Aka
Patterns For
Orchestra. Composed
by Oliver Nelson. Sheet
music. Swing. Score and
parts. Handelsware #SMP
395. Published by
Handelsware (M7.SMP-395).
English.
Also
known as Patterns For
Orchestra (as recorded on
the Verve jazz masters 48
CD), this is one of
Nelson's very interesting
charts. It has a very
angular, exciting melody
in a brisk swing tempo,
and lots of solo space
for trombone (as recorded
by J.J. Johnson). The
solo space could be
filled by piano or any
other instrument as well.
The instrumentation has
been converted to
5-4-4-4, a standard big
band.
Swing. Composed by
Charlie Parker. Arranged
by Bill Holman. Sheet
music. Fast Swing. Score
and parts. Handelsware
#SMP 932. Published by
Handelsware (M7.SMP-932).
English.
This
chart is not for the
faint-of-heart. It moves
at a fast, swinging pace,
and it captures the
spirit of Parker's
classic bebop tune,
including the humor. As
recorded on the new CD
The Bill Holman Band
Live, this chart allows
for solos by tenor sax,
trombone and piano. This
is the whole package
..... outstanding
ensemble writing and lots
of solo space. This
should be in every big
band library. Flute
doubles (short passages)
on alto and tenor 1
parts. 5-4-4-4.
Swing. Composed by
Aaron Hedenstrom. Sheet
music. Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1199.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1199).
English.
This is
a lovely, cool,
easy-swing chart that
explores linear material
as written for and
recorded by the North
Texas One O'clock Lab
Band (Lab 2013). Flute
and bass clarinet doubles
are required, and the
drummer is featured
throughout with brushes.
This piece has the feel
of a theme and
variations, and contains
very rich harmonies and
voicings. 5-4-4-4.
Ballad. Composed
by Pat Metheny. Arranged
by Bob Curnow. Sheet
music. Ballad. Score and
parts. Handelsware #SMP
224. Published by
Handelsware (M7.SMP-224).
English.
As
commissioned (and
recorded) by the SWR Big
Band of Stuttgart,
Germany, this is an
extended arrangement
based on a gorgeous
melody by Pat Metheny.
The saxophone players
double on flute (sax 1),
clarinets (sax 2-4) and
bass clarinet (sax 5).
There is solo space for
piano, tenor sax and
trombone, as the chart
moves from a rubato
ballad, to a bossa feel,
to a rock ballad feel,
and back to the rubato
again. This is a highly,
emotionally charged piece
which makes a wonderful
addition to any program.
Limited brass ranges. The
chart also includes an
interweaving of Metheny's
pensive melody Tell Her
You Saw Me. The CD on
which this piece is
recorded is Towednack,
Bob Curnow and the SWR
Big Band (available from
Sierra Music).
5-4-4-4.
Concert Jazz.
Composed by Les Hooper.
Sheet music. Concert
Jazz. Score and parts.
Duration 12'. Handelsware
#SMP 352. Published by
Handelsware (M7.SMP-352).
English.
A
monumental piece of big
band jazz. This was
written for Les'
fantastic Chicago band.
It is an extensive work
(about 12 minutes) which
features trumpet (or
flugelhorn) throughout in
various settings and
styles, based on one of
the most beautiful
melodies Les has ever
written. There are also
piano solos. Woodwind
players must be good
doublers and it is well
worth the effort. This is
certainly one of Hooper's
most dynamic and
interesting creations
(among a great many)! As
recorded on the Dorian
Blue LP. 5-4-4-3.
Pueblo de Taos Big band [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Handelsware
Big band - difficult SKU: M7.SMP-1235 Concert Jazz, Odd-Meter. Arr...(+)
Big band - difficult
SKU: M7.SMP-1235
Concert Jazz,
Odd-Meter. Arranged
by Fred Sturm. Sheet
music. Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1235.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1235).
Based on a
traditional Native
American song, Fred Sturm
has created a truly
amazing masterpiece
capturing the beauty of
the melody with the
intricacies and
creativity of a big band.
Set in 15/8, this
odd-metered tune features
flute up front, with solo
space for piano and bass,
and plenty of powerful
ensemble passages. If
your band is up to it,
you will not regret
performing Pueblo de
Taos, and your audiences
will be delighted with
such a bold, fresh
selection.
5-4-4-4
Concert
Jazz. Composed by
Bill Holman. Sheet music.
Concert Jazz. Score and
parts. Duration 12'.
Handelsware #SMP 320.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-320).
English.
This
amazing work was
commissioned by the
I.A.J.E, ASCAP and the
Dizzy Gillespie
Commissions and was
premiered at the IAJE
Conference in New York
City. It is a piece
approximately 12 minutes
in length, with solos for
trombone, baritone
saxophone, piano and
others. This is Holman's
newest work, and it
should stand as one of
his most interesting,
creative and exciting
works to date.
5-4-4-3.
6/4
Swing. Composed by
Oliver Nelson. Arranged
by Bob Curnow. Sheet
music. Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1240.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1240).
