Partituras de blues para Big Band

This could be called Newer Than New, because Don just wrote this for John Pizzarelli's new band in New York. It's a wonderful tour-de-force for the entire band, with lots of open spots for your hot ja...

This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD I Told You So. This is yet another terrific Holman chart written for that band! A medium-tempo shuffle that just swings and swings! There...

Nelson wrote an album for Johnny Hodges (Black, Brown and Beautiful, RCA) featuring the compositions of Duke Ellington and also some of his original things. This Ellington tune just romps and stomps r...

Written by Duke Ellington and originally entitled Concerto for Cootie, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me has been covered by all of the great vocalists including Ella and Sinatra. This version has been...

'Teddy's Mood' is a laid back minor blues that alternates between a 'two feel and swinging 'four feel.' It features an alto sax solo along with plenty of open space for additional soloists (suggested...

This playful medium-tempo swinger features a smooth, self-assured melody that glides along a cool, slightly altered blues progression. Trumpet and alto sax carry the melody at first before passing it...

'The Main Attraction' is a hard drivin' shuffle in the style of Basie, Thad and Mel, and Phil Wilson, but with a slightly more modern groove. This is the perfect opener for any concert or festival! Th...

Two-Lip Blues is a D-minor blues chart featuring all sections in the band (including the rhythm section!), with manageable ranges for the brass. All rhythm section parts are notated completely, includ...

This swinging, easy to play chart sounds great and offers many teaching opportunities. Following the first 24 bars which are in unison, there’s a “call and response” section using just the notes from...

Who doesn’t like "Cold Pizza"? This easy, bluesy swing chart provides an excellent introduction to swing style. The minor mode ostinato riff on which the tune is built adds a cool jazzy feel and makes...

This arrangement for full jazz ensemble is based on the version recorded by the Canadian Brass. No special instrumentation is required. This up-tempo production number features a Trumpet soloist in a...