166
2025-26 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
Blues & Swing | Medium
Boplicity—Davis & Evans/arr. Mike Tomaro.
The landmark album by Miles Davis, Birth Of
The Cool, introduced the unique sound of the
nonet instrumentation. Without straying from
the intent of the music, and working directly
with the original score, Mike Tomaro has
adapted this tune from the album for standard
instrumentation, making it accessible to
today's jazz ensembles. The style is laid-back
swing, and it includes solos for baritone sax,
trumpet and piano, as in the original version.
A jazz standard for your library!
2701398 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Bye Bye Blackbird—Ray Henderson/
arr. Rich Sigler. This swinging chart is a
great vehicle for a tenor sax soloist with
jazz band. The solo part ranges from
written melody to a written jazz solo, all
very accessible, and it especially swings
when the tenor soloist trades fours with
the ensemble. The ensemble and soloist
are equally featured throughout. The lead
trumpet range is to written G top of staff and
optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. A great jazz standard for
developing jazz groups!
10997194 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Canal Street Commotion—Mike Carubia.
This chart features the sound of a New
Orleans funeral band historically known as
the "Second Line" behind the family and
casket. It's a time for celebration coming
after the initial mourning period. It's lots of
fun to play in the style of a funky, marching,
dixieland band. The harmonic form is the
blues and there is room made for soloing
both inside the ensemble and for featured
soloists. The saxophone section features
soprano lead and optional flute and tuba
parts are included. A change-of-pace
highlight with attitude!
10518317 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Circus Song—George Shutack. Laid-back
and easy-swinging, this chart in 3/4 has a
very pleasing harmony and a catchy melody
featuring the alto 1 and trumpet 1 in unison
and harmony. Solo opportunities for alto sax
and trumpet.
11561664 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Count Bubba—Gordon Goodwin/arr.
Paul Murtha. Paul Murtha has adapted
this monster chart from Gordon Goodwin's
Big Phat Band to an easier level while
maintaining all the intensity and drive of
the original. The trombones take the lead
at the top followed by the trumpets then
saxes, until finally the entire ensemble cuts
loose. It includes suggested or improvised
solos for trumpet and alto saxophone.
Exceptional sounds for developing players!
Highly recommended!
10052541 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Crossing the Boulevard—Andrew Neu.
You'll be holding on tight to this fast-paced
swing chart that brings the rush of a busy
city avenue. This piece is full of great writing
with its exciting texture and orchestration
that lets your group sound their best.
11403530 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Dat Dere—Bobby Timmons/arr. Erik
Morales. A soulful tune with a catchy
title and melody! Erik Morales captures
composer Bobby Timmons' medium swing
groove. At a moderate tempo, with a slightly
mysterious intro, the saxes grab the melody
and it builds from there. A written (or ad lib)
alto solo is provided with a fat shout chorus.
This is an outstanding chart in every
respect! Highly recommended!
10277767 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
The Defibrillator—Adrien Re. Nothing
makes you get into a groove like a shuffle
and this one has a fierce back-beat that will
hook you right at the top! A very hip melody
line, written-out solos for tenor sax and 1st
trombone, lead trumpet range to written A
above the staff and a power-house shout
chorus are but a few of the features. A hot
bari sax part, too! This is nothing but fun to
play! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093163 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Dindi—Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Warm brass pads, beautiful
orchestrations including bucket muted
trumpets, guitar, and vibes, and lush sax
scoring set the backdrop for this beautiful
arrangement of the classic song. A perfect
showcase for the tone and phrasing skills of
your star vocalist!
11593027 Jazz Ensemble
& Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Fables of Faubus—Charles Mingus/arr. Sy
Johnson. Here's the classic Mingus chart in
a version from the Simply Mingus series
that exudes a sense of anger and sarcasm
and definitely projects an edginess. The
baritone sax and bass trombone will have
fun with the opening, and there's plenty for
the rest of the band to get excited about
in this medium swing romp. Includes
suggested solos and optional parts for flute,
clarinet and French horn.
10033671 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr.
Roger Holmes. From the brash, irreverent
and wildly popular television series Family
Guy, comes this supercharged, big band
style theme that swings hard! The tempo is
medium, the style is swing and it features
an alto sax solo and hot ensemble hits!
2482160 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Fast Track Shuffle—Doug Beach. Here's
a laid-back, fun, and hip shuffle that swings
hard. With an infectious head, great unison
writing, and a swinging sax soli, this chart
will be an impressive and easygoing
addition to your concert program.
11503724 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Filthy McNasty—Horace Silver/arr. John
LaBarbera. You'll like this one! It's a riff-
style shuffle featuring a head for alto,
trumpet and trombone that goes into a
rompin' Bb blues.
2122463 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Fly Me to the Moon—Bart Howard/arr.
Allen Gray. Oh, jazz standards just don't
get any better than Bart Howard's Fly Me
to the Moon! This chart pays homage
to the great Count Basie band and their
iconic version with Frank Sinatra. With a
subtle swingin' opening, this chart builds
into a big tutti section before there's room
for improvised solos. Finally, the band
enters again to swing it hard all the way to
the end. This one's got to be in your jazz
library. Highly recommended!
