Charlie Parker

Originally written in 1946 by Charlie Parker soon after his longtime friend and musical companion Dizzy Gillespie left him in Los Angeles to return to New York City, this uptempo setting for big band...

This appealing and lighthearted tune by Charlie Parker is treated here in a medium-tempo samba style. A small group comprised of alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and guitar takes the lead for the first...

At the peak of the big band era, saxophonist, composer and bandleader Charlie Barnet recorded his famous version of Cherokee followed shortly by this second big hit. Treated here in a samba style, Sky...

Using a moderate tempo and modest brass ranges, here is an easy arrangement of this Charlie Parker classic that alternates in style between Latin and swing. Saxes are featured in the beginning, later...

Mark uses a light samba feel to craft a marvelous setting of this Charlier Parker standard for the little big band format. Perfectly scored tutti ensemble figures are contrasted with feature spots for...

Mark uses a light samba feel to craft a marvelous setting of this Charlier Parker standard for the little big band format. Perfectly scored tutti ensemble figures are contrasted with feature spots for...

This captivating chart is a bossa straight-eighth feel at about 140 BPM that is clever, creative, fun to play, and the best part is it's not difficult to rehearse or perform. Everything is written out...

This appealing and lighthearted tune by Charlie Parker is treated here in a medium-tempo samba style. A small group comprised of alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and guitar takes the lead for the first...

At the peak of the big band era, saxophonist, composer and bandleader Charlie Barnet recorded his famous version of Cherokee followed shortly by this second big hit. Treated here in a samba style, Sky...

Using a moderate tempo and modest brass ranges, here is an easy arrangement of this Charlie Parker classic that alternates in style between Latin and swing. Saxes are featured in the beginning, later...

Mark uses a light samba feel to craft a marvelous setting of this Charlier Parker standard for the little big band format. Perfectly scored tutti ensemble figures are contrasted with feature spots for...

Here's a classic American march which is perfect for any concert! Limited ranges and technical demands make this a great march for middle school and smaller, less experienced high school bands. The fi...

Features 57 signature songs that this bebop genius either composed or co-wrote, all in Real Book style!