Dave
Wolpe. Featured are excellent written-out solos
for both horns, a superb shout chorus, and a lead
trumpet range hitting a written high B above the
staff. This great chart also features optional parts
for expanded instrumentations. You'll want this
outstanding chart! Highly recommended!
10355576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
H Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart & Bauduc/
arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob Crosby
and the big band era to life again with this fun chart
for younger players! It features an authentic sound,
a flexible solo section and the saxes get to whistle
the melody for added fun. A great experience for
young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)—
Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor. There is no better
style for young players to emulate than that of the
Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune
is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very
playable version that still sounds authentic.
2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)
—Foster & Basie/arr. Rick Stitzel. Here's a great
way to introduce the music of Count Basie to your
young players. Carefully scored for young groups,
this medium swing chart composed by Frank
Foster and Count Basie trades the melody between
the trumpets and saxes, includes a solo or soli
for trumpet, and a brief shout chorus using tutti
rhythms for the entire ensemble. Suggested solos
and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included,
plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—Raye & Prince/arr.
Stephen Bulla. Originally a hit back in 1941 for the
Andrews Sisters, this classic has stood the test of
time and is hard to beat for its entertainment value.
This updated version has all the excitement of
the original and the ranges are moderate for the
trumpets. There are solos for trumpet and baritone
sax in this outstanding chart that will appeal to
your audiences and ensemble. Get out the saddle
oxfords, bobby socks and pleated skirts for this one!
2481643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
H Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—arr. Michael Sweeney.
This chart is way up on the "fun meter"! Mike's
playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice any of that
classic swing era sound and style. The trumpet
section is the primary featured section; however,
the saxes also get a crack at the melody, and the
trombones will really enjoy the glissandi in the shout
chorus. A superb chart for your young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here is a new and creative new take on this Duke
Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans street beat
style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a
small group takes the initial statement of the theme.
The rest of the ensemble enters with a counterline
before the full ensemble launches the solo section
which is designed to feature any number of soloists.
Unique and effective!
10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So
Hard?)—Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made
famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here
is a fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do
most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches and
backgrounds in the brass. Also featured are short
solos for tenor and/or baritone saxes. Suggested
solos are included along with chord/scale sheets in
all keys, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic!
It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie
"Whiplash" and uses interesting textures and
alternates between a Latin groove and swing. This
is a very effective production number with limited
technical demands for young players.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Berry. Here's
a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups
on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable
tunes. One of the featured works in the 2014
movie "Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin
and big band swing and is a marvelous introduction
to the Duke for young jazzers. Arranged for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable by as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00
H A Child Is Born—Thad Jones. Composed and
arranged by Thad Jones, this is an absolutely
gorgeous ballad in 3/4 that is a "must" for any good
jazz library! It's one of the most "tasteful" jazz charts
ever written!
543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 48.00
Cotton Tail (Little Big Band)—Duke Ellington/arr.
Mark Taylor. Here's one of Duke Ellington's iconic
tunes in a swingin' chart scored for the little big
band format. Mark Taylor really gets the most out
of just six horn parts in this great-sounding chart!
Solo space is included for trombone and alto sax,
and then later for piano and trumpet. Here's a great
opportunity to feature your key big band players!
10759364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me—Duke
Ellington/arr. Lisa DeSpain. Introduce your young
players to the suave Mr. Ellington with this
medium tempo swing chart! It's a nice and easy
presentation of this wonderful jazz standard. The
features include a few sax section solis, written
solos for trumpet 1 on the bridge and an additional
8-bar solo, the trumpet 1 range is to written F top
line, and easy swing rhythms for all. It's Duke at
his best for your young jazz band. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10311419 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 42.00
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Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington
& Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic
trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library,
this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for
younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes to
accessible charts in a medium swing style, this one
can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Little Big
Band)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. True
to the original medium-tempo swing style, this
creative chart in the Little Big Band format features
satisfying full-ensemble scoring with suggested or
improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Scored
for three saxes, two trumpets, one trombone and
four rhythm, with optional parts for alto sax, tenor
sax and trombone, this is great for additional
performance and rehearsal opportunities for key
players. Highly recommended!
10909024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
H April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made famous by The Count
Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding yet playable version of this standard for
developing bands. It includes feature spots for every section and optional written
or improvised solos for trumpet and trombone. This accessible chart maintains
an authentic sound even in this easy version. It will even sound full and complete
with only 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm! Also included are
optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H
Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)—Foster & Basie/arr.
Mark Taylor.
There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of
the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by
Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still sounds authentic.
2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. This Peter Blair chart
on the Neal Hefti/Count Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for younger jazz
groups. It does its Basie thing with a light and cool swing feel, includes nice
changes in texture, has brief written or ad lib solos for alto sax and trumpet 2,
and an outstanding shout chorus with drum fills. Played at 156 bpm, the trumpet
1 range is up to written G on top of the staff, and optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentations. Great tune, great chart!
10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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Hay Burner—Count Basie/arr. Sammy Nestico. From the Basie-Straight
Ahead album of 1968 featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones, Grover
Mitchell, Marshall Royal, and Freddie Green. Highlights here include a recurring
alto sax/trumpet duet, a sax section soli, trumpet plungers, piano solos, and an
ensemble shout to take it all home. The rhythm section parts are partially notated
with chords cued. The genius of Count Basie and Sammy Nestico!
544684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
H
Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/arr. Rich DeRosa. This one just
builds and builds! Rich DeRosa keeps this Count Basie signature tune swinging
all the way and includes two optional tag endings to keep the Basie style intact.
The solos are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone and the
lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff with an A on the optional
tag ending. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentation. One of the
Count's finest!
10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
INTRODUCE
YOUR BAND to
COUNT BASIE!
Perhaps the most swinging band of all time, the Count Basie
Orchestra was the epitome of relaxed, but hard-swinging style.
Developing jazz ensembles will gain loads of interpretation and style
by rehearsing and performing these Basie standards!
"
I LOVE that the
state competitions
have their list of
music selections
on here."
— Jaime Reza, Band Director
El Paso, TX
