Big band (Soloist, Clarinet/Alto Sax 1, Clarinet/Alto Sax 2, Clarinet/Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, Mallets/Vibes/Xylo) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-989

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Astor Piazzolla. Arranged by Fred Sturm. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 989. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-989).

English.

As recorded on Libertango ! Hommage to Astor Piazzolla by the HR Big Band (Germany), this arrangement will surely lift your audiences out of their seats. It features a main soloist of your choice (originally recorded with bandoneon solo) and another solo for tenor saxophone. Various parts are included for different soloists to use. This marvelous arrangement opens with warm sounds in clarinets, muted trombones and flugelhorns behind the beautiful melody stated by the primary soloist. The setting is a medium tango, with a short, exciting swing section near the end of the chart. Once the piece moves into a strong, rock-fusion feel, there is no turning back. You and your band will love this chart. This requires clarinet doubles on the top 3 saxophone parts and bass clarinet on the baritone part. There is also a mallet part (marimba, vibes and xylophone). 5-4-4-5.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1099

Trumpet Feature. Composed by Jule Styne and Maynard Ferguson. Arranged by Willie Maiden. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1099. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1099).

This is a gorgeous ballad arranged by Willie Maiden for the great Maynard Ferguson Orchestra and is included in The Complete Roulette Recordings' (Mosaic). There is wonderful ensemble writing that is playable by most bands, and also features a short improvised solo for the tenor saxophone. With a strong, Maynard-like player for this lead trumpet feature (written out), your band will have a truly magnificent, knock-out ballad to add to any concert program. 5-4-4-3.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-2, 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, 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

SKU: M7.SMP-1245

Swing. Composed by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1245. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1245).

Sierra Music is excited to provide another original from Bob Curnow! 'The Secret of the Blues' is a fresh, new look at the blues with interesting altered changes, dynamics that move from the softest to the strongest possible, and an attitude that will get any audience fired up. This sultry, swinging, screaming blues arrangement is perfect for featuring many soloists (there is space for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, and piano) before the ensemble shines in a dynamic-building, roaring section prior to returning to the melody. The highest trumpet note is a written E. This chart is a must-have! 5-4-4-4.