Jazz Ensemble Original Arrangements

This is probably Charles Mingus' best-known composition. Sy Johnson's updated chart is the authentic version as performed by the Mingus Big Band on the CD Blues and Politics.

From the Mingus Big Band CD Live In Time, this is one of the most creative charts in the band's book. Don't be fooled by the apparent normal sounds at the beginning, as this multi-styled production nu...

Immerse your audience in the captivating, smoky atmosphere of vintage jazz clubs with "Harlem Nocturne" – one of the most legendary alto sax features in jazz history! This timeless masterpiece places...

An outstanding ballad for tenor or soprano saxophone soloist, this chart is truly gorgeous. Modest brass ranges (trumpet to fourth space E) make this arrangement accessible to most high school jazz en...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this expressive swing ballad gives solo work to trumpet, trombone, and to everyone for 3 bars just before the closin...

The Michael Bublé version on the DVD 'Caught In The Act' features mainly strings and the rhythm section. Cy Payne has carefully adapted the arrangement for the usual big band line up, plus optional sy...

The relaxed ballad from Michael Bublé's album 'Call Me Irresponsible' written by Leonard Cohen transcribed and adapted by Cy Payne. Key and modulation as recording. Key: Db-D Vocal range: A-F Trumpet...

Immerse yourself in the touching sonic world of "Letter From Home" – a deeply emotional and lyrical ballad published by Sierra Music Publications. This extraordinary arrangement beautifully spotlights...

Metheny's ballads are beautiful and haunting. This melody is the title track from the GRAMMY AWARD winning recording. The featured solo is for piano and guitar. The entire piece is written out; no imp...

Bob Curnow is very well known for his wonderful arrangements of Metheny's music, and this chart will only enhance that reputation. This is another superb ballad, very much in the Metheny mode. It is s...

Oliver Nelson wrote the most beautiful melodies! This is a clarinet feature (how about that?), and was recorded by Phil Woods and the Oliver Nelson's Jazz Interactions Orchestra (hear it on the Verve...

Immerse yourself in a true milestone of big band history: "Here’s That Rainy Day" in the quintessential original arrangement by the great Dee Barton. Famed from the unforgettable recording on the icon...

This was the first chart arranged by Lennie to be recorded by Stan's band. It is a great arrangement of a wonderful tune, and it features space for a trumpet solo (originally recorded by Conte Candoli...

The Pythodd Club in Rochester, New York was where the famed La Barbera brothers were first exposed to real, live jazz, and the Hammond B3 organ was often a part of these groups. Here John uses the org...

Bring pure big band energy and authentic swing to the stage with "Big Dipper"! Published by the renowned Kendor Music, this captivating straight-ahead blues delivers an infectious groove and classic s...

Bring a true jazz classic to the stage! 'Groove Merchant', the masterful collaboration between jazz icons Jerome Richardson and Thad Jones, is an absolute highlight for any big band. This powerful blu...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter, this is a medium-up Shuffle feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano. The sax s...

This chart is recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra on the Afro-American Sketches (Prestige CD). This is the exact, original chart as Oliver wrote it ..... not watered down. A grand, glorious, rompi...

As recorded on the new Les Hooper Big Band CD 'Out of the Woods,' this hot, blues shuffle is full of energy and good ol' down-home funky blues. This is a VERY exciting chart, with solo space for alto...

Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on 'In A Christmas Mood'), this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites O Holy Night (in...

As performed by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band on the CD That's How We Roll, but minus the woodwind doubles, saxes only. Arranged for flexibility, it's...

Bring unmatched energy and a modern big band sound to the stage with "Have You Heard (Pro)", published by the renowned Sierra Music Publications. This masterful arrangement perfectly captures the dist...