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Billie's Bounce—Charlie Parker/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Here's a fresh take on the bebop
blues classic by Charlie Parker. In the Little
Big Band format, it starts out in a funk style
then alternates with swing. The soloists
have an opportunity to improvise in both
styles. The small-band instrumentation
is: six horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets
and one trombone) plus four rhythm with
optional additional parts included for alto,
tenor and trombone.
10617898 Combo . . . . . . . . . . .M 45.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Joe Zawinul and Weather Report turned
the jazz world on its ear with this iconic
fusion composition from their 1977 album
Heavy Weather. Arranged here for six
horns and rhythm section, this version
retains all the drive and uplifting energy
of the original. Instrumentation: six horns
(ATB saxes, two trumpets, one trombone)
plus four rhythm with optional additional
parts for alto, tenor and trombone. Perfect
for smaller programs, or additional
ensemble opportunities!
10617894 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr.
Mark Taylor. The haunting and distinctive
Blackbird, from The Beatles' White Album,
is adapted here in a moderate and soft
samba style in the Little Big Band format.
Trumpet and alto sax are featured on
the melody and for written or improvised
solos. This creative chart also has some
nice ensemble trades with the drums.
Flexibly scored for three saxes, two
trumpets, one trombone, and four rhythm
with optional additional parts for alto sax,
tenor sax and trombone.
10909026 Combo . . . . . . . . . . .M 45.00
Blue Bossa—Kenny Dorham/arr. Mark
Taylor. Sounding full and richly varied, here
is a great six-horn chart on the timeless
Kenny Dorham jazz standard. The melody
is first stated by a trio of trumpet, tenor
and guitar followed by the full ensemble,
then solo sections for trumpet and tenor.
Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets 1
trombone) plus rhythm section with optional
parts included for alto sax, tenor sax and
trombone. Highly recommended!
10374158 Combo . . . . . . . . . . .M 45.00
Blue Train (Blue Trane)—John Coltrane/
arr. John Wasson. A well scored little Big
Band version of this classic John Coltrane
masterpiece.
11617965 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
The Blues Walk—Clifford Brown/arr. Paul
Murtha. This classic riff tune from Clifford
Brown, in a moderate swing style, gives
even young players a great opportunity to
learn style and small group playing. Flexibly
scored for four-plus horns, 3 rhythm and
optional guitar, it's perfect for available
combinations of instruments. The included
suggested solos and chord/scale sheets
will help novice soloists learn soloing skills.
Online audio tracks are available from the
publisher as an additional instructional tool.
This classic tune is natural for younger
players in a small group environment!
11100203 Combo with Online Audio
Access (Four-Plus Horns &
Rhythm Section) . . . E 25.00
Clambake (Flexible Instrumentation)—
Rick Hirsch. Warning: this tune is extremely
catchy and may not leave you alone!
Clambake is built upon a classic Bo Diddley
groove, and written in B-flat for accessible
improvisation. It's scored for three horns
and rhythm and includes mix-and-match
horn parts for all saxophones, flute, clarinet,
trumpet, trombone, and French horn. The
solos are open and improvised for any
number of players. Plus, the rhythm section
parts are notated as needed. Fun, fun, and
more fun!
10999427 Combo . . . . . . . . . MA 24.00
Corn Bread—Lee Morgan/arr. Mark Taylor.
Similar to Lee Morgan's Sidewinder, this
tune is written in a moderate soul/jazz style.
This funky arrangement for six horns and
rhythm section is sprinkled with stop-time
breaks and catchy riffs, plus it's a fun chart
for soloing! The small band instrumentation
is for six horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets and
one trombone) plus four rhythm with optional
additional parts included for alto, tenor and
trombone. It's perfect for smaller programs
and additional ensemble opportunities!
10617900 Combo . . . . . . . . . . .M 45.00
Cotton Tail—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark
Taylor. Here's one of Duke Ellington's
iconic tunes in a swingin' chart scored for
the little big band format. Mark Taylor really
gets the most out of just six horn parts in
this great-sounding chart! Solo space is
included for trombone and alto sax, and
then later for piano and trumpet. Here's a
great opportunity to feature your key big
band players!
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The Dance That Never Was (from Four Ether-
eal Planes)—Josh Trentadue. Featured
on multiple Spotify playlists, this beautifully
moving ballad is a perfectly sentimental
tune for any jazz combo program.
11614383 Combo Lead Sheet MA 6.00
Dat Dere—Bobby Timmons/arr. Mark
Taylor. Penned by Bobby Timmons and
recorded by a number of jazz artists over
the years, Dat Dere is a great example
of soul jazz from the early '60s. This
arrangement for little big band features alto
sax and trumpet on the head, a section for
open solos, and a short ensemble shout
at the end. Perfect for small bands and a
reliable programming choice!
10759362 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Dixieland Combo Pak No. 1—arr. Paul
Severson. The traditional Dixieland sound
skillfully arranged for younger players
- without straining the music budget.
Contains four full-length arrangements
for clarinet, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone,
guitar/banjo, piano/conductor, bass/tuba,
and drums. Includes: Alabama Jubilee; St.
James Infirmary; Down By The Riverside
and Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue. Audio
tracks are now available online from the
publisher for streaming or downloading.
