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.

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).

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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.

By Claude Thornhill. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Gil Evans. For Big Band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

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

SKU: M7.SMP-175

Samba. Composed by Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. This edition: Folder. Sheet music. Samba. Score and parts. 222 pages. Handelsware #SMP 175. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-175).

English.

A really delightful samba! 339 measures of pure delight! Features soprano sax and flugelhorn, as well as drums and bass. This is one your band will want to play and play and play..... the samba we've all been waiting for! Soprano sax doubles on alto parts. 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1078

Swing. Composed by Carl Hilding Severinsen and Duke Ellington. Arranged by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1078. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1078).

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This great chart is recorded (1999) on the Azica CD Swingin' the Blues. Holman grabs this simple Ellington tune and runs with it. The arrangement is yet another amazing example of Bill Holman's extraordinary arranging skills. There is solo space for tenor saxophone and, of course, trumpet. There is no real need for any extra high trumpet playing. The ensemble shout choruses alone are enough reason to put this chart in every jazz band library in the land. You will have a blast with this one. 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1201

Baiao. Composed by Rich DeRosa. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1201. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1201).

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Rich DeRosa has created a marvelous Latin composition in a baião feel that is recorded by the North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band. It comes out of the gate roaring. The very hip melody is stated by flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, trumpet and piano. There is plenty of room for improvisation with soloists of your choice, including space for your drummer and any other percussion you might choose to add. The ending of the piece is wild and always brings audiences to their feet! 5-4-4-4 (opt. vibes).

By Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the Holman CD A View From The Side . Swing. Grade 5. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

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

SKU: M7.SMP-320

Concert Jazz. Composed by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Concert Jazz. Score and parts. Duration 12'. Handelsware #SMP 320. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-320).

English.

This amazing work was commissioned by the I.A.J.E, ASCAP and the Dizzy Gillespie Commissions and was premiered at the IAJE Conference in New York City. It is a piece approximately 12 minutes in length, with solos for trombone, baritone saxophone, piano and others. This is Holman's newest work, and it should stand as one of his most interesting, creative and exciting works to date. 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-356

MM3 - Street Suite. Composed by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 356. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-356).

English.

As the title implies, this chart does not rest for a moment. It moves from one tempo to another, doubling up and then doubling in tempo again. Needless to say, Stop/Go is an exciting excursion into the very hip mind of Bill Holman. The chart requires soprano saxophone on the lead part. Holman's humor comes to the fore in this fascinating arrangement. 5-4-4-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1123

Rock/Fusion. Composed by Omar Thomas. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1123. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1123).

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Omar Thomas has written a stunning, contemporary piece reminiscent of the style of the Pat Metheny Group. It has a straight-eighths feel with solos for piano and trombone. This chart requires soprano saxophone and clarinet (with optional bass clarinet). There are meter changes throughout. This piece moves jazz ensemble composition forward. 5-4-4-4 (w/ opt. voice part).

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1112

Long Version. Composed by Oliver Nelson. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1112. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1112).

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This arrangement of I Hope In Time a Change Will Come came about through a desire to hear/play more than one chorus of this stunningly beautiful melody by Oliver Nelson. The basis for this new arrangement was Nelson's original chart, but this one is two choruses, not one. Part of the second chorus can be improvised. The soloist throughout is soprano saxophone (could be played on tenor saxophone or trumpet if you so desire). This is a slow, gorgeous ballad that will thrill your audiences. 5-4-4-3.

By Sonny Rollins. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the CD The Bill Holman Band . Calypso Swing. Grade 4-5. Score and set of parts

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 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).

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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/Soprano Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-930

Baritone Sax Feature. Composed by Bill Holman. Sheet music. Baritone Sax Feature. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 930. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-930).

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As recorded on the new CD The Bill Holman Band Live, Holman has written a witty, musical, fun-filled feature for baritone saxophone. Lots of space for creative playing, and the wonderful contrapuntal writing that we come to expect from Holman. It's time to feature the foundation of your jazz band. A moderate tempo shuffle-feel makes this one swing like crazy! 5-4-4-4.

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

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1199

Swing. Composed by Aaron Hedenstrom. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1199. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1199).

English.

This is a lovely, cool, easy-swing chart that explores linear material as written for and recorded by the North Texas One O'clock Lab Band (Lab 2013). Flute and bass clarinet doubles are required, and the drummer is featured throughout with brushes. This piece has the feel of a theme and variations, and contains very rich harmonies and voicings. 5-4-4-4.

By Jimmy Rowles. Arranged by Bill Holman. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Bill Holman Big Band Series. From the Holman CD "A View From The Side". Ballad. Level: Grade 3 and 4 (solo). Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music.

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

Composed by Ayn Inserto. For big band. Medium to difficult. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing

Big band (Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet/Flugelhorn 1-3, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 4-5, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4-5, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1122

Concert Jazz. Composed by Neil Slater. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1122. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1122).

English.

As recorded on the Lab 2011 CD by the North Texas One O'clock Lab Band, this is one of Neil Slaters newest compositions. It has a lovely beginning and then launches into a wonderful, swinging groove. 5-5-5-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1037

Latin. Composed by Ken Hanna. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1037. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1037).

English.

Bob Curnow took Ken Hanna's wonderful, latin, medium-tempo tune and made it a bit more accessible for good bands. The ranges are a bit more realistic and practical. This also features alto sax and trumpet (not trombone as originally arranged). The original version is recorded on the Live at Butler University CD. 5-5-5-3 (can be played with only 8 brass).

Big band (Flute 1, Flute 2, Tenor/Soprano Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-3, Flugelhorn 4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, Electric/Acoustic Bass, Drums) - intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1117

Waltz. Composed by Les Hooper. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1117. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1117).

English.

This is a lovely, straight-eighth waltz that starts simply and quietly with the rhythm section. There are flute doubles in the alto saxophone parts and a flugelhorn solo. Brass ranges are very limited. This is a great piece to program to contrast the more demanding charts you are performing. 5-4-4-4.

Big band - difficult

SKU: M7.AHW-206

Latin. Composed by Tito Puente. Sheet music. Latin. Score and parts. Charles Colin Corp. #AHW 206. Published by Charles Colin Corp. (M7.AHW-206).

English.

Mambo Diabolo is one of the Puente mainstay tunes with a jazz muscular horn arrangement at medium tempo. It featues vibes and soprano sax with a solid brass wall on the chorus.

By Tim Armacost. Arranged by Michael Abene. For big band (5 saxes [or 5 saxes + Soprano Soloist], 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar). Medium Difficult. Score and set of parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing

Arranged by John Fedchock. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing (WA.55275).