SKU: M7.BARN-32379500
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Here's a hot, driving shuffle full of sizzle and swagger that's playable by younger bands as well as more experienced groups. Includes an open solo section for the soloists of your choosing and suggested solos are included. A unison ensemble chorus leads to a rousing finale that will have audiences saying wow! Terrific concert and contest selection!
SKU: M7.BARN-32392900
An up-tempo rock shuffle chart by Howard Rowe full of exciting licks for the whole band to enjoy! Ranges are reasonable, and there is plenty of solo space for the soloists of your choosing. The rhythm section parts are carefully notated to get just the right groove, and it's playable with a limited instrumentation. Really moves!
SKU: M7.SMP-1252
Ever heard of Take the A Train? Not like this you haven't! Another ingenious arrangement from the towering Rich DeRosa, this up-tempo swing chart is a journey through creative waters from beginning to end and will not disappoint. In additional to incredible ensemble writing, there is improvisation space for piano and alto saxophone. As recorded by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band on their album Lab 2013, DeRosa's arrangement of Take the A Train is a must for any serious band. 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.BARN-32253800
A delightful Latin rock tune that really grooves. Very contemporary in nature and playable with limited instrumentation, Hot Sauce has all the ingredients to become one of your all-time favorite charts. Suggested solos are provided for the open solo section and it also includes several short written keyboard solos which really add to the flavor. Another winner by Howard Rowe! Hot!
SKU: M7.BARN-32360900
Did someone say, shuffle?? From the stop-time intro to a poppin' shout chorus, this Howard Rowe chart is maximum excitement! Subway Shuffle is an excellent showcase for soloists and ensemble alike and builds to a rousing finale!
SKU: M7.SMP-175
A really delightful samba! 339 measures of pure delight! Features soprano sax and flugelhorn, as well as drums and bass. This is one your band will want to play and play and play..... the samba we've all been waiting for! Soprano sax doubles on alto parts. 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-1239
As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, 'Heidi' is the 3rd movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. A gorgeous solo feature for alto saxophone throughout, this piece builds from a quiet beginning to a very powerful point (a 'Bolero' type of tension as the piece develops) before it diminishes to a quiet ending. This 'edited' version is in a lower key, has a shorter solo section and simpler brass ranges, making it more playable for both the soloist and the ensemble while still maintaining the integrity of Oliver's beautiful ballad. 5-4-4-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-958
As recorded on Tonight Show Band, Vol. 2 (Amherst), this chart won a Grammy for best big band arrangement. Holman took this great standard, put it in 3-4, and wrote scintillating counter lines that weave their way through the whole arrangement. Solo space for trumpet, and roaring ensemble passages make this chart something that should be in every big band library in the world. 5-5-4-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-207
The chart everyone has been waiting for!! Eight minutes of amazing, dynamic, exciting sounds! This arrangement was commissioned and recorded by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany. It is, of course, based on the centerpiece of the wildly popular show. Everytime this chart was performed in live concerts in Germany (and elsewhere), the audience just erupted with applause and standing ovations. This isn't an easy chart to play, but it is well worth the effort (similar to The First Circle in that respect). All ranges are fairly reasonable, with the 1st Tpt. part topping out at a written high E. This is recorded on the highly acclaimed CD Towednack, Bob Curnow and the SWR Big Band (available from Sierra Music). 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.BARN-32349200
A hot shuffle chart that kicks off by featuring a combo within the band for the first chorus. Includes a tasty sax ensemble section and solo space for the soloists of your choice. A rip-roaring shout chorus takes it out in fine style. A great feature for your whole band!
SKU: M7.BARN-32363200
Your band and audiences will love this funky rocker! This chart is all about the groove and once your band gets the groove going, it practically plays itself. Flexible solo space on easy changes, suggested solos, and hot brass punches make this a sure winner!
SKU: M7.SMP-1027
Holman has done a few arrangements of this tune, and this one may well be the best. Bill wrote this chart for the great Woody Herman Orchestra. It is written in a very bright swing tempo, and there is solo space for alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet. This chart has great line writing (no surprise there) and powerful, swinging ensemble shout choruses. Your band will really love playing this one. 5-5-4-3.
