By Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the CD Buddy and Soul . Rock Fusion. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

By Bob Curnow. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bob Curnow Big Band Series. Swing. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

By Terry Gibbs Dream Band. Arranged by Al Cohn. For big band. Swing. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

Big band (Alto/Soprano Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trumpet 5 (opt.), Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-931

Swing. Composed by Ballard Macdonald, Billy Rose, Charlie Barnet, and Joseph Meyer. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 931. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-931).

English.

This is a wonderful chart, an old tune in a new dress, as only Bill Holman can do it. It's the exact chart as recorded by the terrific Charlie Barnet Big Band. The tempo is bright, a swinging excursion into the clever writing of Holman. Solo space for piano, alto, tenor, trumpet, and drums. There is a great sax section soli and the usual, wonderful, roaring ensemble shout choruses. A big finish ends an amazing chart. 5-5-4-4 (4 tpts. work just as well).

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.

Recorded by Dizzy Gillespie. Edited by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Ernie Wilkins. Jazz, Swing. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7318).

By Pat Metheny. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Pat Metheny Big Band Series. Latin Fusion. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

Big band (Soloist, Clarinet/Alto Sax 1, Clarinet/Alto Sax 2, Clarinet/Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, Mallets/Vibes/Xylo) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-989

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Astor Piazzolla. Arranged by Fred Sturm. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 989. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-989).

English.

As recorded on Libertango ! Hommage to Astor Piazzolla by the HR Big Band (Germany), this arrangement will surely lift your audiences out of their seats. It features a main soloist of your choice (originally recorded with bandoneon solo) and another solo for tenor saxophone. Various parts are included for different soloists to use. This marvelous arrangement opens with warm sounds in clarinets, muted trombones and flugelhorns behind the beautiful melody stated by the primary soloist. The setting is a medium tango, with a short, exciting swing section near the end of the chart. Once the piece moves into a strong, rock-fusion feel, there is no turning back. You and your band will love this chart. This requires clarinet doubles on the top 3 saxophone parts and bass clarinet on the baritone part. There is also a mallet part (marimba, vibes and xylophone). 5-4-4-5.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3 (optional), Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-323

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Buddy Rich. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 323. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-323).

English.

This chart was a staple in the Buddy Rich Big Band library for a long time, spinning off of the incredible excitement of that band. Recorded on the CD Swingin' New Big Band by Buddy, this chart starts off roaring and never quits. Rich used it as an Opener for years. 5-4-4-4.

By Metheny / Mays. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Pat Metheny Big Band Series. Latin Fusion. Level: Grade 6 . Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music.

Recorded by the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars. Edited by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Benny Golson. Jazz, Ballad. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7340).

Big band (Flute, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Bass Clarinet, Flugelhorn 1-4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano (Solo), Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1260

Ballad. Composed by Pat Metheny. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1260. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1260).

Every once in a while a melody is written that words cannot convey and only the soul understands. Master-of-melodies, Pat Metheny, did just that in his composition of Tell Her You Saw Me, and Bob Curnow magnificently transformed it into a majestic big band arrangement. A ballad throughout that slowly builds in intensity; this piece utilizes woodwind doubles and flugelhorns with a short, written-out piano solo up front. If you are looking to provide a moving ballad for your audiences, then this is it. 5-4-4-4.

By Ella Fitzgerald. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof and Rob DuBoff. Arranged by Nelson Riddle. For big band with vocal solo. Swing, Jazz. Medium. Score only. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 1-4, Bass Trombone 5, Piano/Guitar, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-921

Swing. Composed by George Gershwin. Arranged by Bill Potts. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 921. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-921).

English.

The quintessential Flag-Waver (as recorded on the 1959 album The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess, featuring the Bill Potts Big Band), this one is a real romp through a happy tune and a brilliant chart, arranged to feature everyone in the band. Some only have 4 bars, others have more blowing space, but everyone gets their chance in the spotlight. Great fun, great music and a great chart! 5-5-5-4.

