Big band - intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32374400

Swing Ballad. Composed by Rob Vuono. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32374400. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32374400).

English.

Beautif ully written in a slow swing, this impressive swing ballad is an excellent showcase for your lead trombone player. Rob keeps the ranges modest throughout, yet achieves a most sophisticated sound by way of a well-crafted melody, paired with a distinctive set of chord changes and well written ensembles. Rhythm section parts are fully notated along with chord changes to ensure success. Sure to be a favorite in any book, this chart has the timeless feel of a true standard.

By Claude Thornhill. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Gil Evans. For jazz big band (2 alto saxophones (double clarinet), 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, clarinet (optional), 4 trumpets (4th alternate for horn 1), 2 horns in F, 3 trombones (3rd alternate for horn 2), guitar, piano, bass, drums, 2 trombones). Swing. Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

For Piano/partial score , C melody lead sheet , Synthesizer/miscellaneous parts, Bb and Eb Horn melody part , Bass, Drums. Contains 20 great tunes from their entire career. Contemporary Jazz. 6 Books. 400 pages. Published by Sher Music Company.

Big band - intermediate

SKU: M7.BARN-32374600

Alto Sax Feature. Composed by Rob Vuono. Sheet music. Score and parts. Duration 3'. Handelsware #BARN 32374600. Published by Handelsware (M7.BARN-32374600).

English.

This beautiful and pensive ballad is a superb feature for your lead alto player. Rob has penned a melody that is truly haunting; along with attractive and ever-shifting chord changes and vibrant ensembles, creating a memorable piece that really stays with the listener long after it is over. Modest ranges and skillful scoring (the chart is playable with as few as 4 Saxes, 5 brass, and rhythm) make this chart a superlative choice for concert or contest, and a guaranteed mainstay in any jazz ensemble library.

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

SKU: M7.SMP-1071

Swing. Composed by Jerome Kern and Maynard Ferguson. Arranged by Willie Maiden. Sheet music. Score and parts. Handelsware #SMP 1071. Published by Handelsware (M7.SMP-1071).

As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra on the Newport album, this clever Willie Maiden arrangement is set in three sections - ballad, medium swing and fast swing. There is solo space for baritone saxophone (written out), bass (written out), tenor saxophone, trumpet, alto saxophone, and lead trumpet (a la Maynard). While this chart will certainly take some work to pull off, it will absolutely be worth it in the end! You band and audiences will love this great rendition of Old Man River! 5-5-4-3.