Rick Stitzel: Intermediate Sheet Music

What a tasty-sounding swing original by Rick Stitzel! This minor blues features a catchy melody, solid ensemble writing, and a perfect solo setting for just about any player. Works great for festivals...

Featured prominently in the movie A Star Is Born, the hit song Shallow, recorded by enjoyed success on the pop charts as well as winning numerous awards. This classy setting for vocal solo with big ba...

Inspired by the recording by jazz singer Randy Crawford, Rick's version of this marvelous tune features a smooth rock style and a sultry, singable melody. Scored for vocal soloist, this classy chart a...

Featured prominently in the movie A Star Is Born, the hit song Shallow, recorded by enjoyed success on the pop charts as well as winning numerous awards. This classy setting for vocal solo with big ba...

Although he wasn't the first to record this familiar rock ballad, George Benson was responsible for its widespread popularity thanks to his huge hit recording in 1976. Beautifully arranged for vocal s...

Inspired by the recording by jazz singer Randy Crawford, Rick's version of this marvelous tune features a smooth rock style and a sultry, singable melody. Scored for vocal soloist, this classy chart a...

Although he wasn't the first to record this familiar rock ballad, George Benson was responsible for its widespread popularity thanks to his huge hit recording in 1976. Beautifully arranged for vocal s...

This iconic jazz standard has remained a favorite for 80 years, and is arranged here for vocal soloist in a straight 8th ballad style. A brief trombone soli provides nice variety and the full ensemble...

Few standards have maintained the staying power of this popular ballad, having been recorded by such luminaries as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby to more recent versions by Harry Connick Jr. , Barbra S...

This iconic jazz standard has remained a favorite for 80 years, and is arranged here for vocal soloist in a straight 8th ballad style. A brief trombone soli provides nice variety and the full ensemble...

Few standards have maintained the staying power of this popular ballad, having been recorded by such luminaries as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby to more recent versions by Harry Connick Jr. , Barbra S...

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

Warm brass pads, beautiful orchestrations including, bucket muted trumpets, guitar, and vibes and lush sax scoring set the backdrop for this beautiful arrangement of the classic song that is the perfe...

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

Warm brass pads, beautiful orchestrations including, bucket muted trumpets, guitar, and vibes and lush sax scoring set the backdrop for this beautiful arrangement of the classic song that is the perfe...

Famously recorded by Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, here's a medium swinger from the early days of jazz that makes a perfect showcase for a charismatic vocal soloist (optional duet for female a...

This clever and catchy jazz standard has been recorded notably by Diana Krall, but also by Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. Arranged in a comfortable swing style this is a terrific feature for vocal...

Famously recorded by Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong, here's a medium swinger from the early days of jazz that makes a perfect showcase for a charismatic vocal soloist (optional duet for female a...

This clever and catchy jazz standard has been recorded notably by Diana Krall, but also by Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. Arranged in a comfortable swing style this is a terrific feature for vocal...

This holiday classic has been recorded by countless jazz artists through the years. Arranged here in a medium tempo swing style, Rick's chart will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Josef Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from the 1977 album 'Heavy Weather. ' Arranged here for 6 horns and rhythm section, this version r...

The Woody Herman Thundering Herd helped set a standard for exciting big band performances and well-crafted charts. This burner is one of Woody's trademark tunes and is arranged here in a powerful sett...

Nobody could swing like the Duke! Here is his medium swing standard In a Mellow Tone skillfully arranged for the six-horn format that also includes solos for trumpet and alto sax. The shout chorus is...

In this medium swing setting for little big band, Rick Stitzel divides the ensemble between upper and lower voices as they trade phrases back and forth. This helps create the effect of a much larger e...