Big Band-Dedicated to the great jazz vocalist Betty Carter this exciting new up-tempo swing chart is the opening cut on Bobby Watson's big band album 'Tailor Made' (Columbia CK 53416). This 'burner' is perfect as a concert or festivalopener. Includes solos for Tenor Sax and Trombone.

If you have the horses let 'em run with this churnin' burnin' swing monster from Maynard's big band album 'Big Bop Nouveau.' This chart really burns but will sound just as hot with the tempo turned down a notch or two.Includes some smokin' optional choruses featuring saxes alone without rhythm section.

Here is an impressive burner based on the Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer standard. The elongated melody in the beginning is interspersed with solo drum fills. Solo space is included for piano and tenor with outstanding backgroundsfrom the full ensemble. Meant to be played as fast as you dare this deserves a feature spot on your program.

Professional Editions - Grade 5 From the movie 1941 this is John Williams' big band era extravaganza from the dance marathon scene. Written in a '40s swing style this up-tempo burner gives every section a feature spot and is guaranteed to bring down the house.

Composed by jazz legend Joe Henderson this uptempo burner from Mark Taylor features a mesmerizing groove and masterful scoring. Opening with a trio of tenor guitar and vibes layers of sound are gradually added to create a powerhouse effect. Includes solo space for tenor and feature spots for the brass section and saxes. (Recorded by the University of North Texas 2:00 Lab Band - Jay Saunders director)

Big Band-In the best Count Basie tradition here is an exciting burner from this respected writer. This chart features saxes off the top hot brass punches and a driving ensemble shout to the end. Includes solos for Piano and Tenor.

Titled in honor of Charles Mingus' good friend and mentor Oscar Pettiford this swing chart opens with the two tenors followed by all the saxes and finally the entire ensemble. Whether you play this at a medium tempo or as ablazing burner the result is the same – a unique-sounding chart that swings like crazy.