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n Mister Jinglesarr. Bob Turner. Here's a
lighthearted jazz waltz version of the holiday favorite
Jingle Bells that will be wonderful change-of-pace
programming for any holiday jazz performance!
Played at around 168 bpm, it includes interesting
ensemble passages, a light and airy jazz style, and
a written or improvised piano solo near the end. The
flexible instrumentation can be played by almost any
combination of four, five or six winds and rhythm
section. Mister Jingles is also available as a standard
big-band chart (Pepper number 10517620).
10517612 Flexible Instrumentation. . .ME 40.00
n
Moment's Notice (Little Big Band)John Coltrane/
arr. Mark Taylor. This chart on John Coltrane's
standard features plenty of tutti ensemble playing
within the little big band format. A solo for tenor
sax is followed by a swingin' shout chorus for the
entire group. Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone and rhythm section with optional additional
parts for alto, tenor and trombone.
10461372 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
Mood Indigo (Little Big Band)Duke Ellington/
arr. Mark Taylor. The flowing melody and lush
harmonies of this Ellington favorite are set in a
medium samba style in this creative arrangement
that takes full advantage of the little big band
format. In addition to full ensemble choruses and
trade-offs, there is solo space for alto sax as well
as guitar and/or piano with suggested solos and
chord/scale sheets included. Instrumentation: six
horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets, one trombone)
plus four rhythm with optional additional parts for
alto, tenor and trombone.
10490313 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
n More or LessNicholas Fernandez. Opening with
bass, adding drums and then keyboard, and then
horns, this flexible instrumentation funk chart can
be played with a 4, 5 or 6 instrument horn section.
Many extra parts are included to mix and match
the horn section to find the desired sound, or to
match the horns available. Extra wind parts include
additional saxophone and brass parts as well as
Flute, French Horn and even Baritone T.C. (15 horn
parts in all). There's an open solo section with chord
symbols provided. Also available in a separate big
band version. Accessible funk chart!
10320128 Flexible Instrumentation. . .ME 35.00
A Night in Tunisia (Little Big Band)Gillespie &
Paparelli/arr. Michael Mossman. Michael Mossman
takes Dizzy Gillespie's signature tune into new
territory, with a touch of mambo in this distinctive
arrangement for little big band. A perfect way to
showcase a trumpet soloist, the full ensemble also
plays an important role in this sophisticated and
dynamic arrangement for six horns and rhythm
section. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets;
1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section. For flexibility,
optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes
and Trombone.
10317258 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
n NoraBob Turner. Wow! This beautiful swing
ballad features alto sax throughout and includes
written parts for the solo sections, fills and a
cadenza at the end of the chart, or you can just
let the soloist wail. Also included are solo parts for
B-flat and C treble clef instruments or C bass clef
instrument so that any player can be the featured
soloist. The ethereal piano part at the beginning
sets the mood for the transition into the soft swing
feel. Highly recommended!
10454507 Flexible Instrumentation. . .ME 40.00
Now's the TimeCharlie Parker/arr. John
Berry. This medium swing standard by jazz master
Charlie Parker gives even young players a great
opportunity to learn style and an introduction to
improvising. Inexperienced combo performers will
have fun and enhance their playing skills while
learning to listen, phrase, and improvise in a small
group environment. 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. Here's a great
musical introduction to Charlie Parker!
10523770 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . E 25.00
l Out of the PastBenny Golson. This small group
chart is a slow swinger and was featured on the
1957 Dizzy Gillespie album The Greatest Trumpet
of Them All. It opens with trumpet presenting the
melody, then trombone, and back to trumpet. Solo
space is offered for tenor, trombone and trumpet,
followed by a restatement and development of the
head. There's lots to learn from this quiet, mellow
chart! Instrumentation: ATB saxes, trumpet,
trombone, piano, bass, drums and optional guitar.
