Shorty Rogers was one of the primary creators of West Coast jazz both as a composer and performer. Popo is a great example of a cool blues in a medium tempo with solo space for any player.

Based on Michael Mossman's arrangement recorded by Tito Puente (on Special Delivery) here is Gerry Mulligan's jazz standard set in a simmering mambo style for Little Big Band. The entire ensemble gets a good workout on this well-crafted chart.

Based on the early Quincy Jones version of this song from the '70s this easy funk chart created by Paul Murtha really cooks. Includes written or ad lib. solos for alto and trumpet.

Here's a nice change-of-pace swing tune that will work great for contest or concerts. The tempo is relaxed just enough to make it easy for younger groups to handle comfortably. Plenty of tutti ensemble playing and lush harmonies.

Initialement intitulé ' Threes ', son intrigue tourne autour de Bobby (un seul homme incapable de s'engager pleinement à une relation stable, sans parler de mariage), les cinq couples qui sont ses meilleurs amis et ses trois amies mariés. Contrairement à la plupart comédies musicales livre, qui suivent une intrigue claire, Company est un composé de vignettes courts, présentés sans ordre chronologique particulier, lié par une célébration pour le 35e anniversaire de Bobby. Compagnie était parmi les comédies musicales de premières pour traiter des problèmes adultes par le biais de sa musique. Comme Sondheim, ' ce sont des gens de classe moyenne avec la classe moyenne-problèmes '. C'est aussi un des comédies musicales des premières où les chansons a commenté les personnages de la pièce au lieu de favoriser l'intrigue, un dispositif qui est devenu un standard Sondheim. / Chant/Vocal/Choeur

One of the prettiest ballads ever written. Roger's carefully crafted arrangement for younger groups is lushly scored for the full ensemble.

With his usual flair Mike Tomaro has crafted a brilliant up tempo swinger on this Rodgers & Hart favorite. Great writing without being too difficult this chart swings from beginning to end and includes solos for trumpet and trombone.

Continuing the fine big band tradition of Count Basie and Thad Jones John Clayton's exquisite chart on this standard tune blazes a trail of excitement and power. Written as a medium up-tempo swinger the saxes are featured offthe top followed by trade-off solos for trombones and trumpets and later a tenor solo. A screaming shout chorus takes us out.

John Lewis (composer pianist and founder of the acclaimed Modern Jazz Quartet) penned Afternoon in Paris in the '50s and it has remained a jazz standard ever since. This nicely crafted version for younger bands opens witha small group on the head and drums on brushes. Solos for trumpet and tenor follow along with full ensemble statements.

Recorded by the hottest swing band today Big Bad Voodoo Daddy this chart epitomizes the energetic frenzy of the current “jump swing” movement. Along with the crisp ensemble lines Roger's arrangement features atrumpet/tenor duet on the melody as well as solo space for each. This will get everybody on the dance floor.

From the original TV series Spider-Man and featured on the soundtrack of the new blockbuster movie Roger Holmes has crafted an exciting arrangement for jazz ensemble. Based on a minor blues progression this one will be fun to play and easy to open up for solos.

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. Roger beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove for jazz ensemble in this nicely scored arrangement.

Drawing inspiration from the hot version recorded by Aretha Franklin Roger Holmes takes this Motown favorite (originally recorded by Sam & Dave) and creates a sizzling chart for big band. A driving rock groove and powerfulensemble lines help to make this one a winner.

L'Age de Noé est un arrangement que j'ai écrit pour les débuts de ma version de l'Orchestre National de Jazz en 1994, à partir d'une composition datant de 1980. C'est un morceau assez simple, de type concerto, sur une structure AAB de 3 fois 20 mesures. Dans mes orchestres, j'ai toujours souhaité que les solistes puissent changer à chaque exécution d'un arrangement. Ce fut le cas bien sûr avec l'O.N.J. Cependant, L'Age de Noé est vite devenu une sorte de morceau de bravoure pour Stefano di Battista qui l'a joué parfois à l'alto, mais le plus souvent au soprano. L'arrangement peut être joué par n'importe quel instrument soliste. Le conducteur sur deux portées sert pour toute la section rythmique. Chacun de ses membres détermine sa partie en fonction des données figurant dans ce conducteur. (Laurent Cugny) / Big Band / Partition

This classic swinger will send you and your jazz ensemble back to the big band era. By borrowing rhythmic and melodic ideas from two familiar big band standards Vuono has created his own big band classic. Alto and trumpet are both featured for solos and their parts contain both chord changes and written solos. To accommodate smaller ensembles this chart is playable with only five brass.