Rick Stitzel

Using an ensemble-based scoring style, modest ranges, and rich harmonies, Rick Stitzel brings us a great-sounding arrangement of this Gershwin favorite for young bands. Written in a smooth, and modera...

This steamy and sultry theme from Henry Mancini is instantly recognizable from just the opening phrase. Rick Stitzel's medium slow swing treatment is largely ensemble based, and will sound great with...

This steamy and sultry theme from Henry Mancini is instantly recognizable from just the opening phrase. Rick Stitzel's medium slow swing treatment is largely ensemble based, and will sound great with...

Famously recorded by Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, heres a medium swinger from the early days of jazz that makes a perfect showcase for a charismatic vocal soloist (optional duet for female an...

This familiar jazz standard has certainly retained its timeless quality even today. Skillfully arranged for young players, this chart features saxes on the main melody supported by answers in the bras...

Arranged here for younger players, this Irving Berlin standard from the '40s provides the perfect tool for teaching swing rhythms and style. Every section gets a chance at the melody and there are sho...

Arranged here for younger players, this Irving Berlin standard from the '40s provides the perfect tool for teaching swing rhythms and style. Every section gets a chance at the melody and there are sho...

Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten's own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940. Rick Stitzel's easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ens...

Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten's own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940. Rick Stitzel's easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ens...

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

Arranged for the new easier level of the Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice fo...

Arranged for the new easier level of the Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice fo...

Take off on a musical journey with one of the most timeless classics from the Great American Songbook! Frank Sinatra's unforgettable hit "Come Fly with Me" radiates pure joy and unmistakable swing cha...

Take flight musically with one of the greatest classics of the jazz and swing era! Made world-famous by Frank Sinatra's unmistakable interpretation, Come Fly with Me radiates pure joy and timeless ele...

This early jazz standard from Duke Ellington features a slow and sultry blues style and a wonderfully plaintive melody. Written in a call and response format, this chart for young players also include...

Warm brass pads, beautiful orchestrations including, bucket muted trumpets, guitar, and vibes and lush sax scoring set the backdrop for this beautiful arrangement of the classic song that is the perfe...

A hip and accessible medium swing chart that is based around a ii-V-I progression in C minor. Lots of great unison rhythmic and melodic writing makes ensemble playing comfortable for young players and...