10607172 Combo (Octet) . . . . . . . M 45.00
n Philadelphia Funk MachineBob Turner. This
flexible instrumentation funk chart can be played
as a 4, 5 or 6 horn combo chart. Additional parts
are included so the horn section can be mixed and
matched to find the desired sound. Optional parts
are also included for Flute, Horn and Baritone T.C.
10295314 Flexible Instrumentation . . M 35.00
The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. John Berry.
The familiar bass line and melody riffs from this
Mancini classic adapt perfectly for jazz combo in this
easy arrangement by John Berry. It's flexibly scored
for four-plus horns, 3 rhythm and optional guitar,
making it ideal for available combinations of players.
With suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all
keys included, it's well-suited to emerging small
group players. This iconic tune is a natural for
younger players in the small group environment!
10523768 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . E 25.00
The Pink Panther (Little Big Band)Henry
Mancini/arr. Mike Tomaro. This timeless Mancini
classic gets a makeover inspired by the version
recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium
swing with an occasional hint of rock thrown in.
This is a highly effective treatment for the little big
band instrumentation. 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!
10376190 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
PlacidRick Hirsch. As its title suggests, Placid
is a peaceful, restful ballad. Take your audiences
to a quiet, clear night with a fresh blanket of snow
as the lovely melody carries through the entire
piece, and is passed from musician to musician.
With ad lib solo options included in all parts, there
are echoes of a "Charlie Brown Christmas" here.
Improvised solo options are available in all parts,
and it's scored for three horns and rhythm, with
optional parts for flugelhorn, trombone, flute,
clarinet, and all four saxophones.
10371032 Flexible Instrumentation . . M 18.00
n The Real Cool Book (14 Transcribed Octet
Charts)Various Composers. At a total of
468 pages, this set features 14 transcribed
octet charts of west coast, "cool jazz" classics!
It contains eight separate books, in one big
binder, for Piano, Bass, Drums, Trombone,
Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, and Baritone Sax
transposed to their keys. The included tunes
represent a glossary of iconic "cool school"
favorites that every jazz player and audience
will enjoy! Contents: Bernie's Tune (Supersax
style arrangement of a classic Chet Baker/
Gerry Mulligan recording); Boplicity (transcribed
from the classic Miles Davis recording Birth of
the Cool); Dance for Daddy (a wonderful Marty
Paich arrangement as recorded by the Dave Pell
Octet); Ellingtonesque (a gorgeous tribute to Duke
from the pen of Lennie Niehaus); Java Junction (a
quintessential cool jazz chart as recorded by the
Dave Pell Octet); Mike's Peak (a swinging Shorty
Rogers favorite from the Dave Pell Octet library);
Rocker (transcribed from Miles' Birth of the Cool);
Walkin' Shoes (one of Gerry Mulligan's most
famous tunes); Westwood Walk (another happy,
swinging Gerry Mulligan original); You're My
Everything (Marty Paich's ebullient arrangement
of the Harry Warren standard) and more! At a
price that translates to $11.00 per chart, this set
is perfect for better high school, university and
professional groups!
10345634 Combo
Set of 8 Books . . . . M-MA 88.00
l Sea Breezearr. Benny Golson. Sea Breeze
is an impressionistic chart for small group and is
a trumpet feature throughout. Beginning with a
rubato introduction, it alternates between rumba
and swing styles, and Golson arranged it without
solos except for the trumpet feature. As is typical
of Golson's writing, there are fresh-sounding
harmonies and voicings. This was originally
recorded by Dizzy Gillespie on his 1957 album The
Greatest Trumpet of Them All. Instrumentation: ATB
saxes, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, drums and
optional guitar.
10607174 Combo (Octet) . . . . . . ME 45.00
Sesame Street ThemeJoe Raposo/arr. John
Berry. One of the most recognizable television
themes ever written, this has been a favorite
melody with jazz players for years. Now younger
players can experience it with this great sounding,
flexibly scored, 4-horn combo setting.
