Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

You'll be swingin' with this jazz classic! This chart features terrific sax solis, a written-out or ad lib tenor solo, some stop-time interludes, and a rousing shout. A fine opener or closer.

Cannonball Adderley's theme song! This medium swing chart features the saxes stating the melody. The chart develops with solos that are written-out for alto, tenor, and trumpet 2, a few hot sax solis,...

Yep, it's the tune by Sonny Bono, from Sonny and Cher fame! With a driving shuffle feel, this contemporary and hip treatment of this classic pop-rock tune let's you know you are in for a treat from th...

A swing vocal chart on a great standard that includes plenty of space for the singer to be heard. Arranged in two keys for flexibility, the low key is F with vocal range from G below middle C to 3rd l...

A few twists and turns added to the original Goodman swing version make this chart a definite crowd (and band) pleaser. The chart features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part in lieu of clari...

As recorded by the Big Phat Band on the CD That's How We Roll, this swing chart features the trombone section. It's not crazy hard to play, but will require some endurance from the 'bones. Solo change...

Perhaps one of the most well-known standards of all time, this easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing feel. The tempo is MM=90 with written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 1, lead trumpet goes up...

Perhaps one of the most well-known standards of all time, this easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing feel. The tempo is MM=90 with written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 1, lead trumpet goes up...

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 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...

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...