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H Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis.
Here it is...perhaps the most recognizable swing
tune of all time! This incredible transcription is as
close as you're going to come to the original (which
included clarinet and less than a full compliment
of brass). This chart is scored for a standard 5
saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and rhythm, but
aside from that, it is the original as played by Benny
Goodman. Every lick is there, including all the Gene
Krupa drum breaks! This chart is a must for every
big band's library!
2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Sister Sadie—Horace Silver/arr. Bryan Kidd.
Experience this hard-bop style work that really gets
things kickin'. The saxes open with the famous head
and this chart has been made more accessible, yet
remains true to the original. There are a wealth of
performance suggestions included to make this
chart work at many ability levels. Containing all
the elements of Horace Silver's original tune, this
arrangement can be opened up to feature more
soloists than just the tenor (provided with a written
solo and changes). A sax soli feature helps to bring
this one home! An outstanding arrangement of a
jazz standard!
10009016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Smokey Joe—Bret Zvacek. Smokey Joe is a
spirited, feel-good shuffle chart that's guaranteed to
get the band and the audience grooving. At around
120 bpm, it features catchy figures, powerful
ensemble sections, and an engaging groove that
provides lots of energy without extreme demands.
Additional highlights include a small group of two
tenors and two trombones on the head, super full
band scoring, and nice interplay between the horn
sections. With a solo section over standard F blues,
it can be opened up to feature anyone with written
or improvised solos. A short spot for drums before
the final chord takes it home!
10999962 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise—Sigmund
Romberg/arr. Paul Baker. Paul Baker's take on
this wonderful Sigmund Romberg standard is
very exciting right off the top! It switches between
straight-eighth and relaxed swing feels at around
150 bpm. The creative and tasty features include
a written trumpet 1 solo on flugelhorn, written
or improvised solos for trumpet and tenor, an
outstanding sax soli, and a solo for drums over a
horns interlude. The set also includes an auxiliary
percussion part and optional parts for flute and
vibes. Highly recommended for any performance
and especially for contests and festivals!
11198998 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Solar—Miles Davis/arr. John Wasson. From his
early "cool" period, this Miles Davis standard is
arranged here in a contemporary setting featuring
alto sax and flugelhorn on the melody. Solo space
is provided for each, and a full-band soli treatment
rounds out this superb chart.
11171982 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Splanky—Neal Hefti/arr. Sammy Nestico. For
years, directors have been waiting for the release of
the original Basie version of this great blues classic.
It's full of Sammy's unique ensemble writing and
has plenty of room for blues solos.
2185155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Spoiler Alert—Andrew Neu. With a nod to
the wonderful charts Sammy Nestico wrote for
Count Basie, this medium swinger for advancing
groups features the saxophones and trumpets in
strong unison melodies. Additionally, written or
improvised solos are featured for piano, tenor sax
or trumpet. Included are optional vibes parts and a
handy guitar chord chart. An ideal opener, closer,
or anything in between!
11191613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
The Stockhouse Shuffle—Matt Morey. This
swinging chart is a true shuffle in the tradition of
Jerome Richardson's The Groove Merchant as
performed by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.
The tempo makes this chart accessible and is great
for teaching style. The trumpet range goes up to
high C and the trombone up to G flat. Trumpet and
tenor sax solos are separated by a clever interlude
before moving on to a shout section that will really
show off the band's dynamic contrast as the energy
moves between the brass and saxes. You can't go
wrong with this one!
11207704 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Stompin' at the Savoy—arr. Greg Yasinitsky.
After the initial statement, Greg Yasinitsky gives
this Benny Goodman treasure an updated and
contemporary flair while remaining true to the
original. It's all there in this exciting chart... nice
dynamic contrasts, a stop-time section, a sax
section soli, ensemble interludes, a written or
improvised trumpet 2 solo, and it's all played
around 168 bpm. The lead trumpet range is to
written B-flat above the staff and optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentations. Solid with
proven appeal!
10513990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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l Straight Ahead, G—Niels Rosendahl. Here is a
hard-swinging blues channeling the sound and
style of the "New Testament" era of the Count Basie
Orchestra. There is an open solo section and plenty
of great saxophone section licks to keep them on
their toes. The top trumpet note is high C. It's a
great chart with that classic style that we all love!
11347397 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Sweet Magnolias—Jeff Coffin/arr. Ryan Middagh.
A soulful, slow, bluesy, New Orleans-inspired
swing chart, Sweet Magnolias features a solo tenor
saxophonist. One of the more accessible charts
from the Jeff Coffin catalog, it's great for a variety
of ability levels.
11164651 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Swing Zone—Carl Strommen. Carl Strommen
offers up this wonderful swing chart with a relaxed
Basie band feel. Written solos feature trumpet and
tenor saxophone, or let them loose to improvise
on the changes. At around 120 bpm, it's scored
for full jazz ensemble, yet will sound great with
optional limited instrumentation. An excellent
choice for contest or festival use, Swing Zone is
highly recommended!
