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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 55.00
American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. Glenn
Miller's band made this a huge hit in World
War II. Here it's scored for young players,
with 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 four saxes, three trumpets, three
trombones, and rhythm! Optional parts for
flute, two clarinets, horn in F, and tuba are
also included. 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
Basie-Straight Ahead (Professional
Version as Recorded)—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 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 45.00
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 45.00
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
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—Raye &
Prince/arr. Stephen Bulla. Originally a hit
back in 1941 for the Andrews Sisters, this
classic has stood the test of time and is
hard to beat for its entertainment value.
This updated version has all the excitement
of the original and the ranges are moderate
for the trumpets. There are solos for trumpet
and baritone sax in this outstanding chart
that will appeal to your audiences and
ensemble. Get out the saddle oxfords,
bobby socks and pleated skirts for this one!
2481643 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
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 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 45.00
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 45.00
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 45.00
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
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 52.00
The Giddybug Gallop—Duke Ellington/
arr. Mark Lopeman. This transcription of
Duke Ellington's 1941 recording was made
especially for Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2023-
24 Essentially Ellington High School Jazz
Band Program.
11626737 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
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