By Terry Gibbs Dream Band. Arranged by Al Cohn. For big band. Swing. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

By Pat Metheny. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Pat Metheny Big Band Series. Rock Fusion. Grade 4. Score and set of parts

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

Flute/Alto Sax 1 (Solo), Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet/Flugelhorn 1, Trumpet/Flugelhorn 2, Trumpet/Flugelhorn 3, Trumpet/Flugelhorn 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano (Solo), Guitar, Bass (Solo), Drums.

By Robert Macgimsey. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the Holman CD Bill Holman's Great Big Band . Latin Rock. Grade 4. Score and set of parts

By Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. Rock / Swing / Drums. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-311

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Buddy Rich. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 311. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-311).

English.

As written for and performed by the Buddy Rich Big Band, here is the long-missing chart that Holman wrote to feature The Great One..... Buddy Rich. It is a terrific, swinging chart with solo space, not only for drums, but also for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. This is another superb chart by Holman, who has contributed to virtually every big band library on the jazz scene. This is a wonderful piece! 5-4-4-4.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 1-4, Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-923

Trumpet Feature. Composed by George Gershwin. Arranged by Bill Potts. Sheet music. Trumpet Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 923. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-923).

English.

This is surely one of Gershwin's most beautiful melodies, and Potts arranged it to feature trumpet throughout (as recorded on the 1959 album The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess, featuring the Bill Potts Big Band) . Lush orchestration, rich harmonies, reasonable ranges and a touching ending make this chart a great choice for festival programming. This should be in every big band book. 5-5-5-4.

By Claude Thornhill. Arranged by Gil Evans. For big band with vocal solo. Swing. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1190

Swing. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1190. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1190).

This Oliver Nelson melody was originally recorded with a small group. Bob Curnow took this great tune and arranged it for big band in a very hip way! Set in an easy swing feel, this chart has quite a bluesy feel to it while providing a nice variation to the standard blues changes that you might not expect. There is solo space for alto saxophone, trombone and piano. In this pro (original) version, you will find Oliver Nelson's amazing solo transcribed and arranged as a trumpet soli. Very cool and fun to play! If you like Oliver Nelson's music, you'll love this chart! 5-4-4-3.

Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Duke Pearson. For big band (2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar (Optional), Piano, Bass, Drums). Swing/Latin. Difficult. Full score and set of parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

By Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. Oliver Nelson Big Band Series. Swing Classic. Grade 5. Score and set of parts

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, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-316

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Buddy Rich. Sheet music. Rock/Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 316. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-316).

English.

As written for and performed by the Buddy Rich Big Band, here is the long-missing chart that Holman wrote to feature Buddy on Drums and Pat LaBarbera on Tenor Sax. What a great chart! It is set in a quasi Rock Feel which shifts to Swing and back again. This is a very high-energy, exciting chart, and Buddy played it all the time! Your band will eat this one up. 5-4-4-3.

By Sonny Rollins. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the CD The Bill Holman Band . Calypso Swing. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

Big band - intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32314300

Swing. Arranged by Paul Clark. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32314300. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32314300).

English.

A hot new contemporary up-tempo Woody Herman styled swing arrangement of a great old jazz standard. Has a slow blues intro and a huge ending with lots of enjoyable big band swinging in between. Ranges are reasonable (1st trumpet to Bb above the staff) and it has short solo spots for trumpet, tenor sax and trombone (suggested written solos are provided). Can't be beat!

Big band - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1009

Swing. Composed by Kurt Weill. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1009. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1009).

English.

This is a wonderful, easy-swing chart on a great standard, set at a moderate tempo. Bill wrote this for and recorded this on his album Bill Holman's Great Big Band (Capitol and Mosaic). It features a tenor and trumpet solo, and terrific ensemble sections for which Bill Holman is very well known. This chart should be very accessible for most bands. 5-4-4-3 (with 2 optional french horn parts).