10752071 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 65.00
Foundation Issues—Paul Baker. This
hard-swinging 12-bar blues features
acoustic bass in a Thad Jones-inspired
setting. It cooks right along and the
ensemble provides solid support for the
bass soloist. At a tempo of 140 bpm, this
chart provides a very accessible opportunity
for the unsung hero of the rhythm section to
shine. Soprano sax leads the sax section.
A unique and very cool trombone section
plus bass soli is wrapped between solos
for trumpet, soprano sax and bass before
heading into the shout chorus. Brass
ranges: trumpet to written high C and
trombone to G-flat. Bass features are hard
to find, and this one is outstanding!
10999402 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Full House—Wes Montgomery/arr. Mike
Kamuf. This exciting jazz waltz swings all
the way! The melody is stated by tenor and
trombone moving into two solo sections:
trombone 1 and trumpet 2, then alto 1
and tenor 1 followed by a drum solo. An
interlude builds into a reprise of the melody.
An outstanding chart! (5:00)
11570904 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Full Steamin'—Dave Hanson. Wow! This
chart swings from top to bottom. The vibe of
Don Menza's tune for Buddy Rich Groovin'
Hard is at the heart of this new chart. It's
a great opener or closer for a festival
performance!
11615252 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Haitian Fight Song—Charles Mingus/arr.
Andrew Homzy. Featuring a dark intensity
and a powerful unison riff figure in minor, this
medium swing chart is a great showcase for
your bass player as well as the trombone
section. The harmonic structure is quite
simple, but the depth of the arrangement
comes from the thematic layers that are
continually added throughout. Written
solo (or soli) sections are included for the
trombones and trumpets as well as notated
piano voicings and bass lines. The brass
ranges are moderate and optional parts are
included for flute, clarinet and F horn. Here
is an exciting Mingus gem for your band!
Highly recommended!
10005180 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Hay Burner (Full Score Edition)—Sammy
Nestico. Sammy Nestico loved horses, and
many of the titles he chose for his music
reflect that love - Hay Burner is a perfect
example. Aside from being a no-nonsense
straight-ahead swing chart, there is also a
tip of the hat to country music. As with all of
Sammy's music, there is ample opportunity
to show off the dynamic shadings that are
available in a big band.
11576718 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Hey Pachuco!—arr. Shane Porter. Your
students and audiences will love this
burning swing tune made famous by Royal
Crown Revue. The groove is set up with
a drum solo laying down a Sing, Sing,
Sing Krupa feel before the band enters.
A trumpet with plunger solo leads into a
sax soli section. Next, the trumpet section
is featured on a soli section before a half-
time feel gives the brass a chance to shine.
Returning to the original groove, a written
solo for tenor sax heightens the excitement.
Finally, there's an open drum solo before
the band enters and takes it on home. Pure
excitement!
10050989 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Honeysuckle Rose—Thomas "Fats"
Waller/arr. Paul Baker. Here's a swingin'
jazz classic played around 156 bpm with
written suggested solos provided for alto
sax 1 and trumpet 2 with cues for piano
and trumpet 1. The sax soli, drum fills, a
few familiar quotes, along with well-notated
rhythm section parts all come together to
create a fine chart that will make developing
groups shine. A nice swing chart done well!
10997198 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
How High the Moon—Morgan Lewis/
arr. Dave Wolpe. Now this is classy! Dave
Wolpe puts the trombones out front in this
solid swinger, and boy do they sound great
carrying the tune! This sits comfortably for
bands at the medium level, and three of
your bone players get a chance to solo, with
suggested solos offered. What a great chart!
2472224 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr.
John Wasson. From the Trombone Shorty
CD Backatown, this tune features the
powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans
second line feel along with elements of
contemporary rock. There's written or
improvised solo space for trumpet. In this
exciting chart, the ensemble alternately
screams with the full band riffs, then settles
into a simmering rhythmic groove. Also
included are written bass lines and piano
voicings. A real treat to perform and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
I Left My Heart in San Francisco—arr.
Quincy Jones. Quincy Jones wrote some
incredible arrangements on very popular
tunes for the Count Basie Orchestra. As
recorded on This Time By Basie, Quincy's
arrangement of I Left My Heart in San
Francisco features great interplay between the
ensemble playing the melody, and the piano
with written solo fills. With a tempo around
108 bpm, and a relaxed swing feel, there's
also short solo space for tenor saxophone,
and the ranges are very moderate. This chart
is playable by a lot of bands. It's a true classic!
Highly recommended!
10368506 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
I Mean You—Monk & Hawkins/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Written by Thelonious Monk and
Coleman Hawkins, this chart features a
freewheeling, New Orleans-style street beat
alternating with straight-ahead swing. Mike
Tomaro's setting is unique and creative on
this Monk classic. Trumpet and tenor share
the melody, and solo space is included for
trombone and piano with suggested solos
included. Highly recommended!
10033678 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
I Will Wait For You—Micahel Legrand/
arr. Mark Taylor. Originally composed
for the French musical The Umbrellas of
Cherbourg and recorded by many great
artists including Connie Francis and Chér,
this swinging arrangement for vocals and
jazz band seamlessly weaves in and out of
a half-time swing/swing feel, features a great
instrumental break and a brief Trumpet 2
solo. Key of A minor and Bb minor.
11617953 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
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. . . . . . 55.00
