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H Shiny StockingsFrank 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.
10071900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H
Sing, Sing, SingLouis 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 . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Sister SadieHorace Silver/arr. Bryan Kidd.
Experience this hard-bop style work that really gets
things kickin'. The saxes open with the famous head
and this chart has been made more accessible, yet
remains true to the original. There are a wealth of
performance suggestions included to make this
chart work at many ability levels. Containing all
the elements of Horace Silver's original tune, this
arrangement can be opened up to feature more
soloists than just the tenor (provided with a written
solo and changes). A sax soli feature helps to bring
this one home! An outstanding arrangement of a
jazz standard!
10009016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
SplankyNeal Hefti/arr. Sammy Nestico. For
years, directors have been waiting for the release of
the original Basie version of this great blues classic.
It's full of Sammy's unique ensemble writing and
has plenty of room for blues solos.
2185155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Stan's the ManDominic Spera. Stan's
the Man is an outstanding tribute to the great
Stan Kenton and his bands. From the opening
written piano solo to the classic big Kenton-ish
ending, this fine chart allows for plenty of solo
space for soloists of choice. The ranges are not
really extreme, but the lead trumpet needs to
be strong up to high C and the lead trombone
goes up to A above the staff. Great music from a
terrific composer paying tribute to another great
composer. Great festival chart!
2379956 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Star EyesGene DePaul/arr. Dave Wolpe. This is
an outstanding, swingin' chart from master arranger
Dave Wolpe on this Gene DePaul classic! It's a great
tune set at around 152 bpm, with fat ensemble
voicings, nice solis, written solos for trumpet 2
and piano, and optional wind and vibes parts for
expanded instrumentations. What's not to like?
10452112 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Stompin' at the Savoyarr. Greg Yasinitsky.
After the initial statement, Greg Yasinitsky gives
this Benny Goodman treasure an updated and
contemporary flair while remaining true to the
original. It's all there in this exciting chart... nice
dynamic contrasts, a stop-time section, a sax
section soli, ensemble interludes, a written or
improvised trumpet 2 solo, and it's all played
around 168 bpm. The lead trumpet range is to
written B-flat above the staff and optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentations. Solid with
proven appeal!
10513990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")
George Gershwin/arr. Dave Rivello. This medium
swing trumpet solo feature contains tons of jazz
substance! Arranger Dave Rivello captures the
distinctive "Miles Davis-Harmon Mute" sound in this
outstanding chart that features both the band and
soloist "a la Miles." The 2nd trumpet solo part goes
to written F on the top line, and the lead trumpet
goes to written A. Highly recommended!
10011971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Switch in TimeSammy Nestico. Sammy
Nestico wrote this classic chart for the Count
Basie Orchestra and it was recorded on the album
Basie - Straight Ahead. An approachable chart for
advancing groups, this minor blues outing features
attractive chord changes and a brilliant finale.
Classic Basie!
546390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Take FivePaul Desmond/arr. Rich DeRosa.
Perhaps the most famous time chart of all, Take
Five is in 5/4 but the rhythmic pattern is clear and
consistent throughout. You'll find this arrangement
very accessible with easy alto sax and drum solos,
plus modest brass ranges. This chart features a
more laid-back style than the original and is sure
to be just as important today as was in the 1960s.
Recommended for every jazz enthusiast!
10049802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Take the 'A' Train (Original Version)Billy
Strayhorn/trans. David Berger. This very special,
historic publication is an exact transcription of the
1941 version recorded by Duke Ellington. David
Berger's expertise is evident in the completely voiced
rhythm parts and written out solos. This classic
belongs in every jazz ensemble library everywhere!
2237790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Tenor Madness (Little Big Band)Sonny
Rollins/arr.Mark Taylor. Using tenor and baritone
saxes to do the heavy lifting, here is a fun chart
on this Sonny Rollins classic! There are clever
ensemble interludes and a shout chorus to round
out this swingin' chart for little big band. 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!
10374156 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
That's Lifearr. Gordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin's medium-slow treatment of this
familiar standard swings hard right from the top!
This expertly crafted chart features plenty of tutti
ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and piano,
and a short but potent sax soli. Silky smooth!
2286565 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 There Will Never Be Another You (Little Big
Band)Harry Warren/arr. Rick Stitzel. Set in
a medium swing style, this chart for small band
opens with a duet of trumpet and baritone sax
on the iconic melody. The rest of the ensemble
provides the accompaniment, then a tutti shout
chorus follows the solo section. The solo spaces
are for tenor and trumpet with suggested solos and
chord/scale sheets included. Instrumentation: Six
Horns (ATB Saxes, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone) and
four Rhythm with optional additional parts included
for Alto, Tenor and Trombone. A marvelous setting
of a familiar standard!
10490315 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Things Ain't What They Used to BeMercer
Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock. Mercer Ellington's
classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock treatment!
The style is down home, the solos are for alto,
trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax, and the
lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the
staff. Also included is a powerful Baylock-style
shout chorus and optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. It's a fun chart and it gets our
highest recommendation!
