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This is a lovely, straight-eighth waltz that starts simply and quietly with the rhythm section. There are flute doubles in the alto saxophone parts and a flugelhorn solo. Brass ranges are very limited...

As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra (and included in the Mosaic CDs The Complete Roulette Recordings of the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra), this is one of those charts that escaped notice for m...

This is another great Oliver Nelson chart (it swings like crazy!). It starts in 3/4 and then goes to 4/4 and has a wonderful feel and flow as it moves through the different sections. The piece has ver...

Bob Curnow has arranged one of Shorty Rogers' hippest tunes. The melody is stated by Alto and Trumpet, and the whole chart has that wonderful 'West Coast' Feel to it. There is a neat section which fea...

2 Flh, 1 Pos, 3 Sax (ATB) + Rhythm

2 Flh, 1 Pos, 3 Sax (ATB) + Rhythm

Movement VI (of 7) of the Cuban Fire Suite. From Richards' magnificent suite written in 1956. Fire is probably the best way to describe this piece. A fantastic, dramatic opening (used for years by mar...

Movement IV (of 7) of the Cuban Fire Suite. Finally ... the definitive version of this magnificent music. The fourth of seven movements published by Sierra Music. The original score of Richards' was t...

Richards wrote this piece some years after writing the Cuban Fire Suite, but it is written very much in that vein (although it is much easier to play). It is a dynamic, energetic 6/8 Latin excursion w...

Recorded on the Back To Balboa LP by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this is a typical Richards chart in that it contains exciting ensemble blowing and lots of solo space for trombone, tenor sax, trumpet a...

Neil Slater, the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, is a superb composer. This chart will be a lot of fun for your band to play. The piece is set in such a way that it is movin...

This is a great chart on a great standard, originally recorded by the Terry Gibbs Band on the Dream Band CD. The chart originally featured vibes throughout, but it has been edited to feature any numbe...

Recorded on the Vic Lewis West Coast All-Stars play the music of Bill Holman (MOLE JAZZ CD 14) by an exciting lineup of L.A.'s best, Sizzler is an up-tempo, straight-ahead jazz chart with solo space f...

Absolutely one of the all-time great big band charts! Tenor sax, drums and trumpet solos, interspersed with fabulous ensemble writing. Latin to the hilt! As recorded on the 'Live at Brigham Young Univ...

This is a new edition (Finale computer notation) of the original arrangement, edited to be played with the following instrumentation: 2 altos, 2 tenors, baritone saxophone, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, pi...

A re-scoring of a Kenton original (richer harmony, better key). Soft flugel opening building to a tremendous climax. Can be programmed at any community or school event. JUST RECORDED BY THE WONDERFUL...

A high-energy, quick-paced jazz piece featuring a trio of trumpet, alto and tenor with optional solos on each part. A contrasting Brass Chorale section adds a great dimension to this piece and beautif...

In celebration of Sierra Music Publications' 45th anniversary, Bob Curnow has created a memorable new chart: The Eighth Miracle! Based on a traditional Bulgarian folk song, this extensive work (in the...

A brand-new extended blues, commissioned by the Pennsylvania IAJE state unit for their All-State Jazz Ensemble (which Bob conducted). It features a 4-horn front line of alto, tenor, trumpet and trombo...

Curnow has created two easy-to-play charts on commission from the University of Portland. This chart features a melody and a style similar to the West Coast Jazz approach to things. Line for Lyons cam...

Curnow has created two easy-to-play charts on commission from the University of Portland. This chart features a melody reminiscent of the Lester Leaps In tune, but has very reasonable ranges and rhyth...

This piece is patterned after Stan Kenton's Dynaflow, but it is written in such a way that it is quite easy to play. There is room for alto sax, piano and bass solos. Big sounds without killing chops!...

There have been SO many requests for the ORIGINAL arrangement as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, that Curnow has made it available for the first time. Here is the national anthem, as recorded b...

Live at Brigham Young University (available from Sierra Music) was the CD on which this chart was recorded. It is written in 5/4 and has solos for baritone saxophone and trumpet. A terrific chart by t...

Tom Molter has composed an exciting and compelling piece akin to the big-band charts inspired by the music of Pat Metheny. 'Apollo's Reel' is set in a bright 3/4 feel with temporary shifts to a 4/4 sw...