SKU: CL.032-4789-00

This playful medium-tempo swinger features a smooth, self-assured melody that glides along a cool, slightly altered blues progression. Trumpet and alto sax carry the melody at first before passing it off to the brass section; saxophones cleverly punctuate the brass section with heavily accented chords. The saxophones take the melody the third time around, while the brass offers incisive interjections here and there. A solo section follows that features just the right amount of background writing that enhances the proceedings without ever getting in the way; the solo section may be repeated as desired to feature additional soloists. A swinging ensemble follows the solos, starting off at a simmer and gradually heating up to the exciting full-ensemble shout chorus. Don’t Let These Blues Fool You is sure to be a favorite for concert and contest!

SKU: CL.032-2620-01

The perfect chart to lead off any performance by your jazz ensemble. Starts out at a brisk swing tempo with lots of solid ensemble punches and features a 2 bar drum break that leads into the half-time big-time ending! Quite short and to the point, this powerful chart will settle your band into the right groove to enhance the rest of your presentation. You’ll add lots of sparkle to your jazz ensemble presentation when you use The Opener as your theme song.

SKU: PE.HX9025

UPC: 659675450810.

Monika Herzig's blistering Just Another Day at the Office was originally recorded by her band Sheroes and featured in the publication New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers (Berklee Press, 2022). Now arranged for big band with the same crisp, Charlie Christian-like melody, half-time shuffle feel, and chromatic planing chord progression that will be right at home with your medium-advanced group. Top Trumpet Note: B5.

SKU: CL.032-4473-01

It's time to let your Bari Sax player wail in this catchy rock tune. The changes are a variation on the blues form with a little bit of mixing modes to give it just the right feel to suit the title. Your brass can bop and groove in the background with their subtle hits that set up the melody. This chart is sure to make for an entertaining performance that will be enjoyed by everyone!! Great fun!

SKU: CL.031-2525-01

This bright tune with a western swing flavor really captures the feel and sound of that very popular style. Tasty written out piano fills help your budding Floyd Cramers to fit right in. The crowd pleasing potential is enormous and it’s sure to be a real confidence builder for young bands. Lots of Fun!

SKU: CL.039-0387-00

A moderately bright and driving Basie-style swing tune featuring a sax soli, a great full ensemble sound, as well as solos for piano and trumpet. Per fect opener or closer.

SKU: KN.52350

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their 1972 album Suite For Pops, soprano sax gets the lion's share of solo action in this bright swinger, with additional solos for tenor, trumpet and drums added for good measure. Plenty of bold tutti writing keeps the overall energy (and volume) level high, making this a great program opener or closer. Duration 5:30.

SKU: CL.032-2807-00

This refreshing straight ahead big band jazz swing chart really cooks! Contains a nice open section for the soloists of your choice and a great head that just keeps building right up to the finish! Brass ranges are quite modest for a chart with this much power. It’s a great choice for concert or contest!