Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

This familiar tune from the 1930s has become a favorite with jazzers over the years. Here's a wonderfully crafted arrangement in the six-horn format that starts out as a relaxed jazz samba, then moves...

Using a moderate tempo and modest brass ranges, here is an easy arrangement of this Charlie Parker classic that alternates in style between Latin and swing. Saxes are featured in the beginning, later...

This arrangement of the standard 'Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise' really cooks! Dave Rivello's hot Latin and swing chart will excite and challenge the band. Solos are written out or ad lib for alto s...

Only arranger Dave Wolpe can make On Green Dolphin Street the ideal address. A combination of swing and Latin feel, solos for alto 1 and tenor 1 (written out), lead trumpet range is to written A above...

Großartige Samba von Antonio Jobim mit kurzem Swing-Teil, ausgeschriebenem Solo für Tenorsaxophon, Klavierüberleitungen mit Montunas-Figuren und angenehmen Tonumfängen der Blechbläser. Ein hervorragen...

Commissioned by the Sioux Falls (SD) Middle School All City Jazz Band and the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society, this chart combines two of the most important styles in jazz -- Latin and swing. Solid...

Originally written in 1920 by Tom Delaney, and recorded over the years by Bix Beiderbecke, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and many others, this medium-advanced swing/Latin setting commissioned by IM...

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2021 Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Band, this Kris Berg chart will be an exciting addition to any library. With f...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2016 All State Jazz Ensemble, this chart provides a wealth of teaching opportunities. The combination of a swingin...

Here is a great blend of swing and Latin, done in the inimitable style of Oliver Nelson. It was recorded on the Flying Dutchman label in 1969. This wonderful chart features alto saxophone. 5-4-4-3

Dave Brubeck's TAKE FIVE receives the royal treatment from Dave Wolpe in this exciting jazz ensemble chart. A great audience pleaser!

The perfect chart to lead off any performance by your jazz ensemble. Starts out at a brisk swing tempo with lots of solid ensemble punches and features a 2 bar drum break that leads into the half-time...

Just like magic, this energetic swing tune by Larry Barton will make your band sound like a million dollars. Starts out with the 'head' being presented by 1st Alto, 1st Tenor and 1st Trombone and then...

A full bore straight ahead rendiition of the familiar old standard from the big band era. Contemporary in style and concept, the 1st trumpet needs a strong C above the staff. Includes an open solo sec...

Für die Hauptsendezeit komponierte Howard Rowe diese schmissige Nummer im Stil der Musik der Swing Aera. Beinhalten ein Super Cooles Solo für die Saxophon Sektion und ein ausgeschriebenes Bass Solo. P...

Der Plunger Mute ist ein Dämpfer mit welchem sich wha-wha Effekte erzielen lassen. Unverkennbar wird dieser Klang im Chorus wie auch im Solo von Larry Neeck in eine schnellen Swingnummer eingearbeitet...

Diese Komposition im strengen Swing-Shuffle ist der Brüller ihres nächsten Konzertes. Der erste Trompeter sollte gut in der Lage sein ein geschriebenes D zu spielen. Das Stück lebt stark von den Impro...

Diese attraktive Swing Nummer eignet sich auch für junge Jazzensembles. Der Tonumfang der Stimmen ist anspruchslos, alle Register haben interessante Stimmen. Einem Musiker ihrer Wahl kann der offenen...

This one is way cool, but the energy it creates is hot. It's a medium tempo swinger in a minor key, reminiscent of some of the great Buddy Rich tunes. Just when you think you know where it's going, th...

Terrific swing chart for developing bands where the spotlight is constantly changing as every section gets a chance to shine. Ranges are not demanding (trumpets never leave the staff) and an open solo...

Up-tempo swing tune that cooks from the first measure to the last. Written solos provided over easy blues changes make your developing soloists sound great. Designed to be played by a variety of ensem...

Your band will really swing with this tasty chart that lays right in the groove. Every section gets to play the melody while easy dorian solo changes over a blues style 12 bar format makes the open so...