Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

The Count Basie Orchestra performed the music of Billy Byers for many, many years. His arrangement of Come Fly With Me is recorded on the Basie album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank...

Billy Byers' arrangement of I'll Never Smile Again will take you back to a time when dancing to a slow swing tune, played by a live big band in a ballroom filled with amazing sounds, was the absolute...

Many have tried, but few have been able to match the incredible swing that happens when you combine Billy Byers' arranging with the Count Basie Orchestra. Originally recorded on the Basie album Frankl...

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra on their album Berlin Dialogue for Orchestra, 'Checkpoint Charlie' is some of Nelson's most creative writing. Full of uptempo energy, Nelson masterfully inte...

As Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Pop Goes the Basie." Call Me Irresponsible has that smooth, medium swing to get your listeners swaying back and forth. This chart is easy enough for most b...

As Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Pop Goes the Basie." Call Me Irresponsible features plentiful snippets of solos for Tenor 1, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, and Piano. Growling plunger solos form...

As Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Frankly Basie - Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra." A slow swing by bucket muted brass carries this song smoothly along. Long, open solos for Tru...

Sierra Music is happy to be affiliated with Dan Haerle, noted composer/arranger, educator (University of North Texas) and pianist. Dan has created a wonderful blues chart that can be played by even th...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter, this is a medium tempoed Swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet, tr...

A wonderfully quiet, pensive piece which fills a big void in today's big band jazz literature. Somewhat akin to Hefti's classic Li'l Darlin', but very original in concept. There is solo space for teno...

This wonderful, quiet, Li'l Darlin'-ish chart was recorded by Maynard as Easy Chair. It has a great melodic and harmonic sense that puts it in a class all its own. This version is exactly as recorded...

Can you imagine a chart which is this easy to play being played and recorded by Maynard Ferguson? Well, that just demonstrates how catchy and wonderful this chart is. It doesn't need higher-louder-fas...

A wonderful, easy, swinging chart which is the centerpiece of the CD Shorty Rogers Courts the Count, a terrific big band tribute to Count Basie. This piece has brief solo sections for the bass and pia...

If you're familiar with the great chart on "I Can't Stop Loving You" that was created for the Basie Band, then you know what this one is about. This tune is set in a heavy shuffle feel, with lots of B...

Bring timeless elegance to the stage with "Blue Moon," one of the most famous and beloved jazz standards of all time! This tasteful and accessible arrangement from Belwin Music puts your vocalist righ...

One of the most famous of all standards in an easy arrangement for both vocalist and big band. The vocalist has the spotlight, but the band gets a chance to sparkle, too. Key of C.

One of the most famous of all standards in an easy arrangement for both vocalist and big band. The vocalist has the spotlight, but the band gets a chance to sparkle, too. Key of C.

Bring the golden era of swing straight to your stage! With the legendary classic "Sing, Sing, Sing," published by Belwin Music, you will unleash the pure energy and infectious groove of the authentic...

This all-time great jazz classic gets a new arrangement from the pen of Roy Phillippe. It's different than the original Benny Goodman chart, swings well and gives the chart a new 1990s sound. Try it!

Composer Neal Hefti wrote this classic swinger for Count Basie and legendary arranger Sammy Nestico scored it for the Jazz Band Series. Your band will shine on this medium tempo chart and the ensemble...

Composer Neal Hefti wrote this classic swinger for Count Basie and legendary arranger Sammy Nestico scored it for the Jazz Band Series. Your band will shine on this medium tempo chart and the ensemble...

Mack the Knife from The Three Penny Opera is designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. Optional parts include f...

Kris originally wrote this beautiful Bossa as a vocal solo with Jazz ensemble for the IHS World Orchestra based in Switzerland. He has skillfully adapted the chart to work as an instrumental that feat...

Kris originally wrote this beautiful Bossa as a vocal solo with Jazz ensemble for the IHS World Orchestra based in Switzerland. He has skillfully adapted the chart to work as an instrumental that feat...