Roger Holmes

Originally composed in 1939, this popular standard features the amazingly tuneful melody and lush chords. Perfectly suited to the little big band format, this ballad is a perfect change of pace.

Bring pure joy and timeless swing elegance to the stage with the unforgettable jazz classic 'Blue Skies'! This first-class arrangement, published by Hal Leonard, puts the vocal soloist in the spotligh...

Bring pure joy and irresistible momentum to the concert stage with the timeless classic "Orange Coloured Sky"! Published by Hal Leonard, this thrilling swing arrangement perfectly spotlights your voca...

Originally a hit for DeBarge in 1985 and more recently revived for the hit movie Moulin Rouge, here is a hot chart for your entire ensemble. This one really burns with Latin excitement.

Bring pure party energy and infectious Latin rhythms straight to the stage! The legendary hit "Hot Hot Hot", made world-famous by Buster Poindexter, turns any concert into a fiery fiesta. In this high...

This is NOT the '60s pop hit recorded by Bobby Vee, but the classic jazz standard recorded by luminaries such as John Coltrane, Paul Desmond, and Horace Silver (and originally the theme song of the 19...

Composed in the mid 1950s, Bim-Bom is considered the very first bossa nova! Notably recorded by artists such as Sergio Mendes, Astrud Gilberto, and Stan Getz, Roger's version of this familiar standard...

Recorded by the group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, this is a great medium-tempo mambo to add a little Latin spice to your program. Roger's excellent chart features distinctive melodies, solos for tenor and/o...

Recorded by Queen in 1979, this iconic hit adapts beautifully for vocal soloist with jazz ensemble with its rollicking shuffle style and infectious simplicity and charm. Definitely a feel good tune!

Bring the timeless elegance of the Great American Songbook straight to your stage! In "You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To," Cole Porter's genius shines brightly in an infectious, medium-tempo swing char...

Irving Berlin's tuneful standard was put back on the map with the classic scene from Mel Brooks' movie 'Young Frankenstein'. This clever arrangement alternates between a 2-beat feel and straight ahead...

Just A Gigolo (I Ain't Got Nobody) is an immortal jazz and swing classic that achieved worldwide cult status through legendary interpretations by greats such as Louis Prima and David Lee Roth. With th...

Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me is a timeless masterpiece from the legendary catalog of Duke Ellington. In this stylish arrangement for big band and vocal soloist, the classic standard unfolds its fu...

Bring a touch of sophisticated charm to your next concert with the timeless standard "I Remember You," masterfully arranged by Roger Holmes. Published by Hal Leonard, this captivating medium-tempo cha...

Roger's medium swing setting of this Jerome Kern favorite will be a joy to perform. Great ensemble writing and a powerhouse ending help make this one a must.

The critically acclaimed movie 'Bird' stirred new enthusiasm for jazz master Charlie Parker. Roger's spectacular arrangement of the 'national anthem of bop' is a great show piece for your sax section.

Bring true blues and jazz authenticity to your concert stage with the timeless classic "Every Day I Have The Blues"! Renowned through legends like B.B. King and Joe Williams with the Count Basie Orche...

Bring timeless elegance and pure romance to your concert stage with the unforgettable jazz standard "The Way You Look Tonight." This masterful arrangement by Holmes, published by Hal Leonard, puts you...

This easygoing swing tune is a perfect feature number for your Christmas or holiday concert. With smooth ensemble writing and lush harmonies, this is sure to be an audience favorite and fun to play as...

Bring iconic big band history to the stage in a flexible combo format! "Woodchopper's Ball", the unforgettable swing standard by Woody Herman, is an absolute must-have for any aspiring ensemble. Publi...

This rousing production number features some of the best-known tunes made famous by the Blues Brothers. A great way to provide something a little different and entertaining at your next jazz concert,...

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B, saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. Roger beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove for...