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).

English.

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.

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, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-322

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Bill Holman and Buddy Rich. Sheet music. Rock/Fusion. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 322. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-322).

English.

This is one of the most original big band rock/fusion charts ever written. The Buddy Rich Big Band recorded this as a Closer on the CD Buddy and Soul. Tenor solo and lots of exciting counterpoint. Red-hot ensemble passages prevail! Played on the Tonight Show many times when Buddy would be a guest. This is a terrific crowd-pleaser. 5-4-4-4.

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 1-4, Trombone 1-2, Bass Trombone, Trombone 4 (optional), Piano, Bass, Drums) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-149

Ballad. Composed by John Frederick Coots. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Ballad. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 149. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-149).

English.

A medium tempo, very interesting setting for this well-known standard. Lots of unison lines and superb counterpoint make this a masterful chart. You will NOT be disappointed in this one, or any of Holman's charts, for that matter. 5-4-4-3.