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BIG BAND STANDARDS all levels
Big Band Standards -
All Levels
Alone Together—Howard Dietz & Arthur
Schwartz/arr. Mike Kamuf. A standard that really
hits the mark! It begins with a bass solo and a trio
of winds takes the head. The lead trumpet range
to written B above the staff, and there is solo
space for tenor with a sample solo provided. The
development section features trombones plus the
other sections as well. Optional parts for vibes and
flute. A first-class chart!
11355032 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
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/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 45.00
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
At Long Last Love—Cole Porter/arr. Billy
Byers. As recorded on This Time by Basie!, this
arrangement is pure Basie. Opening with a short
figure reminiscent of the Count, the band then
swings at a bright tempo into a terrific version
of this great melody. There is a solo for tenor
saxophone and moderate ranges for all.
11202779 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
Basie-Straight Ahead—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
Professional Version . . . .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
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
Blues in Hoss' 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—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—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 45.00
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 50.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance on this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it a soli
feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous ensemble
tutti section that starts softly then builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Caldonia—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
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
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
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Wasson.
Recently featured in the motion picture
"Whiplash," this barnburner by outstanding
arranger John Wasson is pure Latin fire from
start to finish! This chart will have your students
begging to practice. With the opportunity for an
extended alto sax solo, this Rolls Royce of an
arrangement is definitely top-notch!
2402725 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
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—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
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . .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
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
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—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
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . .M 45.00
Feeling Good—Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Arranged for the easier level of the
Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in
a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded
between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice for
younger players in a smaller group format.
11401275 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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
Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/arr.
Rich Sigler. Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel
Lewis band, this accessible version has a gospel
rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at about 132
bpm with straight eighths, this chart is packed with
goodies like written-out solos for trombone and
trumpet, a lead trumpet range to written G on top
of the staff, a few clever modulations, and a great
development section. Toss in the optional parts to
include vibes and you have a fine chart. Groove
Merchant is very effective at any performance and
is highly recommended!
10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
How My Heart Sings—Earl Zindars/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This sophisticated and enduring jazz
standard was most notably recorded by pianist Bill
Evans. This well-crafted chart for big band retains
the medium swing style of the original, including the
meter alternating from 4/4 to 3/4. A true classic!
11401136 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
I Can't Stop Loving You—arr. Quincy Jones.
Every jazz fan knows it, loves it and has wished it
was in print! And now, this quintessential big-band
arrangement is finally available! As recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time
by Basie: Hits of the 50s & 60s, Quincy Jones'
arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving You will bring
your audiences to their feet. Beginning with the
Count's rubato piano tremolo, this laid-back shuffle
chart features in-your-face ensemble writing at its
finest. There is short, written-out solo space for
trombone and piano, but mostly this chart simply
swings its tail off with the entire ensemble from
beginning to end! Never has a sad song sounded
so happy! Very highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
I'm Beginning to See the Light—arr. Paul
Baker. This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can
be anywhere between 132 - 150 bpm and there is
a written trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin'
ensemble, a great sax section soli plus optional
parts for flute, clarinet, vibes, horn, baritone horn,
and tuba. Add in trumpet plungers and sliding
trombones and it's all great stuff!
10353493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
In a Mellow Tone—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark
Taylor. One of the all-time Duke Ellington classics
is this elegant, medium swing tune.Mark Taylor's
smooth arrangement for developing groups
features plenty of rich ensemble scoring plus
written or ad lib solos for trumpet and trombone.
Introduce your young jazzers to the Duke with this
excellent chart!
2481663 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland. This Glenn Miller
classic is a must for every jazz band library!
Carefully edited and available with a full score, this
arrangement has everything you need to recreate
the original including a trumpet solo, and a short
call-and-response passage between the alto and
tenor saxes. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
2090959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
In the Mood—Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This one's a must! Glenn Miller's big band classic
is one of the best known tunes from the swing era,
and Mike's excellent arrangement puts it within
reach of young bands. Comfortable ranges, easy
rhythm patterns and written solos make this a
perfect choice to teach your students how to swing!
2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Invitation—Bronislau Kaper & Paul Francis
Webster/arr. Erik Morales. A standard performed by
all the jazz greats. This light swing chart arranged
by Erik Morales has a mysterious yet exciting
character as it changes grooves from swing to
Afro-Cuban, then a faster swing. Check out the fine
solis for saxes, trumpets, and trombones! The lead
trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Power
and excitement in a dynamic chart!
11355034 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 52.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. This chart has
it all! A great swing feel, solid scoring, dynamic
contrasts and more make it perfect both for
younger and more experienced bands. Includes
written and ad lib solos.
2297919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
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