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 (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2 (opt.), Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-2, Trumpet 3-4 (opt.), Trombone 1, Bass Trombone 2, Trombone 3 (opt.), Bass Trombone 4 (opt.), Piano, Guitar (opt.), Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-459

Tenor Sax Feature. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Sheet music. Tenor Sax Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 459. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-459).

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Oliver had a great feel for the funky jazz style which was so popular. This chart features tenor sax throughout, and was recorded on the Fantabulous album. It is a very easy chart to play, and it would be a great addition to any big band book. This also could be played by a smaller instrumentation as recorded by Oliver (4 saxes, 2 tpts.2 trbs. 3 rhythm). 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-587

Swing. Composed by Neal Hefti. Arranged by Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Slow Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 587. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-587).

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Stan Kenton had a certain touch in his arranging that stood out. He took a simple, slow-swinging approach to this great Neal Hefti tune, and it was one of the most popular charts played by the band in the 1970's. Piano takes the melody, while the trombones set the harmonic and rhythmic groove. This is a wonderful piece to program, becasue it is so different than most charts. 5-5-5-3.

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) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-558

Swing. Composed by Arthur Edward Pepper and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 558. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-558).

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A true Kenton Classic. Alto saxophone, piano and bass are featured on this one-of-a-kind piece. The piece was recorded in the early 1950s by Stan Kenton, became a huge hit and found its way onto many albums, most notably Popular Favorites by Stan Kenton. If you need a Kenton chart that doesn't demand a great deal of hard, high blowing, this is the one. 5-5-4-4.

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).

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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, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2-4, Flugelhorn 5, Trombone 1-4, Bass Trombone 5, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vibraphone) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-1198

Swing. Composed by Michel Legrand. Arranged by Vern Sielert. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1198. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1198).

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Vern Sielert has created a marvelous arrangement of Michel LeGrand's extremely popular melody. As recorded by the North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band, it is set in a modern ECM swing feel. The melody is stated by alto saxophone and flugelhorn, and they are featured throughout with extensive room for improvisation. Brass ranges are moderate. This is the original pro version requiring 10 brass players. This chart will surely join Vern's arrangements of I Thought About You and Like Someone in Love as best-sellers! 5-5-5-4 (opt. vibes).

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, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-613

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 613. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-613).

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There are a few charts from this library which are very playable by any reasonably well developed jazz ensemble. This surely is one of the best! Holman created a beautifully layered piece, based on the Rhythm changes. This is one of the most popular charts in the entire Kenton Library. Solo space for alto, tenor, trombone and trumpet. Recorded on the Kenton Showcase LP in 1954. (This music is available from Mosaic Records in their Russo/Holman CD set.) 5-5-5-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1042

Ballad. Composed by Richard Rodgers and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1042. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1042).

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As originally recorded by the great Charlie Mariano with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this is a must-have solo feature for alto saxophone. Let your alto player (or trumpet ...... parts provided for either) shine on this popular standard, arranged by none other than Bill Holman.