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A great swinger on one of Coltrane's brilliant compositions. Set around 208 BPM, this chart includes solo space for alto and tenor and a lead trumpet range to written high C. A big shout chorus and sa...

A great jazz standard played around 178 BPM, this swing chart features alto sax (suggested written solo provided), and a drum solo played in between band hits. Lead trumpet range is to written high C....

Frank Foster, leader and arranger for the Count Basie band, penned this version of the classic big band tune. Recreate that great Basie sound with your own ensemble, using the same chart they use. Won...

This is a truly authentic transcription of Artie Shaw's classic version of BEGIN THE BEGUINE. Jeff Hest has meticulously notated every detail of this famous chart. Since it was such an important song...

This is hotter than hot! Dave Wolpe's expert adaptation of this tune from the Top 10 album by the Brian Setzer Orchestra really swings hard, and it doesn't let up. (Can you believe a big band CD is ne...

This is the definitive swing chart composed and arranged by the legendary Sammy Nestico. Straight from the Quincy Jones/Sammy Nestico Orchestra CD, this chart starts off swinging and then swings even...

Bob Mintzer paying tribute to Count Basie -- you can't beat that combination! From Bob Mintzer's Big Band's newest CD Homage to Count Basie, this is an outstanding arrangement that is fresh sounding y...

You want Count Basie? Nothing says Basie more than the original One O'Clock Jump arrangement recreated here by Jeff Hest. Meticulously notated with Basie's simple but timeless piano solo plus transcri...

Here is a musical salute to one of the greatest trumpeters of all time, Harry James. Jeff Hest transcribed and reconstructed this chestnut to showcase your trumpeter just as Harry James recorded it. W...

This jazz waltz is stunning! Arranger Eric Richards has taken Fats Waller's wonderful classic and brought new life to this hip tune. Solos (written for piano, tenor and trumpet), powerful ensemble and...

This tribute by arranger Jeff Hest brings two classics to you with Dorsey's famous hits, 'Song of India' and 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You.' If you have a lead 'bone with range and a sweet sound,...

This up-tempo samba on this wonderful Cole Porter standard is a great vehicle for your band-not difficult yet very effective. The melody and solo space (written-out solos) feature alto and trumpet and...

This great chart on Charlie Parker's 'Confirmation' clearly confirms Dave Rivello's remarkable arranging skills. The melody is stated by alto and trumpet, solo space (written) is for trombone and alto...

Freddie Hubbard's great jazz waltz with the Les Hooper touch is an excellent combination. The trumpet 2 has the initial melody statement and (written-out) solo space and chord changes for alto, tenor,...

This sensational solo feature is available for B-flat, E-flat instruments or trombone. Recorded as an alto solo on our demo recording at around 74 BPM, the lead trumpet range is to written high C. Kri...

Believe it or not, this Benny Goodman classic has never been available for standard big band instrumentation. The original contains solo clarinet and less than a full compliment of brass, so we asked...

You gotta have this spectacular chart! Alan arranged this one reminiscent of Maynard's version but in a lower key - the lead trumpet only goes to written D above the staff. Tempo is brisk at 220 BPM b...

You gotta have this spectacular chart! Alan arranged this one reminiscent of Maynard's version but in a lower key - the lead trumpet only goes to written D above the staff. Tempo is brisk at 220 BPM b...

Treat your band to some of the best contemporary big band writing ever! Featuring trombone and guitar soloists, this chart is perfect for festivals or concerts. Composer Alan Baylock is one of the fin...

Treat your band to some of the best contemporary big band writing ever! Featuring trombone and guitar soloists, this chart is perfect for festivals or concerts. Composer Alan Baylock is one of the fin...

This great jazz classic was made for Dave Wolpe's pen. The lush harmonies, the beautiful melody and the aura of this famous song have haunted jazz musicians for years. Now, it's available in a Wolpe a...

This great jazz classic was made for Dave Wolpe's pen. The lush harmonies, the beautiful melody and the aura of this famous song have haunted jazz musicians for years. Now, it's available in a Wolpe a...

An outstanding Kenton style ballad. Kris Berg has arranged a superb chart to showcase the lead trombone and trombone section. No improvised solos and lead trumpet is range is to written C above the st...

Dave Wolpe is an outstanding arranger. His chart on this jazz classic features flugelhorn set in a ballad style with a swing interlude for the solo. Quality from top to bottom - great tune, great char...

Dave Wolpe is an outstanding arranger. His chart on this jazz classic features flugelhorn set in a ballad style with a swing interlude for the solo. Quality from top to bottom - great tune, great char...