Little Big Band Series

A jazz standard from the legendary Sonny Rollins, Doxy is arranged here in a very playable and appealing swing setting for little big band. Tenor sax, baritone sax and trombone take the lead in the be...

Using duet pairings mixed in with counterlines and background figures from the entire ensemble, this medium swing chart is scored for small band but still has a rich full sound. Includes solos for alt...

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this medium uptempo jazz standard from Miles Davis works perfectly in this 6-horn format. Carefully using the combination of saxes and brass to full advantage, thi...

One of the best-known standards from the Basie era, Frank Foster's medium swing tune adapts beautifully in the Little Big Band format. And Mike Tomaro adds a few twists of his own in this appealing ch...

Using tenor and baritone saxes to do the heavy lifting, here is a fun chart on this Sonny Rollins classic. Mark also uses clever ensemble interludes and a shout chorus to round out this swingin' arran...

Arranged here in a brisk uptempo swing style, much of the first chorus is unison for all the horns. After a solo section featuring alto sax then trumpet, a brief drum break sets up a high-energy final...

Nobody could swing like the Duke! Here is his medium swing standard In a Mellow Tone skillfully arranged for the six-horn format that also includes solos for trumpet and alto sax. The shout chorus is...

Arranged for six horns, this accessible chart on Charlie Parker's swing classic features a trio of alto, trumpet and guitar to start things off, followed later by great-sounding scoring for the entire...

In this medium swing setting for little big band, Rick Stitzel divides the ensemble between upper and lower voices as they trade phrases back and forth. This helps create the effect of a much larger e...

In this Little Big Band format, Michael Mossman carefully maintains the medium swing style and flavor of the original Miles Davis version, but then adds creative touches with counterlines and harmonic...

In this setting for 6 horns and rhythm, Michael Mossman uses a moderate swing style to fashion a classy version of this familiar standard. The scoring style is largely tutti, but with a few unique twi...

Penned by Bobby Timmons and recorded by a number of jazz artists over the years, Dat Dere is a great example of soul jazz of the early 60's. This arrangement for small band features alto sax and trump...

Here's one of the iconic tunes from Duke Ellington in a swingin' chart scored for the little big band format. Mark really gets the most out of just the six horn parts in this great sounding chart! Sol...

Made popular by Ray Charles, but recorded by countless artists through the years, Hoagy Carmichael's beloved classic is instantly recognizable. This arrangement features a slow and bluesy swing style...

Here is a creative chart in the little big band format on Duke Ellington's classic swing tune. Solos are included for tenor sax and trumpet.

Using a distinctive medium slow swing feel this chart makes full use of the 6-horn format, skillfully alternating tutti passages with sections using various scoring combinations. No solos required.

One of the favorites performed by the Duke Ellington orchestra, Perdido is a happy and upbeat riff tune set in a swing style. This great sounding chart in the 6-horn format features variety in scoring...

With its modal chord structure, this Coltrane classic is a great solo vehicle within the small band setting.

Even though this is scored for just 6 horns, the writing is sophisticated and full sounding. Written in 3/4 but featuring an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove, this marvelous chart includes solos for tenor or tru...

Even though this is scored for just 6 horns, the writing is sophisticated and full sounding. Written in 3/4 but featuring an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove, this marvelous chart includes solos for tenor or tru...

Plenty of solid tutti ensemble scoring is featured in this arrangement for small group of Sonny Rollins' familiar Latin standard. The solo section can be opened up for any player, and a tasty unison e...

Using a wide variety of scoring styles, this great-sounding arrangement takes full advantage of the six-horn format. There is solo space for tenor and trumpet along with nicely scored full ensemble pa...

Using a wide variety of scoring styles, this great-sounding arrangement takes full advantage of the six-horn format. There is solo space for tenor and trumpet along with nicely scored full ensemble pa...

One of the most famous jazz waltzes ever written, this Little Big Band setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section i...

One of the most famous jazz waltzes ever written, this Little Big Band setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section i...