Partituras para Big Band

In 1953, Kenton recorded an album titled Sketches on Standards. It was a great recording containing the arrangements of Russo and Kenton. The piece has a wonderful trombone solo in it (as originally r...

Here is our transcription of Ray Anthony's take on the Gershwins' classic tune, Someone To Watch Over Me, as played on his 1994 Dream Dancing II album. The only change we have made from the original i...

Con una partitura perfecta para jóvenes conjuntos de jazz, este arreglo del clásico estándar escrito para el musical Pal Joey es perfecto para enseñar el estilo swing y ampliar los conocimientos de lo...

But Not for Me' from Girl Crazy is a superb vocal with a big band chart on a great standard. Features include a vocal range from B-flat below middle C to third space C, lead trumpet range to A-flat, a...

Another rousing up-tempo swing chart from the Artie Shaw band. Originally scored by Jerry Gray, this chart has been lovingly transcribed by Alan Glasscock. The only variation from the original is the...

Rarely does a song have staying power over time like this gem from West Side Story. One of the definitive ballads of all time, here is a wonderful opportunity to perform it with a vocal soloist and bi...

From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swingin' and aptly titled 'Cool.' Mark's version for young players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair wit...

Featuring an unforgettable melody and creative harmonic progressions, here is an easy version of this great song from the musical Show Boat. Introduce your students to the important contributions of J...

From the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie, this well-known tune works great in a jazz setting. Written in a medium up-tempo swing style, Rick Stitzel uses skilled ensemble scoring plus a great groove t...

From the musical Finian's Rainbow, this familiar 1940s standard is nicely scored here for young bands. Written in a moderate tempo, the style changes smoothly between swing and Latin and requires no s...

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

Never Let Me Go (Flexible Solo Feature)

From the hit musical Hairspray here is the showstopping production number in a dynamic arrangement from John Berry. Featuring a fast-paced rock groove and hard hitting brass figures, this is sure to s...

Although composed by Frank Loesser for the musical Guys and Dolls, this tune became a jazz standard largely thanks to the recording by Miles Davis. Sammy Nestico shows that he's still the master of bi...

Although composed by Frank Loesser for the musical Guys and Dolls, this tune became a jazz standard largely thanks to the recording by Miles Davis. Sammy Nestico shows that he's still the master of bi...

One of the signature songs from the musical Oliver, this tune offers a wealth of opportunities for melodic and harmonic development. Adapted here as a samba, Mark Taylor's powerful arrangement opens w...

One of the signature songs from the musical Oliver, this tune offers a wealth of opportunities for melodic and harmonic development. Adapted here as a samba, Mark Taylor's powerful arrangement opens w...

Arranged here in a light rock style, this timeless song from the hit musical Annie is sure to bring a smile. Perfectly scored to sound great, and a natural choice for vocalist.

From the hit musical Grease, this up-tempo rocker is featured in one of the show's most exciting dance scenes. Jerry's version for younger groups is skillfully done and sure to be a hit.

From the musical Grease, this easy arrangement of one of the main songs is perfect for casual concerts and impressing the parents. The moderate rock style plus easy rhythmic patterns insure success wi...

Irving Berlin's upbeat show tune reached new heights of popularity with its appearance in Mel Brooks' movie (and new Broadway show) Young Frankenstein. Always an audience favorite, this solid swing ar...