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BIG BAND STANDARDS
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 50.00
Billie's Bounce—Charlie Parker/arr. John
Wasson. Here's an energetic big band
treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie
Parker's best-known tunes. This wonderfully
crafted medium up-tempo swing chart features
an interplay between the sax and brass
sections along with solos for alto sax and
trumpet. Much of ensemble writing is adapted
from Bird's famous recorded solo.
11518957 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
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—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
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. 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
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—Duke
Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. What better
way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to
your young jazzers than with this wonderfully
scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney!
Even at this easy level, this chart really swings
and will sound great with limited rehearsal
time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine
as he or she is featured on the melody while
the ensemble answers. Later, every section
gets to play the melody and there's a written
or ad lib solo for any saxophone. The final
section starts softly with saxes alone, then
builds as various layers are added. This
bluesy, swinging chart is playable with as few
as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano
and drums, and all solos have written parts
provided. This belongs in every young jazz
curriculum! Highly recommended!
10016142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . E 40.00
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 50.00
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
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
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You—George
Bassman/arr. Mark Taylor. Long recognized
as the signature song for the Tommy Dorsey
Orchestra, here is a beautifully arranged
setting for young jazz ensembles. In a slow
Basie-style swing, this chart features plenty of
full ensemble scoring, modest brass ranges, a
solo for trumpet, and a brief sax soli in double-
time feel.
10960662 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . ME 45.00
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 50.00
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 55.00
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 45.00
In the Still of the Night—Cole Porter/arr.
Mike Kamuf. A classic jazz standard, this
well-crafted chart bounces between samba
and swing grooves. The lead trumpet range
is to written B-flat above the staff, and there
are suggested solos for alto sax, tenor sax,
trumpet, trombone, and drums. The soli
sections and a hot shout chorus make this a
fine choice for any concert or festival.
11511949 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
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 50.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Ralph Ford.
You may think this very clever chart is all
swing, but it begins as Latin then alternates
with a swing feel. The tempo is bright at
around 190-200 bpm with suggested solos
for trumpet and tenor sax, a few piano
montunos, and a big shout chorus leading
to a huge ending closing this fine chart
appropriately. Additional wind parts and a
vibes part are included for optional expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10756380 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 48.00
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
La Suerte de los Tontos—Johnny Richards/
arr. Victor Lopez. Victor Lopez, who knows
the Latin idiom inside and out, has given us
a powerhouse 6/8 Latin chart that will make
your ensemble sound like the Kenton Band.
It's majestic, powerful and noble and includes
written solo space for tenor sax and an
optional Latin percussion part. Optional parts
are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/
tenor sax and tuba. This is a "must-have"
chart with pure excitement from beginning
to end!
10049728 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 52.00
Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This
chart should be in every young band's library!
Neal Hefti's famous tune is the quintessential
slow swing ballad in the Basie style, and every
jazzer should be familiar with it. In this superb
edition, the arranger has changed the key
and reorchestrated the parts so it is playable
by ensembles at any ability level, and with
reduced instrumentation as well. The notes are
easy, but there's more music here than in many
more difficult charts. If your students play only a
handful of jazz tunes in their life, this should be
one of them.
2403087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . .VE 42.00
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