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Big Band Standards | All Levels
Oh! Lady Be Good!—George Gershwin/
arr. Dallas C. Burke. This swingin' standard
has been covered by all the titans of jazz!
Here's an up-tempo, high-energy treatment
of the tune that swings hard from top to
bottom. With epic shout sections, a driving
sax soli, and written or ad-lib solos for tenor
sax and trumpet, this chart has it all. Lead
trumpet plays to a high C.
11516028 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 50.00
Peanut Vendor—arr. Tim Waters. With
a classic mambo feel, this chart pays
homage to this timeless Latin tune that's
been covered by many jazz legends. After
the fanfare opening, the mambo groove is
established featuring a floating trumpet solo
before the entire band joins in on the fun.
The solo section features space for written
or ad-lib solos for alto, tenor, or trumpet.
Next there is a great shout chorus before
recapping the main theme. This is sure to
be your favorite Latin tune of the year!
11572328 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . E 55.00
Pennsylvania 6-5000—Jerry Gray/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Made famous by the Glenn
Miller Orchestra, here is one of the iconic
hits from the big band era! The saxes are
featured on the main melody and the entire
band gets in on the vocal chant. Scored for
the youngest groups, it also includes written
solos for any trumpet and any alto sax.
Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Celebrate the
big band era!
11100178 Jazz Ensemble. . . .VE 40.00
Pennsylvania 6-5000—Jerry Gray/arr.
John Berry. Here's a perfect touch of
swing era nostalgia with this signature
tune from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. All
the elements of the original are here in
this more accessible version including the
famous sax melody, written trumpet and
alto solos and, of course, full band vocals.
A real crowd pleaser!
10028094 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 50.00
10029094E Jazz Ensemble
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Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Victor Lopez.
Mambo! Arranger Victor Lopez has
masterfully intertwined a mambo and a
swing feel in this great Juan Tizol jazz
classic. Featuring a fully notated tenor
sax solo, lead trumpet range to written
A, a brief sax soli and lots of excitement
throughout, this chart is pure fun to hear
and play! Don't be "lost", play Perdido!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093181 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 52.00
Saint Louis Blues—W.C Handy/arr.
Mike Collins-Dowden. This very playable
rendition of the early blues classic opens
with a sultry trumpet solo and then breaks
into a medium tempo shuffle with a call
and response section between the solo
trumpet and ensemble. Also featured
are a nice sax section soli, an open solo
section on everybody's favorite Bb blues
changes, and a break strain. Nice chart
without being difficult!
10094904 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 50.00
Shiny Stockings—Frank Foster/arr. Greg
Yasinitsky. Frank Foster's composition
Shiny Stockings is one of the greatest jazz
tunes ever for big band. Arranged by Greg
Yasinitsky and scored at an accessible
level, this chart has all the ingredients you
expect plus a few short section solis and an
ensemble shout chorus. This arrangement
stays very close to the original, yet is
more accessible for developing groups.
Other features include a written solo for
2nd trumpet with the lead trumpet range
to written A above the staff. This Basie
classic belongs in every jazz library!
Highly recommended! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/arr. Vince
Gassi. Accessible and fun to rehearse and
play, this timeless swing tune contains
all the key ingredients for a real crowd
pleaser! It features the iconic drum pattern
as it recurs throughout and the solid swing
style that has become so familiar over the
decades. Other features include easy brass
ranges (with trumpet 1 to written E top
space), a written drum solo and a big shout
chorus as the modulation brings it all home.
Here's a great chart that will be an essential
part of your jazz ensemble library. Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277443 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . E 44.00
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. . . . .M 62.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—Louie Prima/arr. Victor
Lopez. Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing
you know and love, made famous by Gene
Krupa and the Benny Goodman Orchestra,
only arranged for young players by Victor
Lopez. The classic drum solo that can
be opened up for as much excitement as
the crowd can stand, along with a written-
out tenor solo, reasonable brass ranges
and lots of meaty ensembles keep this
great chart exciting. It will also sound full
with reduced instrumentation or with the
optional, non-jazz band parts. It's still a
showstopper! Highly recommended!
2702806 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 52.00
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. . . . . A 70.00
Song for My Father—Horace Silver/arr.
Paul Murtha. This standard by Horace
Silver features a distinctive bass line
groove and a laid-back Latin style. Expertly
adapted for this easy level, here is a great
way to introduce the music of this jazz
master to your students.
11539349 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . E 45.00
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. . . . .M 50.00
Stolen Moments—Oliver Nelson/arr. Mike
Kamuf. Every developing jazz ensemble
should play this chart! This arrangement
of the Oliver Nelson classic falls right in
the pocket at about 110 bpm. The iconic
melody is unforgettable, and there are
written or improvised solos for alto sax and
trumpet. The lead trumpet range goes to G
above the staff and there are options for
reduced instrumentation. This is a fine chart
for almost any band at any ability level.
11199002 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 52.00
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. . . . .M 52.00
Stompin' at the Savoy—Benny Goodman,
Chick Webb & Edgar Sampson/arr. Mike
Kamuf. This half-time shuffle is a unique
treatment of this classic standard. It is
superbly arranged to feature five soloists:
trombone, trumpet, tenor, alto, and drum
set. Lead trumpet range is to written G on
top of the staff. Features include section
solis, interludes, a kickin' shout chorus - it's
all here, enjoy!
11355030 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 52.00
String of Pearls—Jerry Gray/arr. Mike
Lewis. Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this
swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for
easy jazz ensemble. His clever reworking
of the solo sections and the descending
harmony line makes this chart very playable
for the young jazz musician. The trumpet 1
range is to written F top line and it features
instrumentation options from 9 to 19
players. This is one of the ultimate crowd
pleasers and it's ideal for any performance!
10049681 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . E 42.00
Take the 'A' Train (Original Version)—
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. . . . .M 55.00
Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/
arr. Michael Sweeney. Billy Strayhorn's
iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke
Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy
version. From the trademark introduction,
saxes on the main theme, and short
written or ad lib. solos, this will sound
great even with young players.
11357094 Jazz Ensemble. . . .VE 45.00
Things Ain't What They Used to Be—
Mercer Ellington/arr. Rich Sigler. This
is a jazz classic that every band should
have in their library. The chart is a swing
shuffle played at around 116 bpm and
has a very familiar and catchy melody that
flows smoothly from section to section. Also
featured are written out solos for alto sax
1 and trumpet 2 and a lead trumpet range
to written F-sharp top line. Optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentation.
A superb arrangement that is clever and
effective in every way!
10355626 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 50.00
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. . . . .M 55.00
Whirly Bird—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair.
You may have heard Basie's band play this
great Neal Hefti swinger, but this version
is very accessible for younger players at
around 166 bpm. The features include a
written alto sax solo, a great sax soli, and
well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes
optional wind and vibes part, too!
10452088 Jazz Ensemble. . . ME 48.00
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