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In the story of 'Porgy and Bess,' a buzzard flying overhead is considered to be a sign of bad things to come. Although 'The Buzzard Song' starts out with the intention of serving as a warning, Porgy t...

The title says it all! This catchy, hard-swinging trumpet section feature will provide excitement for any concert setting. From the opening bar, through the solos, and into the shout chorus, you won't...

This song was written by Mel Powell when he was pianist with the Goodman orchestra, and it was a hit in 1942. Glenn Miller, whilst in charge of the US Army Air Force Training Command Band, used it as...

This Dorsey classic is another great solo spot for Trombone. Based on a tune by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakoff, the original arrangement was by Tommy Dorsey himself. A well known piece, Song of India was or...

First recorded in September 1939, in the same session as Dickie's Dream, Lester Leaps In is a milestone chart which showcased the phenominal talent of Lester Young. The arrangement evolved over time,...

A fabulous chart from the Goodman band of the early 1940's, written by Eddie Sauter, and, quite naturally, a Clarinet feature. The chart is harmonically very innovative, and shows glimpses of the sort...

Transcribed from the original Benny Carter arrangement of Hoagy Carmichaels' tune, this Gene Krupa chart is one of Roy Eldridge's best known solo works, and is an out-and-out Trumpet feature. We have...

Benny Goodman recorded this chart as an instrumental feature, to which a vocal overlay was added before it became part of the soundtrack for Disney's 1946 Make Mine Music cartoon cinema release. It's...

Jump Time is a Sy Oliver chart written for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and is a Trombone feature. This version was transcribed from his November 19, 1940 session live to air from the Hollywood Palladi...

Written and arranged by Buster Harding for Artie Shaw's band, and recorded on the RCA label in 1945, Bedford Drive is a medium tempo swing chart, and a big Clarinet feature. Unlike many of Shaw's earl...

Everything is Jumpin' is a very rare chart from the Artie Shaw book. A cut down version of the arrangement was featured in the 1940 film Second Chorus, though this full version of the chart extends to...

Swingin' Down The Lane is a very rare chart from the Benny Goodman band. We have transcribed this one from his February 7th, 1939 Camel Caravan broadcast from the State Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut,...

If you are looking for a first rate ballad Trumpet feature, look no further. This Harry James chart is a cracker. We have adapted the original version to suit a standard 5444 line-up and have re-score...

Features the bone section on this up tempo swing chart-this is another cooker. Comp. By Steve Allen, arr. By Tom Kubis. Solo section set up to feature bones. The shout features extremes in dynamics. T...

This composition is a trumpet feature written for jazz stylist Steve Huffsteter. Its tempo is medium-slow swing with soloist playing the tuneful melody. Solo section is double-time swing with plenty o...

This great contemporary standard by Bob Berg is a powerful feature both for tenor sax and the entire ensemble. The tune requires a tenor soloist with 'fire' and a strong rhythm section capable of play...

Medium swing alto feature, with an exciting sax soli. Changes for alto and piano. No doubles; lead trumpet to D6.

(traditional) Written originally as a clarinet feature, but can be played by any solo instrument. Starts with lush trombone hymn-like chorale than goes into a medium swing tempo. Solo space also for p...

A challenging unison melody and an equally challenging set of chord changes reminiscent of the 'hard-bop' era characterize this moderatley fast tenor sax feature. The solo is on the 2nd tenor part, bu...

Written for Doc Severinsen, trumpet feature is an excellent vehicle for a good soloist with 'high chops'. Medium fast swing. Recorded by Dimartino/Osland Jazz Orch 'Off The Charts'

Trumpet feature in a subtle swing tune inspired by Bill Evans.

This medium swing burner features your Trbn. Section on unison melody w/blues changes & plenty of ens work for all sections. Solo over blues changes for all sections w/plenty of groove space for your...

Up-swing. This is the chart to feature your bone section!Plenty of room for all the bones to solo abd plenty of soli stuff as well. Key F major. Trumpet 1 highest note D above the staff.Difficult. AAT...

Perfect feature for the trumpet in your band with a double high G (Concert F). If he or she doesn't, any chord note will work on the end. The tenor (can be played on soprano) has a little instrumental...