SKU: M7.SMP-1151
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This is a beautiful, lush, straight-eighth ballad on the popular Cole Porter tune Easy To Love. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus, this short (and quite dancable) chart exemplifies the Kenton-esque warm and rich ensemble sound we all love. There is solo space for piano (written out) and for alto saxophone. Originally recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on their album Sophisticated Approach, this popular tune out of the Great American Songbook will put a smile on any audience's face. 5-5-5-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-207
The chart everyone has been waiting for!! Eight minutes of amazing, dynamic, exciting sounds! This arrangement was commissioned and recorded by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany. It is, of course, based on the centerpiece of the wildly popular show. Everytime this chart was performed in live concerts in Germany (and elsewhere), the audience just erupted with applause and standing ovations. This isn't an easy chart to play, but it is well worth the effort (similar to The First Circle in that respect). All ranges are fairly reasonable, with the 1st Tpt. part topping out at a written high E. This is recorded on the highly acclaimed CD Towednack, Bob Curnow and the SWR Big Band (available from Sierra Music). 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-459
Oliver had a great feel for the funky jazz style which was so popular. This chart features tenor sax throughout, and was recorded on the Fantabulous album. It is a very easy chart to play, and it would be a great addition to any big band book. This also could be played by a smaller instrumentation as recorded by Oliver (4 saxes, 2 tpts.2 trbs. 3 rhythm). 5-4-4-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-1138
This beautiful arrangement of the lovely popular Michel Legrand ballad was originally scored for the Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen. It is an alto saxophone feature throughout. The entire solo is written out (with changes provided to allow for improvisation). The accompanying band parts are very simple to play, making this chart accessible to most middle school bands. 5-4-4-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-1197
Vern Sielert has created a marvelous arrangement of Michel LeGrand's extremely popular melody. As recorded by the North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band, it is set in a modern ECM swing feel. The melody is stated by alto saxophone and flugelhorn, and they are featured throughout with extensive room for improvisation. Brass ranges are moderate. This edited version only requires 8 brass players. This chart will surely join Vern's arrangements of I Thought About You and Like Someone in Love as best-sellers! 5-4-4-4 (opt. vibes).
SKU: M7.SMP-555
Holman originally wrote this chart to feature Charlie Parker with the Kenton Band in the early '50's. Based on the changes to the ever-popular All the Things You Are, it features alto saxophone throughout (can be done with trumpet also), and the chart has all of the wonderful creativity for which Holman is so well known with his feature charts. It doesn't get any better than this! 5-4-4-3 (10 brass optional).
SKU: M7.SMP-1198
Vern Sielert has created a marvelous arrangement of Michel LeGrand's extremely popular melody. As recorded by the North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band, it is set in a modern ECM swing feel. The melody is stated by alto saxophone and flugelhorn, and they are featured throughout with extensive room for improvisation. Brass ranges are moderate. This is the original pro version requiring 10 brass players. This chart will surely join Vern's arrangements of I Thought About You and Like Someone in Love as best-sellers! 5-5-5-4 (opt. vibes).
SKU: M7.SMP-587
Stan Kenton had a certain touch in his arranging that stood out. He took a simple, slow-swinging approach to this great Neal Hefti tune, and it was one of the most popular charts played by the band in the 1970's. Piano takes the melody, while the trombones set the harmonic and rhythmic groove. This is a wonderful piece to program, becasue it is so different than most charts. 5-5-5-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-613
There are a few charts from this library which are very playable by any reasonably well developed jazz ensemble. This surely is one of the best! Holman created a beautifully layered piece, based on the Rhythm changes. This is one of the most popular charts in the entire Kenton Library. Solo space for alto, tenor, trombone and trumpet. Recorded on the Kenton Showcase LP in 1954. (This music is available from Mosaic Records in their Russo/Holman CD set.) 5-5-5-3.
SKU: M7.SMP-558
A true Kenton Classic. Alto saxophone, piano and bass are featured on this one-of-a-kind piece. The piece was recorded in the early 1950s by Stan Kenton, became a huge hit and found its way onto many albums, most notably Popular Favorites by Stan Kenton. If you need a Kenton chart that doesn't demand a great deal of hard, high blowing, this is the one. 5-5-4-4.
SKU: M7.SMP-1042
As originally recorded by the great Charlie Mariano with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this is a must-have solo feature for alto saxophone. Let your alto player (or trumpet ...... parts provided for either) shine on this popular standard, arranged by none other than Bill Holman.
