Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

This swing classic from bebop legend Charlie Parker belongs in every jazz library. The easy melody and blues changes make this a perfect fit for younger players. Mark's classy chart spreads the melody...

Using a sensuously slow Basie style, Mark has crafted a distinctive setting of this Gershwin standard that features the entire ensemble. Lush brass scoring on the 'A' theme is contrasted with the saxe...

Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. s...

This clever tune by George Gershwin has long been a favorite with jazz musicians. Mark's upbeat swing setting is a true showcase for the entire ensemble, with inventive tutti ensemble passages intersp...

Arranged in a medium swing Basie style, this sultry chart is a terrific feature for a trumpet soloist. There are plenty of tasty ensemble accompaniment figures along the way, and the solo part is comp...

Recorded on the landmark album 'Kind of Blue', this Miles Davis blues standard is a perfect improvising tool for beginning players, and a great introduction to a legendary jazz figure.

Irving Berlin's tuneful standard was put back on the map with the classic scene from Mel Brooks' movie 'Young Frankenstein'. This clever arrangement alternates between a 2-beat feel and straight ahead...

This popular song from the 1920s has been recorded by pop and jazz artists alike. Here's an imaginative swing version scored with easy rhythms and modest ranges. With a familiar melody and great feel,...

Featuring a great medium tempo swing groove, this original by Mark Taylor opens with a solo for piano followed by saxes on the head. The brass get in the act quickly with tutti passages and finally a...

Die Moritat von Mackie Messer' ist der bekannteste und am meisten gecoverte Song aus der Dreigroschenoper von Kurt Weill (Musik) und Bertolt Brecht (Text) aus dem Jahre 1928. Ein tolles Arrangement in...

Dieser Titel wurde von Heinz Gietz 1957 für Caterina Valente komponiert und wurde in den 70er Jahren oft in den großen Samstagabend-Musikshows als Opener oder Abspannmusik gespielt. Dieses Instrumenta...

1st Trpt. written top note: D3 Grade 4 (Oberstufe) A Foggy Day ist ein Filmsong mit der Komposition von George Gershwin und einem Text von Ira Gershwin aus dem Jahr 1937. Fred Astaire nahm den Song im...

1st Trpt. written top note: C3 Paul Lincke machte seine gleichnamige Komposition 1899 in seiner Operette 'Frau Luna' zu einem Synonym eines freien Lebensgefühls in Berlin der Jahrhundertwende. In dies...

1st Trpt. written top note: C3 Paul Lincke machte seine gleichnamige Komposition 1899 in seiner Operette 'Frau Luna' zu einem Synonym eines freien Lebensgefühls in Berlin der Jahrhundertwende. In dies...

Whoa dude, way cool. O Canada is now available for stage band. And check this out: there are four different arrangements in this one package, each in a different style. Included are a non-swing versio...

Something Modal is a laid back jump swing chart. The melodies and backgrounds are very simple, yet very catchy. Every section gets an opportunity to play something interesting and fun, but also contri...

Sleepwalk is a jump swing chart following the tradition of 'Sing, Sing, Sing.' Repetitive riffs are played by all instruments throughout that are guaranteed to get the performers and listeners excited...

Mr. Cool is the perfect chart for directors to use when starting a jazz band for the first time. It is a modal straight riff tune that uses only one chord throughout. It is the perfect opportunity to...

Frank Foster, leader and arranger for the Count Basie band, penned this version of the classic big band tune. Recreate that great Basie sound with your own ensemble, using the same chart they use. Won...

This is a re-issue of the famous title featured by Count Basie and others. This should be in EVERY school jazz ensemble library and performed at least once a week. Great for teaching rhythmic ensemble...

This is a re-issue of the famous title featured by Count Basie and others. This should be in EVERY school jazz ensemble library and performed at least once a week. Great for teaching rhythmic ensemble...

We welcome Calvin Custer to the Warner Bros. Jazz writing team. Here is Calvin's great arrangement of the Neil Hefti classic, designed to feature your drummer. The center section of this chart really...

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important new series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis, for Essentially...

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important new series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis, for Essentially...

This Count Basie standard gets a fresh new sound in the hands of master arranger Calvin Custer. Neil Hefti was famous for his swingin' charts, and this is a great realization of the Basie style. You n...