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, Vibraphone (opt.)) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1177

Composed by James Miley. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1177. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1177).

James Miley brings us an original, fresh and fun-to-play composition titled Swing State. With bop-ish lines over a swing feel (with a funky back-beat), this chart brings new life to an eager rhythm section and interesting, interactive rhythmic figures to the ensemble. You choose the soloists from tenor saxophone, trumpet and/or trombone. There is also some solo space for your drummer. Miley is a wonderful composer, and this chart is a great addition to our growing library of contemporary composers. 5-4-4-5.

By Benny Goodman. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Jimmy Mundy. For big band. Swing. Medium-difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

Arranged by Andy Clark. Lighter. Concert Band. Big Band for Concert Band. Grade 3.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 1993. Duration 0:05:00

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, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1070

Swing. Composed by Melvin James Oliver. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1070. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1070).

English.

Every band from Tommy Dorsey to the Tonight Show Band to Ted Heath seemed to have a version of this great Sy Oliver tune. Bob Curnow compiled some of those versions into one great, new arrangement. It features, of course, the trumpet section (Bob wrote it for an optional 5-player section) and two improvised trumpet solos. The swing band feel is very much a part of this chart which culminates in an ending that will knock your socks off. Your audiences will LOVE this one. 5-5-4-4.

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 (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4-5, Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Drums) - intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1178

Ballad. Composed by James Sherman, Jimmy Davis, Roger Ramirez, and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1178. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1178).

This chart was originally written for Charlie Parker to perform with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Eventually it was recorded by Lee Konitz. The ensemble writing is very playable with no range concerns in the brass. If you have a great alto saxophone player (the solo is mostly chord symbols), this is an easy tune to put together with your band and will be a spectacular addition to any concert program. 5-5-5-3.

Big band (5-4-4-4) - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-126

Ballad. Composed by James Van Heusen. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Ballad. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 126. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-126).

English.

This is, unquestionably, one of the most beautiful ballads ever written. And this arrangement really takes advantage of the richness of the Kenton Sound. This chart captures that wonderful feeling of warmth and power without high trumpet parts or extra demanding dynamics. A great choice for festivals.