Maynard Ferguson Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music

Of all the arrangements done of this iconic Strayhorn/Ellington standard, Don Sebesky's chart, written for the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra (and recorded numerous times) ranks as one of the best, most c...

We are excited to put into print this terrific swingin' Al Cohn arrangement as played by the Maynard Ferguson Big Band on their album, 'Come Blow Your Horn'. Also available in an edited version, it fe...

We are excited to put into print this terrific swingin' Al Cohn arrangement as edited to include 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, and 4 trombones. It was originally played by the Maynard Ferguson Big Band on the...

Bill Holman titled this one after the signs which used to be in the old-time dance halls around the country. Written in the '50's for Maynard's Birdland Dream Band, this chart is a laid back, swinging...

This wonderful, quiet, Li'l Darlin'-ish chart was recorded by Maynard as Easy Chair. It has a great melodic and harmonic sense that puts it in a class all its own. This version has been edited to excl...

Undoubtedly one of the best big band charts EVER written! This was recorded by Maynard's incredible band on the Message from Newport LP. It is the blues, both minor and major changes, lots of solo spa...

Also part of the Message from Newport album, this chart features tenor, trombone, and great contrapuntal writing with great changes and a terrific straight-ahead, swinging feeling. Nothing but the bes...

Ernie Wilkins has created a swinging version of this great classic tune. Features alto sax, trumpet, piano and trombone solos. There is a wonderful Basie-ish shout chorus, with very neat dynamic varia...

This is a great, HOT chart from Maynard's Dream Band book. Beautifully written, with tenor and trumpet solos. This is the one everyone has been asking for! Included in the new Smithsonian recording of...

Oliver Nelson wrote this one for the Maynard Ferguson Band Library. Recorded on the Come Blow Your Horn LP. Features a great tune and trumpet throughout. Printed as originally scored (4-4-2-3), but in...

Sierra continues to find the lost treasures from Maynard Ferguson's Birdland Dream Band Library. A Country Boy starts out with a lazy trombone solo on the written melody and swings along from there. R...

Another great chart from Maynard Ferguson's Birdland Dream Band Library. If you want to feature 2 trumpets, it doesn't get any better than this! Printed as originally scored (4-4-2-3), but including e...

Another great chart from Maynard Ferguson's Birdland Dream Band Library. It features baritone sax (written for Frank Hittner) and trumpet solos. A nice, easy swing with a great harmonic scheme. Record...

The Maynard Ferguson Band performed a lot of Abene's charts over the years. This chart is an excellent example of Abene's very musical approach to a great jazz standard. Very reasonable ranges through...

Can you imagine a chart which is this easy to play being played and recorded by Maynard Ferguson? Well, that just demonstrates how catchy and wonderful this chart is. It doesn't need higher-louder-fas...

If you've ever heard Maynard's recording of this world famous melody (Londonderry Air), you probably never forgot it! Sebesky's chart is superb, and this publication includes practical alternate choic...

This chart is a blast! It is one of the more popular charts from Maynard's Birdland Dream Band. It is a high-energy chart which features baritone sax, as well as trumpet. You need a lot of 'horses' in...

As recorded on 'Maynard Ferguson Plays Jazz For Dancing' (Roulette), this may be the prettiest chart that Willie did for Maynard's band. It is a great standard tune, and the chart features trumpet thr...

Once used in the 'Blackboard Jungle' movie, this piece is one of Holman's earliest compositions to be recorded by Kenton. It was written for Maynard Ferguson and Sal Salvador and recorded in 1952. Rec...

As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra (and included in the Mosaic CDs The Complete Roulette Recordings of the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra), this is one of those charts that escaped notice for m...

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...

Talk about a Flag-Waver !!! The Maynard Ferguson Band recorded this on their Footpath Cafe CD. The chart asks every player in the band to wail through a very hip and challenging be-bop line in unison....

This chart starts out in a blaze of excitement and never eases off. It features tenor sax and trombone on the melody, with solo space for alto and trumpet as well. This was featured on the famous Mess...