2079333 Combo with Online Audio
Access (Octet) . . . ME 50.00
Dixieland Combo Pak No. 3—arr. Paul
Severson. More great Dixieland combo
charts arranged for clarinet, trumpet, tenor
sax, trombone, piano, guitar/banjo, bass/
tuba, and drums. Titles include: When the
Saints Go Marching In; South; Lazy River
and Royal Garden Blues.
2100949 Combo (Octet) . . . ME 50.00
Dixieland Combo Pak No. 16—arr. Paul
Severson. This pak includes four beloved
American standards and is scored for
clarinet, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone,
piano, guitar or banjo, bass or tuba, and
drums. Includes: Just a Closer Walk
with Thee; The Sidewalks of New York;
American Patrol and Put Your Arms
Around Me. Audio tracks are available
online from the publisher for streaming and
downloading.
2219939 Combo with Online Audio
Access (Octet) . . . ME 50.00
Don't Blame the Salsa—Erik Sherburne.
Get everyone up and dancing with this
hip and infectious samba groove! It is
well scored and can be put together with
minimal rehearsal time. There are chord
changes for all instruments and a written
solo for tenor sax.
11515653 Combo . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—
Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. True to
the original medium-tempo swing style, this
creative chart in the Little Big Band format
features satisfying full-ensemble scoring
with suggested or improvised solos for
tenor sax and trumpet. Scored for three
saxes, two trumpets, one trombone and
four rhythm, with optional parts for alto
sax, tenor sax and trombone, this is great
for additional performance and rehearsal
opportunities for key players. Highly
recommended!
10909024 Combo . . . . . . . . . . .M 45.00
E a s y D o e s I t ( F l e x i b l e
Instrumentation)—Erik Sherburne/
arr. Bob Turner. In a slightly mysterious
fashion, this small group chart is a laid-
back swing ballad and is an ideal solo
feature for trumpet. The solo is completely
written and includes an optional
improvisation section over the included
changes, as well as a satisfying, short
cadenza at the ending. Scored for six
horn parts plus rhythm section, it features
completely flexible instrumentation for
almost any combination of instruments.
This fine chart is also available in a big
band version (Pepper number 10999492).
Super for aspiring trumpeters!
10999502 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
El Fuego de la Tierra (The Fire of the
Earth - Flexible Instrumentation)—Erik
Sherburne/arr. Bob Turner. The unique
scoring of this high-energy samba chart
with flexible instrumentation for a small
group allows it to be tailored to available
players to get the desired sound. All
players are featured at various points
throughout the chart. An open solo
section lets you feature your soloists, and
a unison soli section is followed by more
development. A sample solo is included in
the alto sax part along with chord changes
in all the parts. A big Latin shout chorus
brings it home in an impressive fashion!
This dynamic work is also available in a
big-band format, #10882380.
10882368 Combo . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
F i r s t F u n k y N o e l ( F l e x i b l e
Instrumentation)—Erik Sherburne/arr.
Bob Turner. This funky version of the
holiday favorite The First Noel, with its
unique treatment of a holiday standard,
is accessible to younger jazz ensembles.
Flexible instrumentation charts are written
for up to six horns and allow for the band
director to mix and match the horn section
to the instrumentation that is available.
Fifteen individual parts are included.
11206064 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
The First Noel (Flexible Jazz Ensemble)—
arr. Debra Stempien & Greg Turner. This
traditional Christmas carol begins with
the familiar melody set to jazz harmonies
in a chorale style before moving into a
medium-tempo jazz waltz. Students will
have the opportunity to study standard
jazz articulations and rhythms as well as
idiomatic chord voicings. The solo section
includes suggested written solos and chord
symbols for students who want to improvise.
11348690 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Four—Miles Davis/arr. Mark Taylor. In
the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this
medium up-tempo jazz standard from
Miles Davis works perfectly in this six
horn, little big band format. Carefully using
the combination of saxes and brass to full
advantage, this one swings hard from start
to finish! Included are suggested solos for
alto sax and guitar along with chord/scale
sheets in all keys. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes;
2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone plus Rhythm
Section. For flexibility, optional parts are
included for Alto and Tenor Saxes and
Trombone. Highly recommended!
10317256 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Georgia on My Mind—Hoagy Carmichael/
arr. Mike Tomaro. Made popular by Ray
Charles, but recorded by countless artists
through the years, Hoagy Carmichael's
beloved classic is instantly recognizable.
This chart for little big band features a
slow and bluesy swing style with solos for
alto sax and trombone. Instrumentation:
ATB Saxes; 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and
rhythm section with optional parts included
for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax and Trombone.
Highly recommended!
10775166 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Gettin' Funky on the Housetop—Erik
Sherburne/arr. Bob Turner. Here is a
funky take on the holiday classic Up on
the Housetop! Arranged for a flexible jazz
combo, this is a fun and grooving version
that crowds will love.
11399414 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
God Rest Ye Merry Funkymen—arr. Erik
Sherburne. Arranged for combo, this funky
version of the traditional Christmas carol is
just what your bass player is looking for.
It features the alto sax in the solo section,
which is also open for other players to take
a turn. A stellar chart for your next holiday
concert!
11572366 Combo . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Hep Cat Blues (Flexible Instrument-
ation)—Bob Turner. This original up-
tempo blues chart is a great opener for any
concert. This chart includes an alto solo
which can be played ad lib or as written.
The flexible nature of this arrangement
will make it accessible to bands of many
different sizes and abilities - it includes 15
individual horn parts to make this possible.
Get your students playing the blues!
11206066 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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