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 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1214

Down Mexico Way. Composed by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr. Arranged by Billy Byers. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1214. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1214).

Billy Byers, known for his wildly successful arrangements for the Count Basie Orchestra, provided them with some of their best music ever performed and recorded. Originally recorded on the album Frankly Basie, 'South of the Border' has it all - Basie piano solos (written out), roaring ensemble passages, a swinging saxophone soli, and some compelling key changes. There is solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet, and piano. If you want your band and audiences to experience to joy of Basie, then this chart is a must! 5-4-4-4.

Big band (Clarinet 1-4, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet 1-3, Flugelhorn 4, Trumpet 5 (opt.), Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4 (opt.), Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1234

Flügelhorn Feature. Composed by Rich DeRosa. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1234. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1234).

Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has composed a fascinating, brooding, and pensive melody of 'Mixed Emotions.' Set in a very contemporary feel with lush harmonies and reasonable brass ranges (highest note for trumpet is a written B), this flugelhorn feature also includes wonderfully written ensemble passages and will enchant your band and audiences alike. Originally recorded by the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band on their album Lab 2014, this piece requires woodwind doubles (clarinet). 5-4-4-4.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn 1, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 2-5, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4-5, Piano, Acoustic Bass, Drums) - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1230

Piano Feature. Composed by Rich DeRosa. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1230. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1230).

Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has written an exquisite ballad in dedication to Neil Slater (UNT Jazz Studies chair and director of One O'Clock Lab Band, retired). Originally recorded by the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band on their album Lab 2015, 'Neil' features the piano with a lot of room to improvise, combined with gorgeous, lush, legato ensemble passages. Quite playable by most bands, this chart has very limited brass ranges (highest note for trumpet is a written G) and will be a fantastic addition to any concert program! This 'pro' version requires 10-brass. 5-5-5-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-412

Swing. Composed by Denis Diblasio and Maynard Ferguson. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 412. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-412).

English.

Talk about a Flag-Waver !!! The Maynard Ferguson Band recorded this on their Footpath Cafe CD. The chart asks every player in the band to wail through a very hip and challenging be-bop line in unison. There are ensemble breaks here and there for very dramatic effects, and plenty of blowing space on the rhythm changes. You'll love doing this chart because you can really show off your band. 5-4-4-3.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 2-5, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4-5, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1151

Ballad. Composed by Cole Porter and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1151. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1151).

English.

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.

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-1243

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1243. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1243).

Originally composed by Bill Holman for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Bob Curnow's arrangement of 'Solos' scores the melody in the unison saxophone section and is written for 8-brass. A straight-ahead, swinging chart based on 'rhythm changes,' this is a hip, angular melody that sets up some powerful ensemble passages. There is lots of solo space for alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and piano. If you are looking for a chart with a memorable melody and a vehicle to feature your outstanding soloists, this is the one! 5-4-4-3 (opt. guitar).

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

SKU: M7.SMP-326

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.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Drums, Vibraphone) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1108

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Radiohead. Arranged by James Miley. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1108. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1108).

English.

'There, There' (subtitled 'The Boney King of Nowhere) was recorded on Radiohead's 2003 album Hail to the Thief. James Miley's sublime and highly accessible arrangement re-imagines the melodic, harmonic, and structural components of the original, showcasing tenor saxophone and trumpet improvisations amidst beautiful ensemble scoring. 5-4-4-5.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1138

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Michel Legrand. Arranged by Bob Curnow and Thomas Penn Newsom. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1138. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1138).

English.

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.

Big band (Solo Instrument, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trumpet 5 (opt.), Trombone 1-3, Trombone 4 (opt.), Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-555

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 555. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-555).

English.

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).

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Piano/Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-561

Saxophone Section Feature. Composed by Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Sax Section Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 561. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-561).

English.

Die Ballade wurde für den Saxophonsatz plus Rhythmusgruppe geschrieben. 5-0-0-3.

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) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-577

Trumpet Feature. Composed by Jerome Kern and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Gerry Mulligan. Sheet music. Trumpet Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 577. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-577).

English.

One of those mystery charts that hardly anyone knows about, this chart is a beauty. Mulligan was a master at creating moods and using wonderful chord substitutions, as he did in this medium ballad. The arrangement features Trumpet throughout (written to feature Buddy Childers), and it was played very often by the Kenton Band. The brass ranges and rhythms for all are very reasonable (written Bb above the staff for Trumpet). This is a VERY impressive chart that is easy to play. 5-5-5-4.

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, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-332

Rock. Composed by Robert Macgimsey. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Rock. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 332. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-332).

English.

Bill Holman's Great Big Band was a sensational ensemble! That album has just been re-issued on Mosaic Records. This chart is an example of Bill's talent for investing old material with brilliant new ideas. It originally featured Bill Perkins on tenor sax and Conte Candoli on trumpet solos. An exciting, amazingly fresh, inventive chart. Recorded on the Bill Holman's Great Big Band CD. 5-4-4-3.

Big band (Flute 1, Flute 2, Tenor/Soprano Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-3, Flugelhorn 4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, Electric/Acoustic Bass, Drums) - intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1117

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.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-407

Swing. Composed by Maynard Ferguson and Miles Davis. Arranged by Willie Maiden. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 407. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-407).

English.

Sierra continues to find the lost treasures from Maynard Ferguson's Birdland Dream Band Library. Willie scored this Miles Davis classic to feature four different saxophone players. A typical chart for that time, it covers the whole dynamic range with exciting, swinging music. Printed as originally scored (4-4-2-3), but including extra parts for a standard 5-4-4-4 instrumentation.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-383

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.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-564

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Medium Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 564. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-564).

English.

