SKU: M7.SMP-1232
Bill Holman's music never disappoints, and 'Introduction to an Ending' is no exception! Originally written for and recorded on the Charlie Barnet Big Band 1967 album, this straight-ahead blues tune features the saxophone section with a long, wonderful soli that grows for over 70 bars before ripping into the solo section. There is solo space for alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, and drums. Filled with energy and excitement, the shout chorus comes roaring in to take the tune out with a bang. This is a great addition to any program! 5-4-4-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-1194
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Short, sweet and swingin'! Willie Maiden's arrangement of I'll Be Seeing You packs a whopper in a tiny box, making this chart perfect as an encoure closer for any set. As recorded by Maynard Ferguson and his orchestra on the album Dancing Sessions, Willie's arrangement makes great use of the trombone section as they carry the melody upfront before passing it around to the rest of the band. There is some space for a short trumpet solo before the band comes roaring in at the end to take it out with a punch! This chart should be in every band's library! 5-4-4-3 (opt. original instrumentation available as 4-4-2-3).
SKU: M7.SMP-1131
This is another great Oliver Nelson chart (it swings like crazy!). It starts in 3/4 and then goes to 4/4 and has a wonderful feel and flow as it moves through the different sections. The piece has very limited brass ranges with some optional octave writing in the trumpet 1 part. There is solo space for alto saxophone, trumpet, piano and drums. This big band arrangement was adapted by Bob Curnow from the original small band version as recorded on Oliver Nelson Plays Michelle (Impulse). 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.BARN-32314100
A big time shuffle chart by Dominic Spera that really cooks. Plenty of solo space for the soloists of your choosing and Spera's solid soli and ensemble writing makes this an impressive choice for better bands. Lots of appeal as this dynamic chart romps & stomps down the road!
SKU: M7.BARN-32305600
A big time bebop swing chart. Perfect competition chart or great opener for any concert. Hot!
SKU: M7.BARN-32371700
This magical up-tempo Spanish rock chart with lots of unison sectional lines for the horns will have your students sounding bigger and better than they really are! The chart develops by building on rhythmic ideas from every section starting with the rhythm section featuring the bass player. Multiple auxiliary Latin percussion parts are written for two players. There is solo space for your trumpet player with additional room for percussion or any other instrument of your choice. A guitar performance help sheet with suggested voicings and scales is also included in the bag of tricks. A perfect chart for any concert or festival performance and a sure winner with students and audiences alike!
SKU: M7.SMP-1052
This is a great swingin' blues chart that is playable by most any band. With solo space for almost anybody, this toe-tapping tune is a great vehicle for opening up a chart to showcase the soloists in your band. Written in the Count Basie style.
SKU: M7.SMP-923
This is surely one of Gershwin's most beautiful melodies, and Potts arranged it to feature trumpet throughout (as recorded on the 1959 album The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess, featuring the Bill Potts Big Band) . Lush orchestration, rich harmonies, reasonable ranges and a touching ending make this chart a great choice for festival programming. This should be in every big band book. 5-5-5-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-1234
Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has composed a fascinating, brooding, and pensive melody of 'Mixed Emotions.' Set in a very contemporary feel with lush harmonies and reasonable brass ranges (highest note for trumpet is a written B), this flugelhorn feature also includes wonderfully written ensemble passages and will enchant your band and audiences alike. Originally recorded by the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band on their album Lab 2014, this piece requires woodwind doubles (clarinet). 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-345
Bob has created an absolutely thrilling 12 minute work, inspired by his Celtic roots (Towednack is a small area in Cornwall, England). The Celtic influence is heard in the triple-meter settings and the interlude which reflects back on a Riverdance style of music. Tenor sax is featured. Very much in the genre of his Metheny/Mays charts of the past. Commissioned by Riverside Community College (CA) Performed at the August, 1999 Kenton Sounds concert in Los Angeles. No w.w. doubles. The CD on which this piece is recorded is Towednack, Bob Curnow and the SWR Big Band (available from Sierra Music). 5-4-4-4 (opt. vibes and aux. perc.).
SKU: M7.SMP-1259
New to the Sierra Music family, Tom Molter has written an exciting and compelling piece akin the big band charts inspired by the music of Pat Metheny. Apollo's Reel is set in a bright 3 feel with temporary shifts to a 4/4-swing feel. This modern piece will provide energy and depth to any concert. 5-4-4-4.
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