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Big band be-bop at its best! Features a small group on the head supported by explosive ensembles and a great sax soli. The whole band lets out the stops on this up tempo winner!

Put your band into 'over-drive' with this hard-rocking 12/8 explosive chart that's extremely effective yet not difficult to play. It's guaranteed to add some real 'fire' to any program!

Aptly titled, BOTTOM'S UP! spotlights the lower instruments (bass, bari sax and 4th trombone). Inventive soli lines and solidly written ensemble sections highlight this tasty jazz original.

Here's an energetic, fun-loving treatment of I've Been Working on the Railroad. Revive the sounds of vintage rock 'n roll with this crowd-pleasing new arrangement.

One of the Basie-style charts that Les is so great at writing.Piano is featured, along with not-difficult ensemble passages that will highlight the tightness of your ensemble. Very reasonable brass ra...

There is always room for a jazz waltz, and you will love this one. There is lots of solo space, flexible and available. This was featured on Hooper's first LP Look What They've Done, on Creative World...

Les calls this funky, fire-spitting rock! This is another off the Hooper chicken rock charts. The style that Hooper has created in this type of tune is very unique and very exciting! (full score incl....

Les has written a thoughtful, lovely Latin tune. Flugelhorns can be used to create a warm, pretty sound. You'll really like programming this one. (condensed score)

Once again Hooper leads the way with a chart that is simple to play but still great to listen to and to play. Solo space is open for Trumpet or others at your discretion. This chart has limited ranges...

As recorded on the Les Hooper Big Band's Anything Goes, this is a lovely, contemporary, rock ballad, which features alto saxophone throughout. The band parts are very simple in content and easy to pla...

Les Hooper has a way of creating charming, interesting and playful music and not making it too hard to play. This chart is very easy to play in terms of rhythm and ranges. The solo bass part, however,...

This outstanding original is guaranteed to be the hit of your next concert! A full ensemble opening leads into a catchy melody before solo opportunities begin for alto sax and trombone (written solos...

This outstanding original is guaranteed to be the hit of your next concert! A full ensemble opening leads into a catchy melody before solo opportunities begin for alto sax and trombone (written solos...

Add some hot sauce to your program with this exciting new salsa chart! Players will really experience this energetic and infectious music once your rhythm section provides that authentic salsa flavor...

Introduce your students to swing without the complicated rhythms. This laid-back chart features a catchy melody that lets the ensemble focus on great style and intonation. Written-out solos are provid...

Jazz Big Band Arrangement. Full Score, Reed 1: Flute/Alto Saxophone, Reed 2: Alto Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute, Reed 3: Tenor Saxophone, Reed 4:Tenor Saxophone/Clarinet, Reed 5: Baritone Saxophone/Bass Cl...

One listen to this and you will understand why this chart is described as 'Determined Rock.' An energetic piece with blues changes for soloists and great use of contemporary rhythms. Filled with call...

A beautiful relaxed feature for Flugelhorn or Soprano Sax to be played in a 'Soulfully Cool' manner. Very well composed and orchestrated with all solos parts written out. A delightful change of pace....