SKU: M7.SMP-1071
As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra on the Newport album, this clever Willie Maiden arrangement is set in three sections - ballad, medium swing and fast swing. There is solo space for baritone saxophone (written out), bass (written out), tenor saxophone, trumpet, alto saxophone, and lead trumpet (a la Maynard). While this chart will certainly take some work to pull off, it will absolutely be worth it in the end! You band and audiences will love this great rendition of Old Man River! 5-5-4-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-230
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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 medium-tempo swing chart which features, among other things, a marvelous sax soli (about three choruses). This is an absolutely wonderful chart, written for and recorded by the great Basie Band. 5-5-4-4 (flute double on tenor part) (condensed score).
SKU: M7.SMP-332
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.
SKU: M7.SMP-931
This is a wonderful chart, an old tune in a new dress, as only Bill Holman can do it. It's the exact chart as recorded by the terrific Charlie Barnet Big Band. The tempo is bright, a swinging excursion into the clever writing of Holman. Solo space for piano, alto, tenor, trumpet, and drums. There is a great sax section soli and the usual, wonderful, roaring ensemble shout choruses. A big finish ends an amazing chart. 5-5-4-4 (4 tpts. work just as well).
SKU: M7.SMP-402
Bill Holman titled this one after the signs which used to be in the old-time dance halls around the country. Written in the '50's for Maynard's Birdland Dream Band, this chart is a laid back, swinging tune, with a roaring ensemble section near the end. Blowing space for trombone and tenor.5-4-4-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-231
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.
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.BARN-32314300
A hot new contemporary up-tempo Woody Herman styled swing arrangement of a great old jazz standard. Has a slow blues intro and a huge ending with lots of enjoyable big band swinging in between. Ranges are reasonable (1st trumpet to Bb above the staff) and it has short solo spots for trumpet, tenor sax and trombone (suggested written solos are provided). Can't be beat!
SKU: M7.SMP-196
This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD I Told You So. This is a rip-roaring, swinging chart. It starts with trombones and rhythm setting the time with simple halfnote figures. The saxes and trumpets join in with a swinging, exciting series of lines, and away we go ! One of the great shout choruses of all time! Features solo space for tenor sax, trombone, piano and drums. A great closer for your programs. 5-5-4-4.
SKU: M7.BARN-32247600
A hot, drivin' shuffle by Dominic Spera that is sure to be a big favorite at festivals and concerts everywhere. An extremely bold introduction gets things started on the right foot and then it just gets better and better! Easily opened up for as many solos as you wish, this exciting chart is a real showstopper for a solid band.
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