Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can be anywhere between 132-150 BPM and there is a written-out trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin' ensemble, a great sax section soli plus optional part...

This swinger features tenor 1and trumpet 2 and is arranged by one of the best, Dave Wolpe. Excellent written-out solos for both horns, add a superb shout chorus with the lead trumpet range hitting a w...

A great jazz standard recorded by countless jazz musicians, now give a listen to Vince's tasty arrangement.

This swinger cooks at MM=172. The melody is stated by tenor 1, bari, trumpet 2, trombone 1 and guitar with solos written-out for those instruments. A stop-time chorus, an absolutely kickin' shout chor...

A medium-swing modal original by Gordon Goodwin. The tempo is around 140 BPM, the flexible solo section has written solos provided for (opt) flute, alto 1, tenor 1, bari, trumpet 3 and trombone 1. The...

This swinger will be a hit! Arranged in two keys for flexibility by arranger Dave Wolpe, it's a bright swing vehicle for vocalist and big band at around 160 BPM. The low key is F with vocal range from...

This swinger will be a hit! Arranged in two keys for flexibility by arranger Dave Wolpe, it's a bright swing vehicle for vocalist and big band at around 160 BPM. The low key is F with vocal range from...

As recorded and released by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band as a digital single. An homage to Oscar Peterson, this chart is a solo feature and includes separate solo parts for piano, C instruments, alt...

An easy swinger played at 120 BPM with everything written out to include a tenor sax solo and a very cool shout chorus. Trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line. Your young players will love this o...

Check out this swing chart played around 160 BPM. The melody is handled initially by alto and trumpet 1, solos for the alto and trumpet are written, and the trumpet 1 range it to written E-flat top sp...

A reggae-swing feel at 110 BPM. A modern spin on a traditional tune with written solos for trombone 1 and alto sax 1, and trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Includes various optional parts to inc...

You may have heard Basie's band play this great swinger, but this version is very accessible for young players at around 166 BPM. Features include a written-out alto solo, a great sax soli, and well-n...

If you know the music of the brilliant composer Billy Strayhorn, you will love this chart. A clever melody, and an outstanding chart that seriously swings all the way. Solos are written out for tenor,...

Open any concert with this swingin' chart that will make your audience sit up! At a tempo of 208 BPM or faster, written solo space for tenor and trumpet 2, lead trumpet range to written B above the st...

You know this great standard, but check out how the chart goes back and forth from F to A-flat. The swing feel is around 148 BPM, solos are written for trumpet 2 and alto, lead trumpet hit a written B...

A great swinger on one of Coltrane's brilliant compositions. Set around 208 BPM, this chart includes solo space for alto and tenor and a lead trumpet range to written high C. A big shout chorus and sa...

A great jazz standard played around 178 BPM, this swing chart features alto sax (suggested written solo provided), and a drum solo played in between band hits. Lead trumpet range is to written high C....

As recorded by the Big Phat Band, you've got your basic flag-waving, barn-burning, straight-ahead swing chart here - and believe it or not, it's not all that hard to play! Sure, it's a challenge, but...

In the style of Nestico and Basie, this medium swing chart is full of nuances. Includes solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4, and trombone 1. At 110 BPM, this is truly a wonderful chart that will satis...

A tasty chart with a medium swing feel at 120 BPM. Optional flugelhorns add to the rich textures, a written solo is provided for tenor sax, and lead trumpet range is to written high C. It will be a pl...

A tasty chart with a medium swing feel at 120 BPM. Optional flugelhorns add to the rich textures, a written solo is provided for tenor sax, and lead trumpet range is to written high C. It will be a pl...

A Basie classic arranged by Neal Hefti, this is a swinger played at 156 BPM. It features a written trumpet 2 solo, nice section solis, and the trumpet 1 range is up to written G on top of the staff. I...

Eine Swing-Komposition von Joseph Myrow, arrangiert von Dave Wolpe für Big Band mit Gesang (hoch und tief).

Check out this easy-going chart that swings at 132 BPM. This great Cole Porter standard is arranged with written tenor, trumpet, and alto solos with an alto cadenza. The lead trumpet range is to writt...

'Tattooed Bride' is Ellington's masterpiece from 1948 - a through-composed, 11-minute jazz symphony. Prominently featuring the clarinet, each of the four sections contrast in mood, tempo, and dynamics...