Sheet Music by Women Composers for Big Band: Professional Jazz

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...

A vocal chart and slow swing ballad at 70 BPM. The vocal range is G below middle C to A-flat second space. Lead trumpet range is to written A and includes a written-out solo for trombone 2 and optiona...

This dreamy Brazilian samba sets the haunting melody of Chopin’s Prelude #4 as a background to a beautiful Trombone feature that takes us through a lushly-scored journey of a life well lived, as it so...

We are so happy to welcome Yukiko Nishimura to the Excelcia Jazz catalog! You are undoubtedly familiar with her captivating works for other types of concert ensembles, and her advanced and sophisticat...

We are so happy to welcome Yukiko Nishimura to the Excelcia Jazz catalog! You are undoubtedly familiar with her captivating works for other types of concert ensembles, and her advanced and sophisticat...

Composed in the Cuban Bolero style, here is a poignant and richly scored ballad featuring solo flugelhorn and band. Inspired by the idea that 'each of us has a mysterious, captivating glow within that...

Originally recorded by Monika Herzig and a cast of musical collaborators from around the globe on her 2016 album, "The Whole World in Her Hands," Oh, Muddy Waters is a bluesy call-and-response between...

Originally recorded by Monika Herzig and a cast of musical collaborators from around the globe on her 2016 album, "The Whole World in Her Hands," Oh, Muddy Waters is a bluesy call-and-response between...

Originally recorded by Monika Herzig and a cast of musical collaborators from around the globe on her 2016 album, "The Whole World in Her Hands," Oh, Muddy Waters is a bluesy call-and-response between...

Originally recorded by Monika Herzig and a cast of musical collaborators from around the globe on her 2016 album, "The Whole World in Her Hands," Oh, Muddy Waters is a bluesy call-and-response between...

The Saxes and Bones begin with a statement that "speaks" the title of the chart, first answered by Piano and Guitar, later answered by the full Trumpet section. This is a solid, medium swing spiritual...

The Saxes and Bones begin with a statement that "speaks" the title of the chart, first answered by Piano and Guitar, later answered by the full Trumpet section. This is a solid, medium swing spiritual...

Not just any box, but the venerable Chatterbox jazz club! Monika originally recorded this hard-driving shuffle with her Acoustic Project. Now, the angular bebop lines are traded between trumpets and s...

Not just any box, but the venerable Chatterbox jazz club! Monika originally recorded this hard-driving shuffle with her Acoustic Project. Now, the angular bebop lines are traded between trumpets and s...

Not just any box, but the venerable Chatterbox jazz club! Monika originally recorded this hard-driving shuffle with her Acoustic Project. Now, the angular bebop lines are traded between trumpets and s...

Not just any box, but the venerable Chatterbox jazz club! Monika originally recorded this hard-driving shuffle with her Acoustic Project. Now, the angular bebop lines are traded between trumpets and s...

Ellen has created a minor blues chart for young players which is successful in every way! The melody is interesting and the ranges are quite limited. Yet, Ellen is able to create excitement and a fine...

One of the most famous (and beautiful) beaches anywhere is Varadero in Cuba. Listening to Michele's new funk tune, it is easy to envision the clear blue water and white sand stretching for miles.

One of the most famous (and beautiful) beaches anywhere is Varadero in Cuba. Listening to Michele's new funk tune, it is easy to envision the clear blue water and white sand stretching for miles.

Commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association, this chart from Ellen Rowe is a celebration that combines hip-hop and straight-ahead jazz. The band will need to play with some swagger on this pie...

Commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association, this chart from Ellen Rowe is a celebration that combines hip-hop and straight-ahead jazz. The band will need to play with some swagger on this pie...

This intensely-energetic Funk chart is flavored with subtle Afro-Latin undertones and depicts a high-speed car chase complete with Doppler-Effect saxes, high brass car honks and low brass engine revs....

This intensely-energetic Funk chart is flavored with subtle Afro-Latin undertones and depicts a high-speed car chase complete with Doppler-Effect saxes, high brass car honks and low brass engine revs....

This straight 8ths feel chart for advancing groups is steeped in gospel and 1960's funk. Two solo sections are included, the first is playable by any saxophone (written or ad lib) or rhythm section pl...

Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads t...