By The Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band. Edited by Ted Hogarth, Rob Duboff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Bob Brookmeyer. For big band (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, 2 Baritone Saxophones, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Bass, Drums (Optional)). Ballad. Medium. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

By Claude Thornhill. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Gil Evans. For Big Band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

Big band - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1057

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1057. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1057).

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Bob Curnow continues to add to his catalog of arrangements of Metheny & Mays compositions. Metheny & Mays have given us a great upbeat rock tune with a beautiful melody! This chart will challenge and excite your band, while providing the alto soloist a chance to build a solo that will thrill and wow the audience. A terriffic way to add some exciting variety to your concert program!

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1233

Swing. Composed by Dave Brubeck. Arranged by Drew Zaremba. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1233. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1233).

If you are looking for a modern arrangement with a classic feel, Drew Zaremba has done just that with Dave Brubeck's 'Cassandra.' Recorded by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band on their CD Lab 2014, Drew uses theme and variation to take this marvelous, swinging melody into challenging, extensive and exciting places. In addition to featuring the depth of your ensemble, including woodwind doubles, lots of counterpoint, and tempo and style changes, there is also solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet. This chart is the real deal! 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1156

Bass Trombone Feature. Composed by Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach, and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Johnny Richards. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1156. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1156).

Originally arranged for George Roberts and the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Johnny Richards' treatment of the beautiful ballad Yesterdays is a bass trombone feature throughout. In typical Kenton fashion, the ensemble writing is stunning, as it dramatically interplays with the featured soloist. Never having been recorded on a Kenton album, this rare gem is a ballad that will challenge your band and astound your audiences. 5-5-5-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-677

Swing. Composed by George Gershwin and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bill Russo. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 677. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-677).

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Russo always created wonderfully interesting (and challenging) arrangements of standard tunes. He explores unusual instrumentation and exciting new harmonizations. Recorded on the Kenton Sketches on Standards LP. (This music is available from Mosaic Records in their Russo/Holman CD set.). 5-5-5-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-393

Swing. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 393. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-393).

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As recorded on the brilliant recording A Dream Deferred (Flying Dutchman CYL2-1449), by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra. It opens with the countdown to launch and proceeds to a bright swinging tempo in an extended blues harmonic scheme. It features a trumpet solo, lots of sax section unison blowing and exciting, challenging music throughout. This is one of Oliver's most exciting, energetic pieces! Go for it! 5-4-4-4.