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n This I Dig of YouHank Mobley/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This jazz classic was penned by tenor
saxophone great Hank Mobley. Perfect as an
opener or closer for any performance, this up-
tempo swing chart is solid from beginning to end!
Highly recommended!
10283038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Told Ya SoGordon Goodwin. More accessible
than most Gordon Goodwin charts, Told Ya So is a
medium-swing modal original. The tempo is around
140 bpm, there's a flexible solo section that has
written solos provided for flute (optional), alto 1, tenor
1, bari, trumpet 3 and trombone 1. The lead trumpet
range is to written B above the staff and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
It's relaxed and kinda laid back, but still has the
Goodwin intensity. A fun-to-play, more accessible
Goodwin chart! Highly recommended!
10355628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Unit 7Sam Jones/arr. Rich Sigler. This great
tune as arranged by Rich Sigler just feels good
all the time! The nice, swingin' groove happens
immediately, and the backgrounds on the second
half of the chorus provide very cool transitions
and contrasts. Played at around 150 bpm, it
includes a suggested or ad lib alto solo, a big
shout chorus and a hint of Stan Kenton too.
Optional parts for expanded instrumentations are
included. Highly recommended!
10513897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Walk, Don't Runarr. Quincy Jones. If you
want a chart that swings, this is it! This incredible
arrangement by Quincy Jones was recorded by the
great Count Basie Orchestra on their album This
Time By Basie. It's set as a medium-up swing
chart and has amazing ensemble writing with very
playable rhythms and ranges. There's ad lib solo
space for tenor saxophone and a written piano
solo. The arrangement culminates in a smokin'
shout chorus, with drum solo fills, before taking it
to the end. Straight from the Basie book, this is a
must-have for your jazz band library!
10368516 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 A Waste of RationsNeil Yorke-Slader. A unique
march-like intro leads to a medium tempo, good
time, saucy swing style in this fun and light-hearted
chart. The format is 12-bar blues and there's an
open solo section with chords provided. The saxes
carry the first chorus with nice brass hits leading
into the solo section. There's a highly effective stop-
time a cappella section, plus short drum breaks at
the end. The rhythm section parts are fully notated
and the brass ranges are C6 for trumpet and F4
for trombone. A good time will be had by all with
A Waste of Rations!
10512644 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n The Way You Look TonightJerome Kern/arr.
Sammy Nestico. Sammy Nestico's interpretation
of this great old tune is right on target for today's
jazz ensembles, with all the class we have come
to expect from this master arranger! Written in a
relaxed swing style, this chart features lots of tutti
ensemble writing, very melodic counter melodies,
and also a wonderful sax soli. No solos required.
2259943 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n West Coast BluesWes Montgomery/arr. Kris
Berg. With a solid 3/4 foundation, this iconic Wes
Montgomery blues tune receives the full treatment
by arranger Kris Berg. It's fun to play and hear, has
written or ad lib solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, and
includes an optional flute double for alto 2 for an
authentic sound. Optional parts are also included
for expanded instrumentations. Just great!
10311447 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Whisper NotBenny Golson/arr. Vince Norman.
A wonderful jazz standard composed by the
incomparable Benny Golson, this chart on Whisper
Not features a melody and solos handled by
trumpet 2 and tenor sax 1. The medium swing
tempo is about 108 - 112 bpm and there are no
worries about brass range issues. Optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentation. Your
band will play this chart with precision and mature
musical flair. It's a quality chart from top to bottom!
Highly recommended!
10355632 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Work in ProgressGordon Goodwin. If you want
to play original Gordon Goodwin charts but find
them are too challenging, check this out! Composed
and arranged by Gordon Goodwin specifically at a
more accessible level, this medium tempo swing
chart is outstanding! The lead trumpet range is to
written G on top of the staff and there's an open
solo section with written solos provided for E-flat,
B-flat instruments and trombone. It's the Gordon
Goodwin Big Phat Band sound, but accessible for
your band!
10277755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Work SongNat Adderley/arr. Erik Morales. Wow!
If Nat Adderley could hear this chart on his iconic jazz
standard, he would be pleased! The first statement
stays very close to the original, which is a good
thing. The solos are for written or improvised alto
and trumpet, and the solo backgrounds are simply
wonderful. This swinger plays well at about 176
bmp, has excellent full-ensemble passages, a bari
sax and rhythm section break before the last chorus,
an exciting shout chorus, and great development.
This chart has it all! Our highest recommendation!
10513905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Yardbird Suite (Little Big Band)Charlie
Parker/arr. Mark Taylor. Arranged for six horns
and rhythm section, this accessible chart on
Charlie Parker's swing classic features a trio of
alto sax, trumpet and guitar to start things off,
followed later by great sounding scoring for the full
ensemble. Solos are included for trumpet and alto
sax with chord/scale sheets in all keys imcluded.
Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone
and rhythm section. Optional parts are included for
alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10461362 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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