As recorded by
the Oliver Nelson
Orchestra, 'Ku-Damm' is
the 1st movement of the
Impressions of Berlin
suite. Based on the
blues, as so much of
Oliver's music was, this
bright swing (waltz feel)
starts with an aggressive
line for woodwind doubles
and adds to its intensity
with the entrance of the
trumpets a short while
later. There is solo
space for alto saxophone,
trombone, and piano. This
lively, moving
composition is sure to
bring an exciting
contrast to any program!
5-4-4-3 (opt. 5th
trombone).
Slow Blues.
Composed by Bill Holman.
Sheet music. Slow Blues.
Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 326.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-326).
English.
Recorde
d on the A View From the
Side CD by the Bill
Holman Band, this chart
is a slow blues, with
Willis taking a VERY
different approach. There
are doubles in all the
saxophone parts, group
improvisation, solo for
trumpet, piano and tenor
saxophone. Lots of
double-time swing feel
which is so refreshing.
5-4-4-4.
Arab Dance Big band [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Jazz Lines Publications
By Claude Thornhill. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Gil Evans. For Big ...(+)
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
Waltz. Composed by
Les Hooper. Sheet music.
Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1117.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1117).
English.
This is
a lovely, straight-eighth
waltz that starts simply
and quietly with the
rhythm section. There are
flute doubles in the alto
saxophone parts and a
flugelhorn solo. Brass
ranges are very limited.
This is a great piece to
program to contrast the
more demanding charts you
are performing.
5-4-4-4.
Rock/Fusion
Ballad. Composed by
Radiohead. Arranged by
Omar Thomas. Sheet music.
Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1134.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1134).
English.
This
arrangement continues the
Radiohead Jazz Project
and adds another
wonderful talent to the
list of outstanding RJP
writers. Omar Thomas has
arranged this emotional
heavy-rock ballad,
focusing on the solo
voice of the trombone.
There is also solo space
for piano. There are
flute, clarinet and bass
clarinet doubles. This
piece has limited brass
ranges (written B in the
trumpet). 5-4-4-4.
Bossa Nova.
Composed by Luiz Eca.
Arranged by Bill Holman.
Sheet music. Score and
parts. Handelsware #SMP
1218. Published by
Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1218).
English.
Arrange
d by Bill Holman and
originally recorded by
the Woody Herman
Orchestra, featuring Stan
Getz, on their album Live
at the Concord Jazz
Festival, The Dolphin (El
Delfrin) is written in a
beautiful Bossa Nova
setting and features
tenor saxophone
throughout. With lush
harmonies and flowing
ensemble backgrounds,
there is ample space for
your tenor saxophonist to
improvise and explore
this wonderful melody and
arrangement. If you have
a tenor player you want
to feature, this chart
will stun your audiences!
5-4-4-3.
By Rob Mcconnell and The Boss Brass. Edited by Rob Duboff and Jeffrey Sultanof. ...(+)
By Rob Mcconnell and The
Boss Brass. Edited by Rob
Duboff and Jeffrey
Sultanof. Arranged by Rob
McConnell. For big band
(Solo Flugelhorn (or
Trumpet), Reed 1:
Flute/Alto Saxophone,
Reed 2: Flute/Alto
Saxophone, Reed 3:
Flute/Tenor Saxophone,
Reed 4: Clarinet/Tenor
Saxophone, Reed 5: Bass
Clarinet/Baritone
Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 2
Horns in F, 4 Trombones,
Guitar, Piano, Bass).
Ballad/Swing. Difficult.
Published by Jazz Lines
Publications
A Love Supreme Big band [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Avancé Jazz Lines Publications
Recorded by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Arranged by Wynton Marsali...(+)
Recorded by the
Lincoln Center Jazz
Orchestra. Arranged
by Wynton Marsalis. Jazz,
Swing. Score and parts.
Published by Jazz Lines
Publications
(JL.JLP-7420).
Loose Big band [Partition + CD] - Intermédiaire Sierra Music
By Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Hol...(+)
By Bill Holman. Arranged
by Bill Holman. Jazz
Ensemble / Jazz Band. The
Bill Holman Big Band
Series. From the Buddy
Rich CD Big Swing Face .
Swing. Grade 4. Score and
set of parts
Swing. Composed by
Hoagy Carmichael and
Mitchell Parish. Arranged
by Allan Ganley. Sheet
music. Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1202.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1202).
English.
Here is
a free swinging,
remarkable chart from a
new writer for Sierra.
Allan Ganley's reputation
and legacy in England
drew our attention to
this marvelous
arrangement of One
Morning in May. The
arrangement is recorded
on the CD June Time
(Vocalion), and stands
among the best versions
out there. Starting with
a soft, swinging
ensemble, the chart moves
into space for blowing
for tenor saxophone and
trumpet, returning to the
initial feel with a
wonderful, warm ending.
All brass ranges are very
moderate. This will be a
great addition to any
jazz band library.
5-4-4-4.
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 - difficult SKU: M7.SMP-237 Alto Sax Feature. Composed by...(+)
Big band - difficult
SKU: M7.SMP-237
Alto Sax Feature.
