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This chart was one of the staples in the Tonight Show Band book, and they performed this often. Tommy created a wonderful setting for this classic jazz standard. There is solo space for trumpet and te...

Oliver's arrangement of this tune (also know as East Side, West Side) is playful in its ensemble writing as it alludes to the hustle and bustle of NYC. The bulk of this chart, though, is really a show...

As recorded by Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band on 'Volume One'(Amherst), this is a red-hot feature for two tenor saxophones (recorded by Pete Christlieb and Ernie Watts). Based on the 'rhythm...

This wonderful, medium-tempo, swinging version of this great classic is recorded on the Stan Kenton Orchestra 'Sketches On Standards' CD. It has wonderful ensemble writing and solo space for tenor sax...

Bill Holman's arrangement, from the Maynard Ferguson Band Boy With Lots Of Brass recording, is a wonderful medium-swing tune with solo space for piano, alto, and trumpet. This chart spans the spectrum...

Bill Holman's arrangement, from the Maynard Ferguson Band 'Boy With Lots Of Brass' recording, is a wonderful medium-swing tune with solo space for piano, alto, and trumpet. This chart spans the spectr...

Recorded by the Tonight Show Band on 'Volume One, The Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen,' this is a great chart on a classic jazz standard. This is pretty much a feature for alto saxophone, but th...

This is a very fresh sounding, interesting and fun piece ....... just what we have come to expect from Les Hooper. Lots of counterpoint (and counter rhythms) and a wonderful solo section (you choose t...

This is a great swingin' blues chart that is playable by most any band. With solo space for almost anybody, this toe-tapping tune is a great vehicle for opening up a chart to showcase the soloists in...

If you're looking for variety of style, this wonderful chart should fit your needs. This piece, set in 12/8, has a smooth, flowing melody, a wonderful rolling triple feel and Hooper's always clever en...

This is a fast-paced, swinging chart, with lots of solo space for trumpet and baritone saxophone. There is also plenty of high-powered ensemble playing throughout. This edited version is created from...

This is a fast-paced, swinging chart, with lots of solo space for trumpet and baritone saxophone. There is also plenty of high-powered ensemble playing throughout. This pro version is created from the...

This Al Cohn arrangement, from the Maynard Ferguson Band 'Boy With Lots Of Brass' CD, is a wonderful medium-swing tune. This chart is loaded with Al's supreme musical taste and sense of humor. There i...

Neil brings us yet another brilliant, original piece in the ECM style. This chart is full of exciting textures and colors set in a moderate jazz feel/tempo. There is solo space (written and improvised...

This Bill Holman chart was written for the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra. It is recorded on Live at Peacock Lane and is a bright swing tune that features solos for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone and dru...

This medium-swing original by Bob Curnow focuses on alto saxophone and trumpet playing the melody. The piece has solos for those instruments and bass (all written out). There is nice use of counterpoi...

Bob has written a fun-filled, high-energy blues chart that swings hard.  Saxes and trumpets play the quirky tune, while the trombone section vamps along. This is one of the most popular tunes in Bob's...

Bob took the wonderful small group recording of this fun tune (on the CD 'Jazz Giant' - Contemporary) and turned it into a very special big band arrangement. He also took Benny Carter's alto saxophone...

It is a real delight to see a new Fred Stride piece in print, and it has been well worth the wait. This swinging, moving chart has all of the elements of excitement, fun and energy you could hope for....

Every band from Tommy Dorsey to the Tonight Show Band to Ted Heath seemed to have a version of this great Sy Oliver tune. Bob Curnow compiled some of those versions into one great, new arrangement. It...

As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra on the Newport album, this clever Willie Maiden arrangement is set in three sections - ballad, medium swing and fast swing. There is solo space for barito...

Anyone familiar with Benny Carter's music knows what to expect ....... the highest quality, lovely melodies or swinging tunes that lift you out of your seat. This piece is a part of the CD The Legend,...

It Could Happen To You is one of the best known standard tunes, and this arrangement certainly does it justice. Willie arranged this for the Maynard Ferguson band. This version is an edited chart that...

The Pro (original) version of 'It Could Happen To You' is absolutely wonderful. But you better have a 'Maynard' in your trumpet section to get it done. This is a moderate-swing chart that will bring h...

This is a fast, swing chart that is a feature for tenor saxophone. The soloist gets to blow in a free-form setting, or the soloing can be done in time with the rhythm section. The rest of the band pla...