By Tower Of Power. By Emilio Castillo and Stephen Kupka. Arranged by Mark Taylor. Score and Parts. Little Big Band Series. Grade 3-4. Published by Cherry Lane Music

By Dizzy Gillespie Big Band. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Mary Lou Williams. For jazz big band (voice, 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 5 trumpets (tpt 5 featured solo), 3 trombones, piano, bass, drums). Ranges: Trumpet 1 to C6, Trombone 1 to Ab4, Voice: Bb3 to Dd5, key of Eb. Swing. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

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 (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).

English.

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.

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).

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

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

By Guy Lombardo. Arranged by Mike Henebry. For big band. Ballad. Easy. Full score and set of parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications . full score and set of parts. Ballad.

By Joe Garland. Arranged by Andy Clark. Lighter. Concert Band. Big Band for Concert Band. Level: Grade 4. Score and set of parts. Composed 1994. Duration 0:03:44. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

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 Jim Weisheit. For little big band (Alto sax, Tenor sax, Baritone sax, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Rhythm). Medium. Score and set of parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing

Recorded by Duke Ellington. Edited by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Billy Strayhorn. Jazz Vocal. Jazz, Swing. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7394).

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1202

Swing. Composed by Hoagy Carmichael and Mitchell Parish. Arranged by Allan Ganley. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1202. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1202).

English.

Here is a free swinging, remarkable chart from a new writer for Sierra. Allan Ganley's reputation and legacy in England drew our attention to this marvelous arrangement of One Morning in May. The arrangement is recorded on the CD June Time (Vocalion), and stands among the best versions out there. Starting with a soft, swinging ensemble, the chart moves into space for blowing for tenor saxophone and trumpet, returning to the initial feel with a wonderful, warm ending. All brass ranges are very moderate. This will be a great addition to any jazz band library. 5-4-4-4.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-345

Home Parish. Composed by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Celtic. Score and parts. Duration 12'. Handelsware #SMP 345. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-345).

English.

Bob has created an absolutely thrilling 12 minute work, inspired by his Celtic roots (Towednack is a small area in Cornwall, England). The Celtic influence is heard in the triple-meter settings and the interlude which reflects back on a Riverdance style of music. Tenor sax is featured. Very much in the genre of his Metheny/Mays charts of the past. Commissioned by Riverside Community College (CA) Performed at the August, 1999 Kenton Sounds concert in Los Angeles. No w.w. doubles. The CD on which this piece is recorded is Towednack, Bob Curnow and the SWR Big Band (available from Sierra Music). 5-4-4-4 (opt. vibes and aux. perc.).

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-2, Trombone 3 (opt.), Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - easy to intermediate

SKU: M7.SMP-1182

Swing. Composed by Billy Byers and Count Basie. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1182. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1182).

Much like Neil Hefti's Li'l Darlin', this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest. There is also the contrast of a strong shout section before returning to the quieter approach. This was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album Count Basie's Finest Hour (originally Basie Land). Set as a medium-slow swing feel, there are solos for trumpet and piano. In this edited version, the arrangement is almost exactly like the original, except the solos are written out, the high trumpet parts are adjusted, and the saxophone parts have been simplified a bit. 5-4-4-4.

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) - advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-937

Swing. Composed by Erskine Hawkins, Julian Dash, Stanley Newcomb Kenton, and William Johnson. Arranged by Gene Roland. Sheet music. Moderate Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 937. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-937).

English.

This was recorded on the Stan Kenton Orchestra CD Live at the Tropicana. This is a very hip version of the old jazz standard. It is set at a moderate swing tempo, and there is solo space for trumpet, trombone, tenor sax and an intro by bass alone. The solos have been transcribed and are included on the parts. An additional set of trumpet parts (along with the original versions) are provided to make this much more playable. It still swings like crazy. A refreshing, wonderful look at an oft-played tune. 5-5-5-3 (can be played with 8 brass).

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1165

Swing. Composed by Gene Roland and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1165. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1165).

English.

Here is a slow, gutty, down-home type of blues written for and recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on the Adventures In Blues album. There is open solo space for tenor, trumpet and piano. Once the solos are over, the full ensemble comes roaring in to take the chart to a strong, sensational ending. Your audiences will love this tune! 5-5-5-3.

Big band (Alto Sax 1, opt. Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet Solo (a la Maynard), Trumpet 1-3, opt. Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, opt. Trombone 3, opt. Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums) - advanced to difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1055

Fast Swing. Composed by Alan Jay Lerner and Maynard Ferguson. Arranged by Don Sebesky. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1055. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1055).

English.

This is a fast-paced, swinging chart, with lots of solo space for trumpet and baritone saxophone. There is also plenty of high-powered ensemble playing throughout. This edited version is created from the original parts, but Maynard's solo and lead parts are written into the standard trumpet section. Extra parts are also included for traditional instrumentation. This chart is one of the most recorded pieces in Maynard Ferguson's book and usually served as his opener with the Dream Band..

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1 (Solo), Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1 (Guiro), Trumpet 2 (Claves), Trumpet 3 (Solo), Trumpet 4 (Maracas), Trumpet 5, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4-5, Piano, Bass, Drums) - difficult

SKU: M7.SMP-1135

Latin. Composed by Gene Roland and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1135. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1135).

English.

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Viva-Kenton, this delightful Latin chart has solo space for tenor saxophone and features a very hip melody by Gene Roland. Gene wrote many, many hit records for the Kenton band, and this piece is sure to become a part of library of all Kenton lovers. 5-5-5-3.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-557

Latin/Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Stanley Newcomb Kenton. Sheet music. Latin/Swing. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 557. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-557).

English.

Rarely does a piece turn up like this one. Although written for Stan Kenton (the mid-1950s), the chart never was recorded by the band (Holman doesn't know why), and it was lost for years. It is a sensational piece, combining Afro-Cuban rhythm (Latin) and Swing, and featuring solo space for tenor sax, trumpet and drums. It utilizes counterpoint between the wind sections over a Latin vamp and explores the perfect balance between counterpoint and dynamic ensemble writing in the Swing sections. This is Holman at his very best! 5-5-5-4.

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.

By The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band. Edited by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by John Lewis. Swing; Jazz. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7175).

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1061

Swing. Composed by Bill Holman and Maynard Ferguson. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1061. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1061).

This Bill Holman chart was written for the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra. It is recorded on Live at Peacock Lane and is a bright swing tune that features solos for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone and drums. It has a wonderful shout chorus, and an ending that will knock your socks off! It has been edited to include optional parts for a full band. If your rhythm section can burn, well, here it is! 5-4-4-3.

By James Moody and the Gil Fuller Orchestra. Edited by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Gil Fuller. Latin/Swing; Jazz. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7315).

By James Moody and the Gil Fuller Orchestra. Edited by Dylan Canterbury, Rob DuBoff, and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Gil Fuller. Latin/Swing; Jazz. Score only. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7315S).

Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums/Finger Cym.) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: M7.SMP-807

Arranged by Bob Curnow. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 807. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-807).

English.

Curnow has adapted the amazing vocal arrangements of David Maddux for the jazz ensemble. This arrangement moves through many variations of this most lovely of melodies. The music is somewhat legit in concept, not difficult to play, and it has a very hip, sophisticated, lush harmonic sound. Ideal for a different slant to your Christmas programming! 5-4-4-3.