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).

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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 Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992). Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bob Curnow Big Band Series. Tango. Grade 3-4. Score and set of parts

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).

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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.

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

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).

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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 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

Composed by Walter Becker, Donald Fagan and Keith Jarrett. Arranged by Fred Sturm. The Fred Sturm Big Band Series. Rock. Score. Published by Sierra Music (S1.SMP-1211S). 0.5

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 (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).

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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.

By Burke and Van Heusen. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the Holman CD A View From The Side . Swing / Tenor Feature. Grade 5. Score and set of parts

By Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. Oliver Nelson Big Band Series. Grade 3. Score and set of parts

By The Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band. Edited by Ted Hogarth, Rob Duboff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Bob Brookmeyer. For big band (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, 2 Baritone Saxophones, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Bass, Drums (Optional)). Ballad. Medium. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

Arranged by John Ferguson. For big band with female vocal. Ballad. Easy. Full score and set of parts

By Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. Oliver Nelson Big Band Series. Ballad / Alto Feature. Grade 3-4. Score and set of parts

By Benny Golson. Arranged by Benny Golson. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Maynard Ferguson Big Band Series. Ballad. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

Big band - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1057

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1057. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1057).

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Bob Curnow continues to add to his catalog of arrangements of Metheny & Mays compositions. Metheny & Mays have given us a great upbeat rock tune with a beautiful melody! This chart will challenge and excite your band, while providing the alto soloist a chance to build a solo that will thrill and wow the audience. A terriffic way to add some exciting variety to your concert program!

By Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. Oliver Nelson Big Band Series. Alto Feature / Ballad. Grade 3-4. 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. Ballad. Grade 3-4. 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, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-398

Swing. Composed by Duke Ellington. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 398. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-398).

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Nelson wrote an album for Johnny Hodges (Black, Brown and Beautiful, RCA) featuring the compositions of Duke Ellington and also some of his original things. This Ellington tune just romps and stomps right from the start. The ensemble shouts just scream with wonderful voicings that lift you up out of your seat! There is solo space for Alto Sax (of course), Trumpet and Piano. Ellington's melody and Nelson's arrangement ...... an absolute winning combination! Your band will love this one! 5-4-4-4.

By Benny Carter. Arranged by Benny Carter. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Benny Carter Big Band Series. Ballad / Trombone Solo. Grade 3. 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 1-5, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 4, Bass Trombone 5 (Solo), Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1156

Bass Trombone Feature. Composed by Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach, and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Johnny Richards. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1156. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1156).

Originally arranged for George Roberts and the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Johnny Richards' treatment of the beautiful ballad Yesterdays is a bass trombone feature throughout. In typical Kenton fashion, the ensemble writing is stunning, as it dramatically interplays with the featured soloist. Never having been recorded on a Kenton album, this rare gem is a ballad that will challenge your band and astound your audiences. 5-5-5-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-410

Ballad. Composed by Benny Golson and Maynard Ferguson. Sheet music. Ballad. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 410. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-410).

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One of Maynard's most beautiful ballads from the Dream Band period. Created by a young Benny Golson. The highest trumpet solo note is a written B. This chart is quite easy to play and makes a wonderful concert or dance book addition. Trumpet featured throughout. Full Score/parts for 5-4-4-4.

By Don Bowyer. For little big band. Medium. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing

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 (Solo, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums) - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1239

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1239. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1239).

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, 'Heidi' is the 3rd movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. A gorgeous solo feature for alto saxophone throughout, this piece builds from a quiet beginning to a very powerful point (a 'Bolero' type of tension as the piece develops) before it diminishes to a quiet ending. This 'edited' version is in a lower key, has a shorter solo section and simpler brass ranges, making it more playable for both the soloist and the ensemble while still maintaining the integrity of Oliver's beautiful ballad. 5-4-4-3.

Big band (Alto Sax 1 (Solo as played by Cannonball), Alto Sax (Melody Alone), Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1150

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Cole Porter and Julian Cannonball Adderley. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1150. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1150).

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This arrangement by Oliver Nelson is a gorgeous alto saxophone feature of Cole Porter's I Worship You. The alto player can either perform the solo part (completely written out) as originally played and recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination, or can choose to read the basic melody and improvise. There is also short solo space for piano. Clarinet doubles are required, but the ensemble writing is very playable. This is a great alto feature on a beautiful melody! 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).

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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 - intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32374600

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Rob Vuono. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32374600. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32374600).

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This beautiful and pensive ballad is a superb feature for your lead alto player. Rob has penned a melody that is truly haunting; along with attractive and ever-shifting chord changes and vibrant ensembles, creating a memorable piece that really stays with the listener long after it is over. Modest ranges and skillful scoring (the chart is playable with as few as 4 Saxes, 5 brass, and rhythm) make this chart a superlative choice for concert or contest, and a guaranteed mainstay in any jazz ensemble library.

Arranged by Dave Metzger. For big band. Medium to difficult. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing