Villancicos para Big Band

Although 'Tin Tin Deo' is usually associated with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, it was actually co-composed by Gillespie's original arranging partner Gil Fuller and conguero Luciano 'Chano' Pozo.  T...

Jazz Big Band Arrangement. Benny Carter wrote this swing-era classic in 1931 and initially arranged it for Chick Webb's band. Benny revised his interpretation of the tune several times over the years...

Commissioned by the Sioux Falls (SD) Middle School All City Jazz Band and the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society, this chart combines two of the most important styles in jazz -- Latin and swing. Solid...

Commissioned by the Sioux Falls (SD) Middle School All City Jazz Band and the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society, this chart combines two of the most important styles in jazz -- Latin and swing. Solid...

Originally written in 1920 by Tom Delaney, and recorded over the years by Bix Beiderbecke, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and many others, this medium-advanced swing/Latin setting commissioned by IM...

Originally written in 1920 by Tom Delaney, and recorded over the years by Bix Beiderbecke, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and many others, this swing/Latin setting commissioned by IMEA for the 2015...

Written in tribute to the music of the great Thad Jones, this medium advanced chart features a driving swing groove, lots of strong ensemble writing, a sax soli and plenty of solo space. Standard inst...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2016 All State Jazz Ensemble, this chart provides a wealth of teaching opportunities. The combination of a swingin...

Looking for that perfect closer for your next program? This exciting medium advanced original alternates between Latin and swing styles, features a trio on the front line and has loads of wonderful en...

Transcribed from Julie London's 1961 Liberty Records album 'Whatever Julie Wants', this is a very cool chart that switches effortlessly between swing and beguine feels. Overall the chart is relaxed, b...

Der bekannte New Yorker Jazzkomponist Andy Farber hat eine weitere grossartige Komposition verfasst - diese ist im Duke-Ellington-Stil. Sie wechselt zwischen Latin- und Swing-Teilen hin und her und be...

Here is another fantastic Lennie Niehaus arrangement as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'The Stage Door Swings' Album. This was the 'missing link' from that album. Now we have all of those ch...

Three movement suite that can be performed independantly. Alto saxophone feature. Sold as entire suite only. Mov 1 (Ballade): Entire suite is derived from the Ballade theme. Involving constantly shift...

Far From East' is based on the chords to 'Isfahan.' The feel alternates between swing and Afro-Cuban 12/8 throughout. The original sextet instrumentation is alto, tenor, trumpet, piano, bass, and drum...

Tschaikowski für Jazz Band? Mit diesem kreativen Arrangement des Marschs aus der Nussknacker-Suite - auf jeden Fall! Die Nummer bietet eine grossartige Kombination von Tutti und Registersoli und die T...

Diese bisher unveröffentlichte Thad-Jones-Komposition ist ein interessanter Swing im mittleren Tempo mit einem Hauch von Blues-March-Feeling. Diese gut spielbare Nummer wurde erstmals im Jahr 1967 von...

The theme of world-renowned jazz singer Cab Calloway is brought within reach of your beginning jazz ensemble in a delightful new arrangement by up-and-coming arranger Ralph Ford.

Even though the TV show is for little tikes, the familiar theme song is very popular with jazz players. (Go figure!) The saxes are featured on the head and the trumpets take the melody on the bridge....

Swing is still the thing and this classic jump tune, recently featured in the movie Chicken Run, is filled with hot licks and plenty of drive.

Written for Walt Disney World, Sammy's masterful touch shows in this fiery medley of Mickey Mouse March and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah. Mostly a study in ensemble scoring in a wide variety of tempos and styles...

From the original TV series Spider-Man and featured on the soundtrack of the new blockbuster movie, Roger Holmes has crafted an exciting arrangement for jazz ensemble. Based on a minor blues progressi...

Here is an up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the hit movie The Polar Express. Including crisp ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals, this is a great addition to a holiday concert,...

From the brash, slightly irreverent, and wildly popular TV series Family Guy, here is the supercharged big band style theme adapted by Roger Holmes. The style is medium swing and it features an alto s...

From the brash, slightly irreverent, and wildly popular TV series Family Guy, here is the supercharged big band style theme adapted by Roger Holmes. The style is medium swing and it features an alto s...

The theme song for this popular animated TV series is already in a swingin' big band style! Arranged here for younger players, it features the melody traded between the saxes, trumpets and trombone an...