11002311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
H Switch in Time—Sammy Nestico. Sammy
Nestico wrote this classic chart for the Count
Basie Orchestra and it was recorded on the album
Basie - Straight Ahead. An approachable chart for
advancing groups, this minor blues outing features
attractive chord changes and a brilliant finale.
Classic Basie!
546390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
H Take Five—Paul Desmond/arr. Rich DeRosa.
Perhaps the most famous time chart of all, Take
Five is in 5/4 - but the rhythmic pattern is clear and
consistent throughout. You'll find this arrangement
very accessible, with easy alto sax and drum solos
plus modest brass ranges. This chart features a
more laid-back style than the original and is sure
to be just as important today as was in the 1960s.
Recommended for every jazz enthusiast!
10049802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
H Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/trans. David
Berger. This very special, historic publication is an
exact transcription of the 1941 version recorded
by Duke Ellington. David Berger's expertise is
evident in the completely voiced rhythm parts and
written out solos. This classic belongs in every jazz
ensemble library everywhere!
2237790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Tangerine—arr. John Wasson. Arranged here in
a funky New Orleans style, the full ensemble takes
the first statement after the piano introduction. The
spotlight then moves between the saxes and the
brass before a feature solo spot for trombone. A
classic and unique take on a familiar standard!
11100141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Tenor Madness—Sonny Rollins/arr. Mark Taylor.
This Sonny Rollins classic is bebop at its best! A
stellar, up-tempo chart that turns both your tenor
players loose and lets them battle it out in the solos.
The two tenors trade phrases while the band keeps
things cooking throughout. It sounds like a little
"madness" is good for the soul!
2433860 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
That's All—Haymes & Brandt/arr. Billy Byers.
As recorded on Basie Picks the Winners, this
wonderful Billy Byers chart takes the lovely standard
into a whole new world. There is a bit of flute to be
played by your first tenor, a trumpet and piano solo,
and there is some exquisite writing creating great
shout choruses and subtle voicing for the band.
With moderate ranges for all, you will love this one!
11202781 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
There Will Never Be Another You—arr. Mark
Taylor. Here's a great chart on the familiar Harry
Warren jazz standard that features the drummer on
brushes and tasty figures from the full ensemble. Also
featured are wonderful sectional and full ensemble
passages that display your band's ability for cohesive
playing. There's a suggested or improvised solo for
trombone supported by excellent background writing.
Here is a highly creative and tasteful chart that
exemplifies this arranger's skill. Developing groups
will find it ideal for festivals, concerts and casual
occasions. Highly recommended!
10667344 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Things Ain't What They Used to Be—Mercer
Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock. Mercer Ellington's
classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock treatment!
The style is down home and the solos are for alto,
trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax. Also included is
a powerful Baylock-style shout chorus and optional
parts for expanded instrumentations. It's a fun chart
and it gets our highest recommendation!
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Time Certain—Jeff Jarvis. Equally appropriate
as an opener, closer, or anything in between, this
chart with a solid swing groove will energize your
band and its audiences. Time Certain is a great
shuffle chart with a good-time feel and features
solid ensemble writing. The melody shifts between
swing eighths and triplet rhythms and the brass
ranges are accessible. Open solos are provided for
tenor sax, trumpet and trombone with solo sheets
included. A stop-time interlude appears after the
solos and leads to the full band simply swinging
hard to take it on home. Highly recommended!
10999976 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l Uncle Pep—Len Pierro. This chart is an absolute
stunner! Written in that classic swing style
reminiscent of Basie, you will be teaching an
essential big band style. There is an improvised
solo for tenor sax and some top-notch section and
ensemble writing that will make you glad you got
this one.
11354668 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Vantage Point—Jack Cooper. Inspired by a trip
through the mountains of Austria, this chart is a
breathtaking excursion in 3/4 with excellent lines
and brilliant harmony. The beautifully shaped
melody is first presented by alto sax 1, tenor sax 1,
and trumpet 4 with some light time in the rhythm
section. This leads to the full ensemble taking over
in a swinging three. Plenty of dynamic contrasts
and some interesting four against three rhythms
will make this chart a showcase for your band.
11346136 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Way You Look Tonight—Jerome Kern/arr.
Sammy Nestico. Sammy Nestico's interpretation
of this great old tune is right on target for today's
jazz ensembles, with all the class we have come
to expect from this master arranger! Written in a
relaxed swing style, this chart features lots of tutti
ensemble writing, very melodic counter melodies,
and also a wonderful sax soli. No solos required.
2259943 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l We'll Be Right Back—Paul Baker. Your band
will launch into a hard-swinging chart with big
brass punches answered by a hard-charging
sax section! The bridge is dominated by a bebop
trumpet section soli before handing off to the saxes
to finish the chorus. Solo opportunities are provided
for alto sax and trumpet, or piano or guitar may be
added or substituted. The solo changes are rhythm
changes in E flat. Trumpets get to have some fun
with plungers on the background figures. The shout
section ensues featuring a trombone section soli on
the bridge followed by a brief coda. Killer!
11349291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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