By Sammy Davis Jr.. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Marty Paich. For big band with vocal (Vocal, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophones, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums). Swing. Medium. Score and parts. Publ

By The Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof and Rob Duboff. Arranged by Sy Oliver. For big band with vocal trio (Lead Vocal, Backing Vocal Duet, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Guitar,

By Dean Martin. Edited by Rob Duboff and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Nelson Riddle. For big band with vocal (Vocal, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones (4th is Bass), 2 Violins, Viola, 2 Celli, Guitar, Pian

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-2, Trombone 3 (opt.), Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1182

Swing. Composed by Billy Byers and Count Basie. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1182. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1182).

Much like Neil Hefti's Li'l Darlin', this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest. There is also the contrast of a strong shout section before returning to the quieter approach. This was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album Count Basie's Finest Hour (originally Basie Land). Set as a medium-slow swing feel, there are solos for trumpet and piano. In this edited version, the arrangement is almost exactly like the original, except the solos are written out, the high trumpet parts are adjusted, and the saxophone parts have been simplified a bit. 5-4-4-4.

Big band (Alto Sax 1/Flute, Alto Sax 2/Flute, Flute/Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2/Flute, Bass Clarinet (opt. Baritone Sax), Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-395

Aka Patterns For Orchestra. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 395. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-395).

English.

Also known as Patterns For Orchestra (as recorded on the Verve jazz masters 48 CD), this is one of Nelson's very interesting charts. It has a very angular, exciting melody in a brisk swing tempo, and lots of solo space for trombone (as recorded by J.J. Johnson). The solo space could be filled by piano or any other instrument as well. The instrumentation has been converted to 5-4-4-4, a standard big band.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trumpet (optional), Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-231

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Count Basie. Sheet music. Slow Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 231. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-231).

English.

This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD I Told You So. This is yet another terrific Holman chart written for that band! A slow, swinging, Li'l Darlin - ish kind of chart, it has solo space for trombone and piano. This is an absolutely wonderful chart, written for and recorded by the great Basie Band. 5-5-4-4.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1213

Swing. Composed by Bee Walker, Kay Twomey, and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Billy Byers. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1213. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1213).

English.

Many have tried, but few have been able to match the incredible swing that happens when you combine Billy Byers' arranging with the Count Basie Orchestra. Originally recorded on the Basie album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra, Hey, Jealous Lover is a medium-swing chart that will excite your band and audiences alike! Filled with typical Basie-esque piano solo fills (written out), there is also room for trumpet and tenor saxophone improvisation. The ensemble writing is powerful and swinging; nothing complex or rhythmically awkward, just a great melody with hard swingin' horn lines and tasty solo spots. 5-4-4-4.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1072

Swing. Composed by Benny Carter and Count Basie. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1072. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1072).

English.

Anyone familiar with Benny Carter's music knows what to expect ....... the highest quality, lovely melodies or swinging tunes that lift you out of your seat. This piece is a part of the CD The Legend, as recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra. It is a bright, swinging, happy chart with solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano and bass. It makes a great opener. This is the way to wake up your band and your audiences. 5-4-4-4.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 4, Bass Trombone 5 (Solo), Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1156

Bass Trombone Feature. Composed by Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach, and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Johnny Richards. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1156. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1156).

Originally arranged for George Roberts and the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Johnny Richards' treatment of the beautiful ballad Yesterdays is a bass trombone feature throughout. In typical Kenton fashion, the ensemble writing is stunning, as it dramatically interplays with the featured soloist. Never having been recorded on a Kenton album, this rare gem is a ballad that will challenge your band and astound your audiences. 5-5-5-4.

Big band (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax 1-2, Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 1-5, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-619

Tenor Sax Feature. Composed by Edward Heyman and Johnny Green. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 619. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-619).

Bill Holman, well known for his solo features, originally arranged this iconic tenor saxophone feature, 'Out of Nowhere,' for Bill Perkins and the Stan Kenton Orchestra in the mid '50s. Set as an up-tempo swing, the tenor saxophone is featured throughout and has lots of solo space to make this tune its own. Combine that with a cookin' rhythm section and great swinging ensemble passages, this chart is really happening! This new Finale edition provides cleaner, more correct parts and is easier to read with better page turns. This 'pro' version is the original chart requiring 10-brass. Brass ranges are reasonable in both versions (highest note for trumpet is a written D). 5-5-5-3.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano/Guitar, Bass, Drums) - intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1207

Swing. Composed by James Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Billy Byers. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1207. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1207).

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The Count Basie Orchestra performed the music of Billy Byers for many, many years. His arrangement of Come Fly With Me is recorded on the Basie album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra. Set in an up-tempo swing feel, Byers hits it hard from bar 1 and doesn't let up until the end of the chart. The interplay between saxophones and brass is clever and energetic, while the full ensemble writing is classic Basie sound at its finest. There is solo space for tenor saxophone, with fantastic ensemble backgrounds throughout much of it. No jazz library is complete without this classic Count Basie chart! 5-4-4-4.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano/Guitar, Bass, Drums) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-648

Swing. Composed by Ray Wetzel and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 648. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-648).

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This is the original version of the tune recorded in 1946, and also included in the Milestones LP. This was transcribed by Bob Curnow for Gunther Schuller's Smithsonian Jazz Orchestra concerts. Tenor and alto saxophone solos. 5-5-4-4 (note only 4 trombones).

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 1-5, Piano/Guitar, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-532

Trombone Feature. Composed by Bill Russo and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Trombone Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 532. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-532).

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The Stan Kenton Orchestra was always an ideal showcase for the outstanding soloists within its ranks. This piece was written to feature Frank Rosolino on trombone. Absolutely the best! A trombone feature throughout. Recorded on the Kenton New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm CD. 5-5-5-4.