Composed by Jerome Kern.
Arranged by Don Sebesky.
Sheet music. Alto Sax
Feature. Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 237.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-237).
English.
This
chart is from the I
REMEMBER BILL - a tribute
to Bill Evans CD arranged
and conducted by Don
Sebesky! All of these
incredible pieces require
a mature band, soloists
and woodwind doublers.
Although these charts are
not for the
faint-of-heart, they are
well worth the time and
effort to perform. There
has never been a more
interesting or musical
arrangement of this
immortal Jerome Kern
standard. From the I
Remember Bill - a tribute
to Bill Evans CD (RCA
Victor). Give it a
listen. A truly amazing
and extensive excursion.
Features alto saxophone.
5-4-4-3 (plus French
horn).
Baiao. Composed by
Rich DeRosa. Sheet music.
Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1201.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1201).
English.
Rich
DeRosa has created a
marvelous Latin
composition in a baião
feel that is recorded by
the North Texas Two
O'Clock Lab Band. It
comes out of the gate
roaring. The very hip
melody is stated by
flute, soprano saxophone,
alto saxophone, trumpet
and piano. There is
plenty of room for
improvisation with
soloists of your choice,
including space for your
drummer and any other
percussion you might
choose to add. The ending
of the piece is wild and
always brings audiences
to their feet! 5-4-4-4
(opt. vibes).
Latin. Composed by
Oliver Nelson. Arranged
by Bob Curnow. Sheet
music. Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1236.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1236).
Originally
recorded by the Count
Basie Orchestra on their
album Afrique,
'Kilimanjaro' is a
mesmerizing, easy-feeling
Latin composition which
pulses along by the
constant tumbao bass
groove and infectious
percussion. Featuring
flute and trumpet on the
melody, Oliver Nelson's
composition has a very
bluesy touch and allows
for solos as you choose.
Moderate brass ranges
(highest note for trumpet
is a written D), a
written out bass line
throughout, and flexible
solos makes this
outstanding piece
playable by most any
band. 5-4-4-4 (opt. Latin
percussion).
Donna Lee Big band [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Sierra Music
By Charlie Parker. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill ...(+)
By Charlie Parker.
Arranged by Bill Holman.
Jazz Ensemble / Jazz
Band. The Bill Holman Big
Band Series. From the
Holman CD The Bill Holman
Band Live. Grade 5. Score
and set of parts
Wave Big band [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Jazz Lines Publications
By Antonio Carlos Jobim. Edited by Rob Duboff and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by ...(+)
By Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Edited by Rob Duboff and
Jeffrey Sultanof.
Arranged by Claus
Ogerman. For studio
ensemble (Piccolo
(doubles Alto Flute), C
Flute (doubles Alto
Flute), Alto Flute,
Trombone, 2 Violins, 2
Celli, Guitar, Piano,
Bass, Drums, Synthesizer
(optional)). Bossa Nova.
Medium. Score and parts.
Published by Jazz Lines
Publications
Waltz. Composed by
Rolf Ericson. Arranged by
Don Sebesky. Sheet music.
Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1200.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1200).
English.
As
recorded by the Maynard
Ferguson Orchestra (and
included in the Mosaic
CDs The Complete Roulette
Recordings of the Maynard
Ferguson Orchestra), this
is one of those charts
that escaped notice for
many, many years. Don
Sebesky, one of the
world's premier
arrangers, took a
magnificant Rolf Ericson
tune and created an
arrangement unlike
anything you've heard
before. The melody is
stated by alto saxophone
and trumpet, weaving in
and out of various
textures created by muted
brass. The waltz feel
begins to accelerate and
rise at a climactic point
where the melody is once
again taken over by a
solo trumpet and alto
saxophone. Surprisingly,
brass ranges are
moderate. If you wish to
program a piece which
will have a very unique
flavor and great audience
appeal, this would be the
chart! 5-4-4-3 (opt.
original instrumentation
available as
4-4-2-3).
A Penthouse Dawn Big band [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Jazz Lines Publications
By The Jazz Interactions Orchestra. Edited by Rob Duboff and Jeffrey Sultanof. A...(+)
By The Jazz Interactions
Orchestra. Edited by Rob
Duboff and Jeffrey
Sultanof. Arranged by
Oliver Nelson. For big
band (Reed 1: Flute/Alto
Saxophone, Reed 2: Alto
Saxophone, Reed 3:
Flute/Tenor Saxophone,
Reed 4: Clarinet/Tenor
Saxophone, Reed 5: Bass
Cla
Swing. Composed by
Oliver Nelson. Sheet
music. Medium Shuffle.
Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 383.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-383).
English.
Here is
a terrific medium-tempo
shuffle chart that the
Buddy Rich Band played
all the time. It was
recorded on the Swingin'
New Big Band album (CD
available from Sierra
Music), and has wide open
blowing space in the
blues format. A great
shout chorus finishes off
this exciting, swinging
chart from Oliver Nelson.
5-4-4-3.