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Opening with ad lib piano and trombone solos, this bright jazz swinger features super-charged full-band writing that's propelled to an unforgettable finish by some explosive drum kicks. Terrific festi...

Tenor sax carries the primary soloing duties in this Nestico swinger for experienced ensembles, with the drummer adding some short solos after the full-band shout to take the chart out strong. Rhythm...

With an additional part for mallets (temple blocks and vibes), this colorful swing journey features a great trumpet section soli and plenty of full-ensemble writing that will keep everyone on their to...

This chart was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time. Be careful not to play this one too fast - get a comfortable groove and some good time and it will come together well.

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band, this driving Latin mambo emulates the sound of drummer Elvin Jones. Both solo choruses can be opened up for additional players; chord changes are provided in t...

This grade 6 original was written to showcase a player's virtuosity and agility on an instrument that's too seldom given the artistic credit it deserves. The 3-part work features a heroic main theme,...

Nicolo Paganini was an Italian virtuoso violinist and composer. He wrote much of his music for his own performances, music so difficult that it was commonly thought that he entered into a pack with th...

Written in the last decade of his life to explore the limits of contrapuntal music, this challenging selection from Bach's The Art Of Fugue is a double fugue (two principal themes) that progressively...

Deborah Baker Monday has done a masterful job of arranging this difficult Brahms Violin Sonata for string orchestra. All the thrilling highs and despondent lows are represented in this new arrangement...

Deborah Baker Monday has done a masterful job of arranging this difficult Brahms Violin Sonata for string orchestra. All the thrilling highs and despondent lows are represented in this new arrangement...

Calling for crisp, well-accented horn articulations, this big band celebration in the jazz samba style is outstanding fare for any concert program. Several solo opportunities for your drummer keep the...

With an auxiliary percussion part and flugelhorn doubles in three of four trumpet parts, this bright jazz samba features plenty of full-band writing in a convincing Latin style and solo space for teno...

Recorded on the Sammy Nestico CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this exciting jazz samba in 3/4 time is written for standard jazz ensemble. Lead trumpet extends to a written high D, no woodwind doubles are requ...

Commissioned by the U.S.Air Force Airmen Of Note,this contemporary sambawith a breezy groove features lots of tutti writing and a solo section for tenor sax that can be expanded at the director's disc...

The title track of the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra's CD (Summit Records DCD 481), this bright samba for proficient groups has an uplifting feel. Filled with dynamic shading and catchy grooves, this...

Featured on the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart features two trumpet plunger duets, along with solos for trumpet, tenor and optional alto saxophone. Some solid full-ensemble...

Recorded on the first Count Basie album in 1968, Basie Straight Ahead, this version has been given a whole new treatment and features alto sax, trombone and an optional baritone sax solo. The beautifu...

Recorded on the Sammy Nestico CD This Is The Moment, this revised arrangement does not call for flutes, woodwinds, French horns or tuba, though some additional personnel (second keyboard/synthesizer,...

Fashioned after the playing of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding, this moderate swing original casts the trombone section in a variety of starring roles -- solis, trading 'fours' with the rest of the band,...

Composed for Curtis Gaesser's 2000 Folsom Jazz Festival, this work embodies the cleverness of Mike Dana's big band writing. Set in a medium swing feel, this straight ahead opener is perfect for festiv...

Originally featured on the Yellowjackets CD Altered State, this new big band version was commissioned by East Carolina University and is scheduled to appear on an upcoming Bob Mintzer Big Band CD. Ele...

The brilliant Finale of Doug Walter's Saxophone Quartet #1. Scored for SATB saxophones.

This virtuosic unaccompanied work was written to showcase all aspects of a performer's artistry. From expressive, lyrical playing to dazzling technical passages, this grade 6 work is ideal for solo co...

This virtuosic unaccompanied work was written to showcase all aspects of a performer's artistry. From expressive, lyrical playing to dazzling technical passages, this grade 6 work is ideal for solo co...

Written for Harvey Phillips, this recital "opus" in three movements puts proficient players through challenging paces. Movement I is a fast workout in 4/4. In striking contrast, Movement II is a slow...