By Michael Abene. Arranged by Michael Abene. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Maynard Ferguson Big Band Series. Medium Swing. Grade 5. Score and set of parts

(From the new CD Brilliant Corners ). By Thelonius Monk. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. Ballad. Grade 5. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

By Traditional. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. Oliver Nelson Big Band Series. Easy Swing. Grade 2. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

By The Terry Gibbs Dream Band. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Med Flory. For big band. 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, Trumpet (optional), Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-231

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Count Basie. Sheet music. Slow Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 231. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-231).

English.

This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD I Told You So. This is yet another terrific Holman chart written for that band! A slow, swinging, Li'l Darlin - ish kind of chart, it has solo space for trombone and piano. This is an absolutely wonderful chart, written for and recorded by the great Basie Band. 5-5-4-4.

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) - 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.

Big band (Clarinet (Solo), Soprano Sax 1, Soprano Sax 2, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1 (Solo), Trumpet 2-3, Trombone 1-3, Piano (Solo), Banjo (optional), Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-171

Swing. Composed by Jelly Roll Morton. Arranged by Jackson Stock. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 171. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-171).

English.

This chart is destined to become a best-seller because of its unique and exciting format ... an orchestration of Jelly Roll Morton's original recording of one of his most famous compositions. The arranger has successfully captured the spirit of the '20's with the modern big band. Scored for 5 woodwinds (incl. clarinet and 2 soprano saxes) 6 brass and 4 rhythm, this is one piece that your band and audiences will ask for again and again. 5-3-3-4.

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) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-388

Swing. Composed by Count Basie and Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Up-Tempo Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 388. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-388).

English.

As recorded on the brilliant CD Afrique, by the Count Basie Orchestra, and also (in another form) by the Buddy Rich Band on the CD Swingin' New Big Band. This chart is an up-tempo swing tune which just roars from beginning to end. Solos for piano (a la Basie), trumpet and tenor saxophone. a flagwaver ... the perfect opening number ... as the original liner notes stated. 5-4-4-3.

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

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

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.

By Terry Gibbs Dream Band. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Bill Holman. For jazz big band (2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, vibraphone, piano, bass, drums, optional B-flat solo, optional E-flat solo). Ranges: Trumpet 1 to Eb6, Trombone 1 to Bb4. Swing. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

Big band (Flute/Alto Sax 1, Flute/Alto Sax 2, Clarinet/Tenor Sax 1, Clarinet/Tenor Sax 2, Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Acoustic Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-352

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.

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

By Metheny / Mays. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Pat Metheny Big Band Series. Fusion / Exciting. Grade 4/5. Score and set of parts

By Dizzy Gillespie Big Band. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Mary Lou Williams. For jazz big band (voice, 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 5 trumpets (tpt 5 featured solo), 3 trombones, piano, bass, drums). Ranges: Trumpet 1 to C6, Trombone 1 to Ab4, Voice: Bb3 to Dd5, key of Eb. Swing. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

By Benny Carter. Arranged by Benny Carter. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Benny Carter Big Band Series. Medium Swing. Grade 4. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

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 (Alto Sax/Flute 1, Alto/Soprano Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax/Flute 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-932

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.

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 (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 1-3, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 4, Trumpet 5, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4-5, Piano, Acoustic Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-566

Swing. Composed by Cole Porter and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Sheet music. Medium Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 566. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-566).

English.

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Adventures In Standards, this is a medium-swing chart on a great tune. Lennie uses a neat vamp in the trombones to offset the melody in the saxes. The full ensemble then kicks off a trombone solo. The full band plays a great shout chorus out to the end. There is an optional ending (the recorded as opposed to the original). Kenton and Niehaus at their best! 5-5-5-3 (can be played with 8 brass).

Down By The Riverside by Traditional. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. For jazz ensemble (5-4-4-4). Oliver Nelson Big Band Series. Swing. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

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-1232

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1232. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1232).

Bill Holman's music never disappoints, and 'Introduction to an Ending' is no exception! Originally written for and recorded on the Charlie Barnet Big Band 1967 album, this straight-ahead blues tune features the saxophone section with a long, wonderful soli that grows for over 70 bars before ripping into the solo section. There is solo space for alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, and drums. Filled with energy and excitement, the shout chorus comes roaring in to take the tune out with a bang. This is a great addition to any program! 5-4-4-3.

By Art Pepper. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof and Rob Duboff. Arranged by Marty Paich. For little big band (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 2 Trumpets, Horn in F (or Trumpet 3 or Trombone 3), 2 Trombones, Piano, Bass, Drums). Swing. Medium. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

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

SKU: M7.SMP-345

Home Parish. Composed by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Celtic. Score and parts. Duration 12'. Handelsware #SMP 345. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-345).

English.

Bob has created an absolutely thrilling 12 minute work, inspired by his Celtic roots (Towednack is a small area in Cornwall, England). The Celtic influence is heard in the triple-meter settings and the interlude which reflects back on a Riverdance style of music. Tenor sax is featured. Very much in the genre of his Metheny/Mays charts of the past. Commissioned by Riverside Community College (CA) Performed at the August, 1999 Kenton Sounds concert in Los Angeles. No w.w. doubles. 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 (opt. vibes and aux. perc.).

By Art Pepper. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof and Rob Duboff. Arranged by Marty Paich. For little big band (Alto Saxophone, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 2 Trumpets, Horn in F (or Trumpet 3 or Trombone 3), 2 Trombones, Piano, Bass, Drums.). Swing. M

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).