SKU: KN.64010

UPC: 822795640106.

Recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing original opens with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the trumpet soloist steps into the spotlight. Then tenor carries a solo chorus, followed by a powerful ensemble shout, an incredible sax soli, a 16-bar piano solo, a short band recap of the main theme, and closing coda. Written for SSTTB saxophones. Duration 6:00.

SKU: KN.52160S

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing 'opus' starts with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the flugelhorn soloist steps into the spotlight. Then tenor carries a solo chorus, followed by a powerful ensemble shout, an incredible sax soli, a 16-bar piano solo, a short band recap of the main theme, and closing coda. Duration 5:45.

SKU: KN.60550

UPC: 822795605501.

This holiday favorite is arranged in a light, uptempo, Count Basie style, and the classic swing band sound of unison saxes carry much of the melodic material. The piano gets to play the written solo melody which sets off an upward modulation. Perfect for developing groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:15.

SKU: KN.60500S

UPC: 822795605006.

Featuring an appealing modal feel throughout and plenty of sectional and ensemble block voicings, this fast swing original assigns the written or ad lib solo to tenor sax. Great care has been taken to provide frequent articulations and dynamics for developing groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:00.

SKU: CL.SCM-1052-00

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

SKU: CL.SCM-1040-00

Written in the style of Sammy Nestico and the Count Basie Orchestra this composition captures the feel and excitement of the Basie band with limited brass ranges at a Grade 3 Level. Beginning and end features solo spots for the drums. Medium fast swing tempo.

SKU: CL.SCM-1052-01

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

SKU: CL.SCM-1040-01

Written in the style of Sammy Nestico and the Count Basie Orchestra this composition captures the feel and excitement of the Basie band with limited brass ranges at a Grade 3 Level. Beginning and end features solo spots for the drums. Medium fast swing tempo.

SKU: CL.SCM-1066-01

For band directors who have a good rhythm section and at least one soloist capable of handling a fast tempo, this one makes a great vehicle to show off your strong soloist(s). Based on the changes to Sweet Georgia Brown. A written solo is provided for all instruments in case you want to motivate your players to earn a solo feature for one or more of them. The accompaniment parts are quite easy if your rhythm section is swinging.