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Blues & Swing advanced
Bohemian RhapsodyFreddie Mercury/arr. Rick
Hirsch. Yes, this is for real! Queen's magnum opus,
in a jazz language, orchestrated for big band, with
jazz solos for Trombone (also cued in Trumpet 5/
Flugelhorn) and Alto or Baritone Sax thrown in for
good measure. Additional features include multiple
tempos and feels ranging from 76 to 304 bpm, to
styles including an a cappella sax soli introduction,
jazz ballad with double time, shuffle, and swing
sections culminating in a rubato ending. This is a
major work for jazz ensemble at 9 to 10 minutes
that students and players will want to work on. Solid
saxophone parts, tempo changes, mature brass
figures, and a whole lot of fun! Instrumentation:
5 Saxes (AATTB), 5 Trumpets (on Flugelhorns), 4
Trombones (3 Tenors and 1 Bass), Guitar, Piano,
Bass and Drums, with optional parts for Flute and
Vibes. The lead trumpet range goes to written high
D with an optional F, and the rhythm section parts
are fully notated.
10371013 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
n Boop Boo Be DoopBill Holman. Bill Holman
wrote some of the best music played by the Stan
Kenton Orchestra and Boop Boo Be Doop is surely
one of those charts. At around 220 bpm, this is
a bright swinger that is a Holman trademark. The
melody is scored for four horns within the big band
setting, and those four horns, Alto, Tenor, Trumpet,
and Trombone, are also the featured soloists. As
recorded on The Concepts Era - Live! album, this
chart represents Holman's ability to write swinging,
exciting music for big band. 5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets,
5 Trombones, Piano, Bass, and Drums.
10368495 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 59.00
n C-Jam BluesDuke Ellington/arr. Bill Holman.
Bill Holman grabs this iconic Ellington tune and
runs with it. The arrangement, with its straight-
ahead, driving swing, and tons of great background
figures is yet another amazing example of Holman's
extraordinary arranging skills. There's solo space for
tenor saxophone and, of course, trumpet. There is
no real need for any extra high trumpet playing here.
The ensemble shout choruses alone are enough
reason to put this chart in every jazz band library in
the land. You will have a blast with this one!
10162085 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 67.00
Cellar DwellerJohn Fedchock. This medium-
swing minor blues chart puts the focus on the
foundation of your band's brass section... the
bass trombone. A solid melody set below the staff
and into the pedal register is offset by dramatic
ensemble punctuations, sending the soloist off
into an ad lib or as written solo section with simple
chord changes. The shout chorus incorporates
dynamic exchanges between the ensemble and
bass trombone, with all leading to the final recap
and low note finale.
10367832 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n Chunka LunkaMary Lou Williams. It's amazing
how contemporary this Mary Lou Williams chart
sounds considering it was written so long ago. It
proves how far ahead of her time this writer was.
This cool, funky arrangement is very playable and
features a memorable piano and rhythm section
hook that you'll be humming for days! Solos for
tenor saxophone or flute, as well as an open solo
section are provided. Chunka Lunka is a great
opportunity for players to work on soloing over blues
changes. Highly recommended.
10368155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n ConfirmationCharlie Parker/arr. Dave Rivello.
This great chart on Charlie Parker's Confirmation
clearly confirms this arranger's remarkable arranging
skills. The melody is stated by alto and trumpet, solo
space (written or improvised) is for trombone and alto
and there is plenty of ensemble work for everyone. It
is a rewarding chart of the highest caliber.
10277952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Cut 'n RunGordon Goodwin. This swinger is
like a high-wire act requiring speed, agility and
horsepower! Brilliant composer/arranger Gordon
Goodwin penned this up-tempo chart for his
fabulous Big Phat Band and is recorded on his
CD, The Phat Pack. High-energy throughout with
solo space for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone.
Standard instrumentation. Wow!
2480799 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10012411 The Phat Pack Dual Disc
CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
4 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 . . . . . . . . . . 68.00
n EpistrophyMonk & Clarke/arr. John Fedchock.
Featured on Woody Herman's 1986 Grammy
nominated album, 50th Anniversary Tour, this
John Fedchock arrangement captures the unique
elements of Thelonious Monk's composition
and couples it with the exciting signature sound
associated with the best of Herman's "herds." Solos
are featured for 4th Trumpet, 1st Tenor and 1st Alto
(originally played by Woody on Soprano Sax). The
band gets a workout in dynamic ensemble interludes
as well as the culminating shout chorus. An optional
open solo section is also included. This would make
a great band showcase for a festival or competition!
10368159 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
H Giant StepsJohn 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 . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
H God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Gordon
Goodwin. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat
Band, this hot chart features the saxophone section
in a chorale introduction, a full ensemble swing at
about mm 200, a sax soli, solo space for alto, tenor,
trumpet, trombone and piano, a modulation and a
big shout chorus. It's all here, it's Gordon Goodwin...
what else do you need? Highly recommended!
10028191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n The Heat's OnSammy Nestico. Originally
recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra and later
revised for the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally
Sammy, this wonderful chart features a very bright
tempo and features solo tenor sax. It also includes
several spots for up-front drum work and even
allows room for an extended drum solo if desired.
10283474 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n I AmOmar Thomas. I Am swings at around
184 bpm and has a contemporary ECM feel. It's
a musical journey and is sure to test the artistic
bounds of your band as they explore all this chart
has to offer. In addition to exceptional ensemble
writing, there is solo space for Tenor and Piano
(notated for Piano and ad lib for Tenor). If you are
looking for an expressive chart to give your band
and share with your audiences, then this is the
one for you! 5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets, 5 Trombones,
4 Rhythm.
10368504 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 69.00
H I Just Can't Wait to Be KingElton 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 . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n The Intrepid FoxFreddie Hubbard/arr. Eric
Richards. Here's Freddie Hubbard's exciting jazz
standard, as arranged by Eric Richards. The melody
is stated by saxes and trumpet 2, solo space is for
alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 2 and guitar, all optional as
needed. There is space for a drum solo as well. An
interlude with lower dynamic levels is a nice contrast
but overall, the chart is pure energy top to bottom!
10277942 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n IsotopeJoe Henderson. In 1998 the Joe
Henderson Big Band album won a Grammy Award
for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance. All of
the arrangements featured lengthy solos for tenor
saxophone. Included are open solo sections so that
any number of soloists may be featured. In addition,
while there was no guitarist used during the
recording sessions, a guitar part has been included
as Henderson had done in his arrangements.
These arrangements will require significant time
to prepare, but they would be amazing for any
competition or festival! Ranges: Trumpets 1, 2 &
3 to A6, E6, C#6; Trombone 1 to C5.
10348444 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
n Limehouse BluesPhillip Braham/arr. Les
Hooper. After a medium tempo intro that features
a piano line, the chart morphs into a burnin' swing
chart at 250 beats per minute, so hang on to your
hat! Solo space is provided for tenor but you can
open it up easily. This is hot with great Les Hooper
lines, counterpoint, cascading sections, pyramid
patterns and just flat-out swingin' music. Seriously,
it's great! Highly recommended!
10277929 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Love ChantCharles Mingus/arr. Steve Slagle.
Recorded by the Mingus Big Band on the CD
Que Viva Mingus!, this stellar chart takes the
band through an extended modal format, while
always swingin'! With a unique blend of group
improvisation, full ensemble passages, and solo
space for trombone, tenor sax and trumpet, this
medium tempo chart is another standout from this
iconic contemporary big band!
10374136 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
l MachineBill Reddie. Recorded by the Buddy
Rich Big Band on both their albums Big Swing
Face and The New One, this great Bill Reddie
chart is one of the most dynamic tunes Buddy
every played with his band...and they played it
for years and years every night. Set in a medium
tempo, this chart swings unmercifully when played
by a pumped up and energized rhythm section.
While certainly playable, this chart is not for the
faint at heart and will absolutely be loved by both
your band and audiences alike. Complete with
tenor saxophone solo and, of course, drum solo,
Machine is a must-have!
10455870 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
l Mid-RiffBilly Strayhorn/ed. Jeff Lindberg. As
composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn, this
medium-up tempo swinger at 164 bpm, was
originally recorded by Duke Ellington. It's been
edited and transcribed by Jeff Lindberg to exacting
specifications and includes all the solos by the
Ellington band members.
10452184 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Blues and Swing
Advanced
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Bohemian Rhapsody—
Freddie Mercury/arr. Rick Hirsch.
10371013 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
10371013E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 70.00
Sing, Sing, Sing—
Louis Prima/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10311471 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Big Dipper—Thad Jones.
543249 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
On Green Dolphin Street—
Bronislau Kaper/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10353484 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—
arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10028191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Isotope—Joe Henderson.
10348444 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
I Just Can't Wait to Be King—
Elton John/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10012009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Spain—Chick Corea/arr. John LaBarbera.
10052511 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10052511E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 60.00
I Am—Omar Thomas.
10368504 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.00
A Shade of Jade—Joe Henderson.
10348458 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
Lush harmonies, exceptional writing!
Carol of the Bells
arr. Rich DeRosa/adpt. Bob
Curnow.
This magnificent scoring
of Carol of the Bells by Rich DeRosa
was part of a long overture originally
commissioned by the WDR Big
Band. Bob Curnow has adapted the
score in two versions to allow for the
traditional jazz ensemble to perform
a contemporary setting that will be a
wonderful addition to any big band
Christmas performance. The Pro
Version is seven minutes in duration
and includes improvised solos for
alto saxophone and trumpet. The
Edited Version is five minutes long
and is exactly the same except
there are no solos. These stellar
charts are full of lush harmonies and
exceptional writing!
10461316 Jazz Ensemble
Pro Version . . . . . MA 72.00
10462073 Jazz Ensemble
Edited Version . . MA 67.00
Legendary Strayhorn!
Mid-Riff
Billy Strayhorn/ed. Jeff Lindberg.
As composed and arranged by Billy
Strayhorn, this medium up-tempo
swinger at 164 bpm, was originally
recorded by Duke Ellington. It's
been edited and transcribed by Jeff
Lindberg to exacting specifications
and includes all the solos by the
Ellington band members.
10452184 Jazz Ensemble . . . A 70.00