10034429 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 25.00
n SidewinderLee Morgan/arr. John Berry. Here's
Lee Morgan's early jazz-funk tune in an attractive
setting for jazz combo. Flexibly scored, with all solos
and rhythm section parts written out, this is classic
jazz at its best!
2473000 Combo (Octet) . . . . . . . . E 25.00
Sidewinder (Little Big Band)Lee Morgan/
arr. Mark Taylor. One of the early and soulful jazz/
rock tunes, Lee Morgan's Sidewinder features
a distinctive groove and funky, riff-like phrases.
In this arrangement for little big band, a trio of
trumpet, tenor and guitar state the head in the
beginning joined later by the rest of the ensemble.
Suggested solos are included for trumpet, tenor and
drums 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!
10317254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
n SnowfallNicholas Fernandez. This modern,
fusion style chart for small groups features flexible
instrumentation and a cool melody. Playable with
a 4, 5 or 6 horn combo plus rhythm section, it
includes 15 additional horn parts so that it can
be played with virtually any horn combination.
The solos are open with chord symbols and one
suggested solo for alto sax provided.
10355398 Flexible Instrumentation. . .ME 35.00
So WhatMiles Davis/arr. John Berry. In this
easy combo version of the Miles Davis modal
classic, the melody can be performed as a feature
for the bass player, or you can use the cues
provided in parts 3 and 4 as well as the piano part.
Featuring flexible ensemble scoring in four parts,
the parts include: Part 1 - Trumpet or Alto Sax;
Part 2 - Alto Sax or Trumpet; Part 3 - Tenor Sax,
Alto Sax or Trombone; Part 4 - Trombone or Tenor
Sax, plus Piano, Bass, Drums and optional Guitar.
Highly recommended!
10461414 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . E 25.00
4 So What (Little Big Band)Miles Davis/arr.
Michael Philip Mossman. Here is the Miles Davis
jazz standard skillfully and uniquely arranged
for six horns and rhythm section. On the head,
the saxes take the signature melody line
answered by the brass. The open solo section
features tasty background figures, followed by
a tutti ensemble section before returning to the
head. Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes,
two trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm
with optional additional parts for alto, tenor and
trombone. Don't miss this chart on the iconic Miles
Davis standard!
10556792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
H
Spain (Little Big Band)Chick Corea/arr. John
LaBarbera. John LaBarbera has taken his well-
known version of Chick Corea's Spain and done a
great job of adapting it for the small band format.
Certainly an exciting offering for mature players in
an arrangement for six horns and rhythm section!
Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone
plus rhythm section. Optional additional parts
included for alto, tenor & trombone.
10098771 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 45.00
H
St. Thomas (Little Big Band)Sonny Rollins/
arr. Mark Taylor. Plenty of solid tutti ensemble
scoring is featured in this arrangement for small
group of Sonny Rollins' familiar Latin standard.
The solo section can be opened up for any player
and a tasty unison ensemble chorus follows.
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets are
included. Highly recommended! Instrumentation: 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section.
Optional additional parts are included for alto, tenor
& trombone.
10098775 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
n Stolen MomentsOliver Nelson. Here is the
most familiar of the charts from Oliver Nelson's
The Blues and the Abstract Truth album released
in 1961. Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor and Baritone
Saxophones, Trumpet, Piano, Bass and Drums.
Highly recommended!
10288441 4 Horns
with Rhythm Section. . . M 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 . . . . . . . M 45.00
Terminally HipGordon Goodwin. A medium
bright swinger at around 160 bpm at the medium
grade level, this dynamic chart is scored for tenor
sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and
drums. Solo space is included for all players.
10452176 Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone
& 4 Rhythm . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
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, two trumpets, one trombone)
plus four rhythm with optional additional parts for
alto, tenor and trombone. A marvelous setting of a
familiar standard!
10490315 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
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