Count Basie

It's hard to believe, but this quintessential big band arrangement is finally in print!!! As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album Hits of the 50's & 60's - This Time By Basie, Quincy J...

Another rare chart from the Hefti days of the Basie band. This is NOT the Hefti stock chart that was issued many years ago. It is the complete Basie version, and a nice Trombone sectional feature. We...

Recorded in 1967 by Count Basie & His Orchestra on the album Basie Straight Ahead, this beautiful tune featuring alto sax includes written solo lines for players lacking improvisation confidence or ex...

This is the authentic Nestico arrangement as recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra! Opening with a piano introduction, this medium swing chart progresses through statements by the saxes, expertly wove...

As recorded by Count Basie on Prime Time, here is the magnificent Nestico flag-waver to end all flag-wavers! Combine a wonderful standard tune with solos for piano and tenor along with some of Sammy's...

As recorded on the brilliant CD Afrique, by the Count Basie Orchestra, and also (in another form) by the Buddy Rich Band on the CD Swingin' New Big Band. This chart is an up-tempo swing tune which jus...

Recorded by Count Basie & His Orchestra in the late 1960's, this classic blues for developing ensembles features written or ad lib solos for trombone and drums. Midway through, shortly after the tromb...

This dynamic blues shuffle offers optional written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and/or trombone; the piano player has written solos at the beginning and end as well. For this chart to sound its best...

We welcome Calvin Custer to the Warner Bros. Jazz writing team. Here is Calvin's great arrangement of the Neil Hefti classic, designed to feature your drummer. The center section of this chart really...

From the 'Basie-Straight Ahead' recording of 1968 featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones, Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal and Freddie Green, highlights here include a recurring alto/trumpet...

Bring authentic swing groove to the stage with "The Queen Bee", published by Kendor Music! This outstanding big band arrangement in a laid-back medium swing tempo is built upon a captivating blues pro...

Written by Count Basie and his vocalist, Jimmy Rushing, this tune was a staple of the early Basie band. The chart that we offer here is a later vocal version written for Peggy Lee by Quincy Jones. It...

Bring unmistakable swing and playful elegance to the stage with "Cute"! Published by the renowned Studio Music Publishing, this captivating arrangement is a true highlight for any big band, guaranteed...

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is Sammy Nestico's classic arrangement of this Frank Foster jazz standard! Including all the signature piano stylings, muted brass on the first strain, s...

Corner Pocket was written by the unsung hero of the Count Basie band, Freddie Green, and it's title is a reference to the place that Green called his own - the corner pocket of the rhythm section. We...

Immerse yourself in a world of elegance and emotion: With "That Warm Feeling," published by the renowned Kendor Music, your big band brings an enchanting swing ballad to the stage that will captivate...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter, this is a medium-up Shuffle feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano. The sax s...

Bring unstoppable energy and pure swing to your next concert with the legendary classic "Jumpin' At The Woodside"! Masterfully arranged for concert band and published by the renowned Editions Marc Rei...

Immerse yourself in the velvety melancholy of the timeless jazz classic 'Blue And Sentimental', famously performed by music legend Nat King Cole. With this elegant arrangement published by Faber Music...

Bring timeless swing and pure musical joy to your stage! "Robbins Nest", the legendary jazz standard penned by Illinois Jacquet and Count Basie, shines in this masterful, medium-easy arrangement by Ri...

One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...

Bring the unmistakable swing of the golden era to your stage! "Moten Swing" is one of the most legendary classics in big band history and remained an essential staple in the repertoire of the renowned...

All of Me is one of the most timeless and beloved jazz standards of all time—a true masterpiece that continues to captivate generations of musicians and listeners alike. With this exceptional "Origina...

One of Count Basie's finest! Rich DeRosa keeps this one swinging all the way and included two optional tag endings to keep the Basie style intact. Solos are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet a...