Villancicos para Big Band

One of the most recognizable of all Duke Ellington's tunes, this distinctive composition combines the styles of Latin and big band jazz. Here's a marvelous arrangement playable by beginning groups.

Composed and recorded by Stan Kenton in the 1940s, Artistry in Rhythm became his signature and a true classic from the big band era. Paul Murtha has skillfully adapted and truncated this chart for you...

Here is a creative and unique version of this familiar standard that alternates between samba and swing styles. Featuring intricate and effective 6-horn scoring along with solos for tenor sax and/or g...

Using a moderate tempo and modest brass ranges, here is an easy arrangement of this Charlie Parker classic that alternates in style between Latin and swing. Saxes are featured in the beginning, later...

This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins features an uptempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement the head is treated in a tutti format for...

This is an essential standard tune that every student of jazz should know. Victor Lopez provides your band with the opportunity to learn this legendary song in a new setting with a few twists. The hea...

Frank Mantooth siempre estaba pensando fuera de la caja, inyectando ideas ingeniosas y frescas en los estándares de jazz. El tema de Frank On Green Dolphin Street oscila entre el latín y el swing, lo...

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...

From the album 'Rock Swings' a laid back medium groove classic Basie style chart which steadily builds to a powerful final chorus. Key: G Vocal range: G - Bb Trumpet range: Eb Trombone range: G

This jazz gem from the pen of Tadd Dameron features an easy flowing swing style and adapts wonderfully for full jazz ensemble. Mark's arrangement includes a small group (alto, tenor, bari. , trumpet,...