Here is a terrific medium swing chart, also written for Stan Kenton in the 50s. Although it was never recorded commercially by the band, it was played a great deal in live performances throughout the country and is on a number of transcription recordings. It cooks from beginning to end, and features solo space for trumpet and tenor sax, and one of those patented Holman ensemble shout choruses that just swings like crazy! 5-5-5-3.

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, Acoustic Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-569

Ballad. Composed by Cole Porter and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Sheet music. Ballad. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 569. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-569).

English.

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Stage Door Swings, this is a lovely ballad scored in the incomparable Kenton style. Niehaus uses the saxophone section to great effect. Limited ranges make this a very playable chart for most any band. There is solo space for trumpet. 5-5-5-3 (can be played with 8 brass).

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trumpet 5 (opt.), Trombone 1-3, Trombone 4 (opt.), Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Bass, Drums) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-558

Swing. Composed by Arthur Edward Pepper and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 558. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-558).

English.

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.

Big band (Clarinet, Clarinet, Clarinet, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-390

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Alto Sax Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 390. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-390).

English.

There may not be a more beautiful ballad anywhere in jazz ensemble literature. This is an alto saxophone feature throughout and was recorded on the Full Nelson album and also included in the Verve Jazz Masters collection CD. This is a stunning piece, which has a decidedly orchestral/classical sound to it. The possibility of using the original clarinet, flute oboe, bass clarinet and celeste parts makes this a most interesting and special piece. Regular saxophone parts are also included if doubles are not available. 5-4-4-4.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-2, Trombone 3 (opt.), Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1182

Swing. Composed by Billy Byers and Count Basie. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1182. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1182).

Much like Neil Hefti's Li'l Darlin', this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest. There is also the contrast of a strong shout section before returning to the quieter approach. This was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album Count Basie's Finest Hour (originally Basie Land). Set as a medium-slow swing feel, there are solos for trumpet and piano. In this edited version, the arrangement is almost exactly like the original, except the solos are written out, the high trumpet parts are adjusted, and the saxophone parts have been simplified a bit. 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-408

Swing. Composed by Bert Shefter, Maynard Ferguson, and Peter DeRose. Arranged by Ernie Wilkins. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 408. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-408).

English.

Ernie Wilkins has created a swinging version of this great classic tune. Features alto sax, trumpet, piano and trombone solos. There is a wonderful Basie-ish shout chorus, with very neat dynamic variations. Very playable by most bands. 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-416

Swing. Composed by Herb Ellis and Maynard Ferguson. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 416. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-416).

English.

Sierra continues to find the lost treasures from Maynard Ferguson's Birdland Dream Band Library. A Country Boy starts out with a lazy trombone solo on the written melody and swings along from there. Recorded on the Come Blow Your Horn LP. Printed as originally scored (4-4-2-3), but including extra parts for a standard 5-4-4-4 instrumentation.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1248

Swing. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1248. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1248).

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra on their album Berlin Dialogue for Orchestra, Checkpoint Charlie is some of Nelson's most creative writing. Full of up-tempo energy, Oliver masterfully intertwines the melody in the saxophones with counter-lines from the brass to create an incredible tapestry of sound. There is plenty of solo space for trombone to stretch out, giving a great contrast from the full ensemble sections to the lone soloist with rhythm section. This pro version is exactly as Oliver Nelson's recorded version. 5-4-4-3.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Bass Trombone 5 (Tuba), Piano, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-727

Baritone Sax Feature. Composed by George Gershwin and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Baritone Sax Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 727. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-727).

English.

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Live at Brigham Young University, this is a rare baritone saxophone solo feature throughout. The arrangement by Holman is marvelous, opening and closing with a slow statement of the theme, and roaring in an up-tempo setting in the middle of the chart. This is a very exciting arrangement of Gershwin's unforgettable piece. 5-5-5-3.

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, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1159

Swing. Composed by Julian Cannonball Adderley and Victor Feldman. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1159. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1159).

English.

Oliver Nelson delivers great arrangement after great arrangement, and this one is no exception! A quick, uptempo swing tune, Gon Gong is the perfect opener for any program. Featuring primarily solo space for alto and trumpet, this chart is packed full of energy and excitement that will surely keep your audiences fully engaged from beginning to end! Originally recorded on Cannonball Adderley's album Domination. 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-582

Swing. Composed by James Van Heusen and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 582. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-582).

English.

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Adventures In Standards CD, this is a wonderful, swinging chart on a great tune. As usual, Lennie does a great job arranging it, with terrific section work and limited ranges for the brass (written high D for 1st Tpt). There is a nice, lengthy solo for Baritone Sax. 5-5-5-3 (can be played with 8 brass).

Big band - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-113

Funk/Rock. Composed by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 113. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-113).

An exciting, contemporary funk/rock piece which has been played on national television by the McDonald's All-American High School Jazz Band (directed by Bob Curnow), and by All-State jazz bands in Wisconsin, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. Solo space for trumpet and/or tenor. This is a new, updated Finale version. 5-5-5-4

Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4 (Solo), Trumpet 5, Trombone 1/Shaker, Trombone 2/Cabasa, Trombone 3/Claves, Bass Trombone 4, Bass Trombone 5/Cowbell, Electric Piano (Solo), Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums (Solo).

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, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1140

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1140. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1140).

English.

Bill Holman wrote some of the best music played by the Stan Kenton Orchestra and Boop Boo Be Doop is surely one of those charts. The melody is scored for four horns within the big band setting, and those four horns (alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone) are also the featured soloists. As recorded on The Concepts Era - Live!, this chart represents Holman's ability to write swinging, exciting music for big band. 5-5-5-3.