Blues & Swing | Advanced
Cold Peanut Butter—Scott Hall. This
chart opens by layering in players starting
with drum set, then adding in the fourth
trumpet and continuing to build until the full
ensemble is in. With a playful swing feel, it's
a great challenge for advanced groups to
take on.
11403543 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Does This Chart Make Me Look Phat?—
Gordon Goodwin. In the style of Sammy
Nestico and Count Basie, this medium
swing chart is full of nuances. Included is
solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4, and
trombone 1. At about 110 bpm, this is truly a
wonderful chart that will satisfy any mature
band. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's
Big Phat Band.
10452168 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 70.00
Don't Git Sassy (Vanguard Jazz
Orchestra Signature Edition)—Thad
Jones. Along with Big Dipper, Don't Git
Sassy is one of the most familiar charts
from the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra's
repertoire. As recorded on their Live at the
Village Vanguard album, this spirited shuffle
puts proficient bands through the paces.
10754225 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 65.00
Fill in the Gap—Len Pierro.
A hard-swinging sax soli kicks off this
dynamic chart before the main head is
picked up by fourth trumpet and lead alto
sax. Solo changes are included for alto sax
and trumpet. Lead trumpet plays a high E,
and the lead trombone plays a high B-flat.
This is a great chart for the more advanced
ensemble.
11515655 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Giant Steps—John Coltrane/arr. Mark
Taylor. Here's a fresh take on a traditional
jazz standard. The style is still up-tempo
swing, and the saxes maintain a fair share
of the spotlight along with ensemble hits
and solo spots for drums; however, there
is a brief excursion into 5/4 and a few
other meter surprises that help give this
outstanding chart a contemporary edge.
Highly recommended!
10052510 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 65.00
Groove Merchant (Vanguard Jazz
Orchestra Signature Edition)—Jerome
Richardson/arr. Thad Jones. As recorded
by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
on their Central Park North album, this
great collaboration between band member
Jerome Richardson and Thad Jones has
become an established standard for better
bands. It's a mighty swinger with an edgy
melodic line, contemporary voicings, and
lots of section work that's guaranteed to
bring audiences to their feet.
10754227 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 65.00
I Just Can't Wait to Be King—Elton John/
arr. Gordon Goodwin. From the Disney
movie "The Lion King," Gordon Goodwin
has crafted a hot jazz shuffle that goes and
then goes even more! A showcase for alto
and trumpet with a unison melody line and
solo space for each player, it includes plenty
of energy, zip, attitude and a hot shout
chorus section. This chart roars! Highly
recommended!
10012009 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 70.00
Inner Urge—Joe Henderson/arr. Mark
Taylor. Composed by jazz legend Joe
Henderson, this up-tempo burner from Mark
Taylor features a mesmerizing groove and
masterful scoring. The rhythm section sets
the groove and then a trio of tenor, guitar
and vibes carries the melody, while layers
of sound are gradually added creating a
powerhouse effect. Solo space is included
for tenor saxophone and guitar, and there
are feature spots for the brass section and
later the saxophones. A great chart on a
great tune!
10617872 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Rabble Rouser—Billy Byers/ed. Bob
Curnow. The Count Basie Orchestra has
been doing "barn burner" charts better than
almost any other big band. This Billy Byers
original starts out hot and never cools down.
The tenor saxophone is the chosen soloist,
and the full ensemble writing just keeps on
keepin' on. Talk about lifting your audience
out of their chairs - Wow! This one will do it.
11202780 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Rhapsody in Blue—George Gershwin/
arr. Gordon Goodwin. This is a tour-de-
force arrangement by Gordon Goodwin of
Gershwins's masterpiece. If you can cut it,
then play it because it will truly warrant a
standing ovation. The sax doubles call for
piccolo (alto 1), clarinet/flute (alto 2) and
bass clarinet (bari). The second alto part
has the well-known clarinet solo. This chart
has it all...the thematic material, swing, key
changes, solo space for alto, tenor, bari,
trumpet and trombone and lead trumpet
range to written high F. The percussion
part calls for mallets and tympani. Overall, a
grasp of both jazz and classical concepts will
make this chart stand apart from anything
else. As recorded by the Big Phat Band.
