By Frank Foster. Level: Medium - difficult. Big band chart. Published by Walrus Music Publishing.

By Kahal and Fain. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bob Curnow Big Band Series. Feature Ballad (Vocal Chart). Grade 3-4. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

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

By Rodgers and Hart. Arranged by Willie Maiden. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Maynard Ferguson Big Band Series. Ballad. Grade 3-4. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

By Slide Hampton. Arranged by Slide Hampton. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Maynard Ferguson Big Band Series. Fast Swing. Grade 5. Score and set of parts

Big band - Medium

SKU: JL.LL-1174

By Glenn Miller. Arranged by Myles Collins. Swing. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1174).

A rare and beautiful chart from the Glenn Miller Orchestra, this chart was originally scored by Bill Finegan and is his iterpretation of Tschaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. The arrangement is full of tonal and dynamic contrast, with a mix of raw brass energy and muted sectional playing, with some lush scoring in all the sections and of course the famous Miller reed sound with plunger brass figures behind the reed section. The piano has a couple of solo spots, but the chart is not a piano feature. The brass ranges are not too demanding, the second alto doubles clarinet, and baritone doubles alto. As with all Miller charts, precision and sectional discipline is required.

By Ray Brown. Arranged by Willie Maiden. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Maynard Ferguson Big Band Series. Grade 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 1-5, 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.

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, 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.

By Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the Basie CD "I Told You So". Medium Blues. Level: Grade4. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music.

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

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 1-5, Trombone 1-4, Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-653

Medium Swing. Composed by Stanley Newcomb Kenton and Victor Schertzinger. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Medium Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 653. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-653).

English.

This is one of those superb Holman charts written for Stan Kenton in the early '50's that just swings like crazy. It starts off very soft and easy, with clever linear writing. It then roars into an alto sax solo, to be followed by a trumpet solo. A key change brings the chart to a great shout section before returning to the soft opening for a moment. Finishes easy and nice. A great chart! 5-5-5-4.

By Creamer and Layton. Arranged by Michael Abene. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Maynard Ferguson Big Band Series. Fast Swing. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

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) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-419

Swing. Composed by Maynard Ferguson and Turner Layton. Arranged by Michael Abene. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 419. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-419).

English.

The Maynard Ferguson Band performed a lot of Abene's charts over the years. This chart is an excellent example of Abene's very musical approach to a great jazz standard. Very reasonable ranges throughout. Features tenor sax, trumpet and trombone solos. Destined to be a best-seller! Printed as originally scored (4-4-2-3), but including extra parts for a standard 5-4-4-4 instrumentation. This one burns!

Big band - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-237

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Jerome Kern. Arranged by Don Sebesky. Sheet music. Alto Sax Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 237. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-237).

English.

This chart is from the I REMEMBER BILL - a tribute to Bill Evans CD arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky! All of these incredible pieces require a mature band, soloists and woodwind doublers. Although these charts are not for the faint-of-heart, they are well worth the time and effort to perform. There has never been a more interesting or musical arrangement of this immortal Jerome Kern standard. From the I Remember Bill - a tribute to Bill Evans CD (RCA Victor). Give it a listen. A truly amazing and extensive excursion. Features alto saxophone. 5-4-4-3 (plus French horn).

Alto Sax 1 (Flute, Soprano Sax), Alto Sax 2 (Clarinet, Soprano Sax), Flute (Soprano Sax), Tenor Sax (Soprano Sax), Bass Clarinet (Soprano Sax), Flugelhorn (Trumpet) 1-4, French Horn, Baritone Horn 1 (Trombone), Baritone Horn 2 (Trombone), Baritone Horn 3 (Trombone), Baritone Horn 4 (Tuba), Guitar, Bass, Drums.

By Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the Holman CD Bill Holman's Great Big Band . Easy Swing. Grade 3-4. Score and set of parts

Big band (Alto Sax/Flute 1, opt. Alto Sax 2/Flute, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax/Clarinet 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, opt. Trombone 3, opt. Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Acoustic Bass, Drums/Triangle) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1200

Waltz. Composed by Rolf Ericson. Arranged by Don Sebesky. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1200. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1200).

English.

As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra (and included in the Mosaic CDs The Complete Roulette Recordings of the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra), this is one of those charts that escaped notice for many, many years. Don Sebesky, one of the world's premier arrangers, took a magnificant Rolf Ericson tune and created an arrangement unlike anything you've heard before. The melody is stated by alto saxophone and trumpet, weaving in and out of various textures created by muted brass. The waltz feel begins to accelerate and rise at a climactic point where the melody is once again taken over by a solo trumpet and alto saxophone. Surprisingly, brass ranges are moderate. If you wish to program a piece which will have a very unique flavor and great audience appeal, this would be the chart! 5-4-4-3 (opt. original instrumentation available as 4-4-2-3).

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

SKU: M7.SMP-149

Ballad. Composed by John Frederick Coots. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Ballad. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 149. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-149).

English.

A medium tempo, very interesting setting for this well-known standard. Lots of unison lines and superb counterpoint make this a masterful chart. You will NOT be disappointed in this one, or any of Holman's charts, for that matter. 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-693

Swing. Composed by George Gershwin and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 693. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-693).

English.

This is one of the many wonderful charts arranged by Lennie for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. He was able to capture the Kenton sound without a lot of high-range problems or difficult concerns for the players. Solo space for baritone sax and trumpet. A great addition to any jazz and/or dance library. This chart swings like crazy!.5-4-4-3 (w parts for 10 brass).

By Bill Whelan. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bob Curnow Big Band Series. Celtic / Multi Meter. Grade 5-6. Score and set of parts

By Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the CD Swingin' New Big Band. Fast Swing. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

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

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 (Woodwind 1 (Solo), Woodwind 2, Woodwind 3 (Solo), Woodwind 4, Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1, Flugelhorn/Trummpet 2, Trumpet 3, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 4 (Solo), Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums (Solo)) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-207

Celtic. Composed by Bill Whelan. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Celtic. Score and parts. Duration 8'. Handelsware #SMP 207. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-207).

English.

The chart everyone has been waiting for!! Eight minutes of amazing, dynamic, exciting sounds! This arrangement was commissioned and recorded by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany. It is, of course, based on the centerpiece of the wildly popular show. Everytime this chart was performed in live concerts in Germany (and elsewhere), the audience just erupted with applause and standing ovations. This isn't an easy chart to play, but it is well worth the effort (similar to The First Circle in that respect). All ranges are fairly reasonable, with the 1st Tpt. part topping out at a written high E. This is recorded on the highly acclaimed CD Towednack, Bob Curnow and the SWR Big Band (available from Sierra Music). 5-4-4-4.

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).

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, 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.