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Big Band Standards
H 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 45.00
H 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.
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H 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!
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H 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 58.00
n 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 40.00
l Skyliner—Charlie Barnet/arr. Mark Taylor. At the
peak of the big band era, saxophonist, composer
and band leader Charlie Barnet recorded his
famous version of Cherokee followed shortly
by this second big hit. Treated here in a samba
style, Skyliner features the saxes playing the
smooth melody accompanied by a unison brass
counterline. There is solo space for tenor sax and
trumpet, followed by a sax soli and shout chorus
for the full ensemble. Suggested solos and chord/
scale sheets in all keys are included.
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H 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 38.00
H Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Vince
Gassi. This chart swings all the way and is very
playable by a young jazz ensemble. Arranger
Vince Gassi offers a fresh take on this classic,
yet captures the essence of this well-known
Strayhorn composition made famous by
Ellington. It's scored exactly right for younger
players... not too difficult but with fun-to-play
parts. With brief written solos for 1st alto sax and
1st trumpet, and easy ranges, it also has plenty of
dynamics to teach. A superb chart you will play
for years to come! Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation.
10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
4 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!
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4 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 46.00
Legendary
Billy Byers Charts!
Billy Byers provided the Count Basie band with some of the best charts of
the 50s and 60s. Here are three wonderful examples of Byers' artistry that
still resonate today. They are available in more accessible, edited versions,
as well as pro versions exactly as the Basie band performed them.
Check them out on jwpepper.com!
Count Me In (Edited Version)—arr. Billy Byers. Much like Basie's Li'l Darlin', this Billy
Byers compostion exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest. There is also the
contrast of a strong shout section before returning to the quieter approach. This was recorded
by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album Count Basie's Finest Hour. Set in a medium-slow
swing feel, there are solos for trumpet and piano. In this edited version, the arrangement is
almost exactly like the original, except the solos are written out, the high trumpet parts are
adjusted, and the saxophone parts have been somewhat simplified.
10455850 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
In the Wee Small Hours (Edited Version)—arr. Billy Byers. As recorded by the Count
Basie Orchestra on the album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra,
this arrangement by Billy Byers is a fantastic medium-slow swing chart. It's classic Basie
with a soft, swinging melody, room for solos, and an "in-your-face" shout section which then
returns to the quiet melody with a gentle ending. In this edited version, the solos are written
out for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano, the high brass parts have been modified, and the
rhythm section parts are fully notated. Big band charts don't get any better than this!
10455858 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
The Second Time Around (Edited Version)—arr. Billy Byers. Much like the arrange-
ments of Quincy Jones, Billy Byers provided the Basie band with some of their best music
ever recorded. From their album Frankly Speaking: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank
Sinatra, Byers' arrangement of The Second Time Around is a slow swingin' masterpiece. This
is a great dynamic chart that will stretch the group to play both very loud and very soft, and is
definitely an all-time favorite. In this edited version, the high brass parts have been eliminated,
the trumpet and piano solos have been written out, and the rhythm section parts are fully
notated. Every band should have this in their library!
10455884 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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