"A Hefti Dose of Basie," as performed by Patrick Williams big band on his brilliant CD Home Suite Home---this chart is a marvel of taste and restra...
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Dont be fooled by the medium-tempo intro---this chart morphs into a burnin swing chart at 250+ BPM. Solo space is provided for tenor but you can op...
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Arranged here in a Basie-style slow swing setting, this well-crafted chart starts out as a study in ensemble writing with the brass in buckets and ...
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This well-known theme gets a make-over inspired by the version recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium swing with an occasional hint of ro...
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Originally recorded by the Bill Watrous big band back in the '70s, John La Barbera brings us this sizzling version of his classic samba-style compo...
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Trombone and baritone sax are featured at the top in this nicely stylized setting. Written in an uptempo swing style and skillfully contrasting the...
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Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early '80s, and recorded again recently by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive g...
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Rick Lawn brings us a funky take on a stretched out blues form with a slippery melody and sophisticated harmonies. All goes according to plan throu...
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Commissioned by the band director son of a Top Gun Flight School Instructor in memory of his father, this high powered swing chart starts with a ve...
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Originally written as a lilting funk chart for five piece band, this conversion to full big band has allowed the tune to develop into a multi layer...
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Female VocalKey: FThis is an authentic-sounding arrangement which maintains the dynamic feel and sound of Stevie Wonder's original 1968 recording. ...
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• Arrangements of classic tunes and jazz standards• Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section• Background figures and e...
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Of the relatively few number of instrumental hits recorded by pop group Chicago, “Mongonucleosis” recorded in 1974 remains a popular standout. This...
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Another devastatingly beautiful Ellington ballad, this alto feature is one of the most evocative melodies in his output. Only two-and-a-half minute...
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A legendary flag waver that features a rare drum solo by Chick Webb, this was one of the standards that ushered in the "Jazz Age." Prominently feat...
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This uptempo blues will allow your tenor soloist to stretch out. A great example of the Ellington riff style, this chart can be opened up for multi...
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Using a distinctive medium slow swing feel this chart makes full use of the 6-horn format, skillfully alternating tutti passages with sections usin...
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Relaxed medium swing.• Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section• Background figures and ensemble soli section– more th...
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Uptempo Latin style.• Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section• Background figures and ensemble soli section– more tha...
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Classic blues tune in an uptempo swing style.• Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section• Background figures and ensemb...
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Uptempo bebop swing,tutti scoring.• Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section• Background figures and ensemble soli sec...
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Featuring a quirky blend of reggae and blues, this original by jazz master John La Barbera is an appealing and unique change of pace. Solo space is...
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Dedicated to Henry Mancini, this clever original in a characteristic medium swing style features a number of “Hankisms” embedded throughout. Flutes...
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The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Tr...
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