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

SKU: M7.SMP-224

Ballad. Composed by Pat Metheny. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Ballad. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 224. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-224).

English.

As commissioned (and recorded) by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany, this is an extended arrangement based on a gorgeous melody by Pat Metheny. The saxophone players double on flute (sax 1), clarinets (sax 2-4) and bass clarinet (sax 5). There is solo space for piano, tenor sax and trombone, as the chart moves from a rubato ballad, to a bossa feel, to a rock ballad feel, and back to the rubato again. This is a highly, emotionally charged piece which makes a wonderful addition to any program. Limited brass ranges. The chart also includes an interweaving of Metheny's pensive melody Tell Her You Saw Me. 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.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-323

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Buddy Rich. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 323. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-323).

English.

This chart was a staple in the Buddy Rich Big Band library for a long time, spinning off of the incredible excitement of that band. Recorded on the CD Swingin' New Big Band by Buddy, this chart starts off roaring and never quits. Rich used it as an Opener for years. 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).

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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, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-332

Rock. Composed by Robert Macgimsey. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Rock. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 332. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-332).

English.

Bill Holman's Great Big Band was a sensational ensemble! That album has just been re-issued on Mosaic Records. This chart is an example of Bill's talent for investing old material with brilliant new ideas. It originally featured Bill Perkins on tenor sax and Conte Candoli on trumpet solos. An exciting, amazingly fresh, inventive chart. Recorded on the Bill Holman's Great Big Band CD. 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-923

Trumpet Feature. Composed by George Gershwin. Arranged by Bill Potts. Sheet music. Trumpet Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 923. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-923).

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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.

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).

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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/Flute 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-4, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-383

Swing. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Medium Shuffle. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 383. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-383).

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Here is a terrific medium-tempo shuffle chart that the Buddy Rich Band played all the time. It was recorded on the Swingin' New Big Band album (CD available from Sierra Music), and has wide open blowing space in the blues format. A great shout chorus finishes off this exciting, swinging chart from Oliver Nelson. 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-564

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Medium Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 564. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-564).

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Here is a terrific medium swing chart, also written for Stan Kenton in the 50s. Although it was never recorded commercially by the band, it was played a great deal in live performances throughout the country and is on a number of transcription recordings. It cooks from beginning to end, and features solo space for trumpet and tenor sax, and one of those patented Holman ensemble shout choruses that just swings like crazy! 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, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1232

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1232. Published by Handelsware (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.

Big band - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1009

Swing. Composed by Kurt Weill. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1009. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1009).

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This is a wonderful, easy-swing chart on a great standard, set at a moderate tempo. Bill wrote this for and recorded this on his album Bill Holman's Great Big Band (Capitol and Mosaic). It features a tenor and trumpet solo, and terrific ensemble sections for which Bill Holman is very well known. This chart should be very accessible for most bands. 5-4-4-3 (with 2 optional french horn parts).

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, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1190

Swing. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1190. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1190).

This Oliver Nelson melody was originally recorded with a small group. Bob Curnow took this great tune and arranged it for big band in a very hip way! Set in an easy swing feel, this chart has quite a bluesy feel to it while providing a nice variation to the standard blues changes that you might not expect. There is solo space for alto saxophone, trombone and piano. In this pro (original) version, you will find Oliver Nelson's amazing solo transcribed and arranged as a trumpet soli. Very cool and fun to play! If you like Oliver Nelson's music, you'll love this chart! 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1248

Swing. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1248. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1248).

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra on their album Berlin Dialogue for Orchestra, Checkpoint Charlie is some of Nelson's most creative writing. Full of up-tempo energy, Oliver masterfully intertwines the melody in the saxophones with counter-lines from the brass to create an incredible tapestry of sound. There is plenty of solo space for trombone to stretch out, giving a great contrast from the full ensemble sections to the lone soloist with rhythm section. This pro version is exactly as Oliver Nelson's recorded version. 5-4-4-3.

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) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1077

Tenor Sax Feature. Composed by Les Hooper. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1077. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1077).

English.

This is a fast, swing chart that is a feature for tenor saxophone. The soloist gets to blow in a free-form setting, or the soloing can be done in time with the rhythm section. The rest of the band plays a neat, tight introduction to the improvisation, and they follow the solo with the same swinging, nifty music as the front end. This is a clever, hip, piece that makes a great addition to any program..... especially if your brass section needs a rest. Les recorded this with his wonderful band on Live at Typhoon. 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1121

Up Swing. Composed by Maynard Ferguson and Willie Maiden. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1121. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1121).

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Written for and recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Birdland Dream Band, this chart by Willie Maiden is uncharacteristically easy to play for the band due to very reasonable brass ranges. However, this is a 2 tenor saxophone and 2 trombone feature throughout. While quite a bit of the solos are written out, there is also a lot of space for improvisation. This is one of Willie's most delightful pieces scored for Maynard. 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-557

Latin/Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Latin/Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 557. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-557).

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Rarely does a piece turn up like this one. Although written for Stan Kenton (the mid-1950s), the chart never was recorded by the band (Holman doesn't know why), and it was lost for years. It is a sensational piece, combining Afro-Cuban rhythm (Latin) and Swing, and featuring solo space for tenor sax, trumpet and drums. It utilizes counterpoint between the wind sections over a Latin vamp and explores the perfect balance between counterpoint and dynamic ensemble writing in the Swing sections. This is Holman at his very best! 5-5-5-4.