10093211 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 70.00
10282497 CD-That's How
We Roll . . . . . . . . . . . 11.98
The Rotten Kid—Buddy Greco/arr. Dick
Grove. As recorded by the Buddy Rich
Big Band on the album The New One, this
great arrangement is full of fire and energy.
Set as an up-tempo shuffle, it's a wonderful
chart to feature lots of soloists along with
dynamic ensemble writing throughout.
There's solo space for alto saxophone,
tenor saxophone and trombone, allowing
each to blow as long as they would like.
In addition, this tune features a saxophone
soli, a short trumpet section soli (a la Dizzy),
and climaxes with a great shout chorus. The
Rotten Kid will be an outstanding opener or
closer for any concert program!
10455882 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
A Shade of Jade—Joe Henderson/
arr. Alan Baylock. This Joe Henderson
jazz standard is a terrific vehicle for more
advanced jazz ensembles with solo space
for tenor 1 and drum set. The lead trumpet
range is up to written high D. At 128 bpm,
this hard-swinging chart cooks every
measure. High-energy swing and first-class
writing!
11198968 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 62.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. A few twists and turns added to
the original Benny Goodman swing version
make this chart a definite crowd and band
pleaser. Gordon Goodwin's arrangement
features a clarinet part and an alternate
alto 1 part in lieu of clarinet. Solo changes
are provided for all saxophone parts and
clarinet, and the lead trumpet range is
to high F-sharp. While not recorded by
Goodwin's Big Phat Band, it's a staple of
the band's library and is played often in live
performances. It's a wonderful rendition of
this big band classic!
10311471 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 70.00
Skyliner—Charlie Barnet/arr. Sammy
Nestico. As a tribute to Charlie Barnet's
signature tune here is a stunning flag-waver
from the master himself. Sammy joined
the Charlie Barnet band on trombone in
1946, and he specifically chose this tune
to "give it a new suit of clothes." No solos
are required, but this powerhouse chart
features a workout for every section of the
band. Alto Sax 1 doubles on Soprano Sax.
10931668 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Spain—Chick Corea/arr. John LaBarbera.
This monster arrangement is the authentic
version as recorded by Bill Watrous and
his Manhattan Wildlife Refuge in the mid
'70s. The signature lines and blazing tempo
of Chick Corea's classic are transformed
into a roaring chart for big band by master
arranger John LaBarbera. Alto 1 doubles
flute, and alto 2 doubles soprano sax.
10052511 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 65.00
Sunset and Vine—Gordon Goodwin. As
recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat
Band, this challenging swinger features
a moderately soft intro, a tempo of 162
bpm, solo space for various instruments,
sax section solis, auxiliary percussion, a
big shout chorus, an optional flute double
for alto sax 2, and a lead trumpet range
to high F sharp. Additional sax parts are
included with flute doubles. If it's Gordon,
you know it's great!
11199004 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 72.00
Upper Manhattan Medical Group
(UMMG)—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Mike Kamuf.
With a wonderful melody by the brilliant
composer Billy Strayhorn, this arrangement
by Mike Kamuf is superb and includes
suggested or improvised solos for trumpet,
tenor sax, and trombone. The trumpet 1
range is up to written high D-flat and the
tempo swings at around 180 bpm. Section
solis, big ensembles, and a fine shout
chorus all contribute to making this an
outstanding chart!
10513946 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
What You Dealin' With?—Wycliffe
Gordon. This is the show closer that will
bring down the house! The main groove
is a funky boogaloo at about 103 bpm,
plus a band chant, a swing section, and
a gospel feel. Flexible solo space with
written solos is provided for trombone 1,
alto, tenor, and trumpet 2, and the lead
trumpet range is to high C. Hey, there's
something here for everyone!
10452164 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Windows—Chick Corea/arr. Mike Tomaro.
This early Chick Corea composition
features a jazz waltz at a breezy medium
tempo. Even in this standard jazz form
you can hear Corea's unique twists and
turns in this iconic jazz classic. Windows is
beautifully adapted by Mike Tomaro for full
jazz ensemble.
10617884 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
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Spain—
Chick Corea/arr. John LaBarbera.
10052511 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 65.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10311471 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 70.00
I Just Can't Wait to Be King—
Elton John/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10012009 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 70.00
Rhapsody in Blue—
George Gershwin/
arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10093211 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 70.00
Groove Merchant
(Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature
Edition)—Jerome Richardson/
arr. Thad Jones.
10754227 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 65.00
