Big band (Flute, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Bass Clarinet, Flugelhorn 1-4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano (Solo), Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1260

Ballad. Composed by Pat Metheny. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1260. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1260).

Every once in a while a melody is written that words cannot convey and only the soul understands. Master-of-melodies, Pat Metheny, did just that in his composition of Tell Her You Saw Me, and Bob Curnow magnificently transformed it into a majestic big band arrangement. A ballad throughout that slowly builds in intensity; this piece utilizes woodwind doubles and flugelhorns with a short, written-out piano solo up front. If you are looking to provide a moving ballad for your audiences, then this is it. 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-672

Swing. Composed by Cole Porter and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 672. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-672).

English.

This may be the all-time greatest jazz arrangement of a standard tune. Recorded on the Contemporary Concepts LP, this great standard is turned into a marvelous vehicle for solo statements from alto, tenor, 2 different trumpets and baritone saxophone. No big band jazz library can be complete without this superb arrangement. (This music is available from Mosaic Records in their Russo/Holman CD set.) 5-5-5-4.

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) - 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.

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 (opt.), Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1241

Concert Jazz. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1241. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1241).

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, 'Berlin Bei Nacht' is the 4th movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. Set in an up-tempo fashion, this Oliver Nelson's 1971 forward-thinking original starts out with an in-your-face swing unison line played by the saxophones and the trumpets, with the trombones and rhythm section providing the undercurrent. It then moves into a half-time Latin feel before settling into a funk/rock blues solo section (trumpet, or as you choose). This exciting and unique arrangement will be a favorite for your band and audiences alike! 5-4-4-3 (opt. 5th trombone).

Recorded by Dizzy Gillespie. Edited by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Ernie Wilkins. Jazz, Swing. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7318).

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).

English.

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 Bob Curnow. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bob Curnow Big Band Series. Swing. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

Big band - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32356900

Swing. Composed by Paul Clark. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32356900. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32356900).

English.

This one is way cool, but the energy it creates is hot. It's a medium tempo swinger in a minor key, reminiscent of some of the great Buddy Rich tunes. Just when you think you know where it's going, the harmonies change and lead to something new. The open section for solos of your choice is built upon very basic minor Blues changes. Plenty of dynamic contrasts, with a very soft sax soli leading into a shout chorus that really roars.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1233

Swing. Composed by Dave Brubeck. Arranged by Drew Zaremba. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1233. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1233).

If you are looking for a modern arrangement with a classic feel, Drew Zaremba has done just that with Dave Brubeck's 'Cassandra.' Recorded by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band on their CD Lab 2014, Drew uses theme and variation to take this marvelous, swinging melody into challenging, extensive and exciting places. In addition to featuring the depth of your ensemble, including woodwind doubles, lots of counterpoint, and tempo and style changes, there is also solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet. This chart is the real deal! 5-4-4-4.

By Claude Thornhill. Arranged by Gil Evans. For big band with vocal solo. Swing. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

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

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

SKU: M7.SMP-411

Swing. Composed by Bronislau Kaper and Maynard Ferguson. Arranged by Michael Abene. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 411. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-411).

English.

This is a great, HOT chart from Maynard's Dream Band book. Beautifully written, with tenor and trumpet solos. This is the one everyone has been asking for! Included in the new Smithsonian recording of big band jazz. Let your band sink their teeth into this one! Full score/parts for 5-4-4-3.

Big band - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.BARN-32350900

Latin. Composed by Carmine Pastore. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32350900. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32350900).

English.

Really hot! An exciting uptempo Latin groove that starts out featuring a combo of alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone before adding the whole band into the mix. Plenty of solo space for the soloists of your choice. A perfect concert or contest choice for better bands and your audiences will love it. Don't miss this great chart!

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) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1130

Swing. Composed by Ray Starling and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1130. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1130).

English.

This is a great chart to feature your drummer and the entire ensemble! Starting out with a bombastic Eastern-sounding introduction (ala Genghis Khan), it then launches into a hard-driving minor blues stated by the trombone, trumpet and tenor saxophone. There is solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet and drums with exciting ensemble figures throughout. This chart provides lots of room for your drummer to solo and fill. 5-4-4-3.

Big band - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.BARN-32314800

Jazz Samba. Arranged by Dominic Spera. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 4'. Handelsware #BARN 32314800. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32314800).

English.

Incredi ble uptempo jazz samba arrangement of a great jazz standard by Dominic Spera. Plenty of solo space for the soloists of your choice then a brass choir section that segues into a Buddy Rich styled shout chorus. Goes back to the samba for the ending. Includes an optional contrafactum section that is incredibly exciting! Exceptional concert or competition chart for good bands. Very highly recommended!