Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

This is a jewel at this level! A Gospel-tinged groove with straightforward harmony will make this chart a breeze to rehearse and perform. The rhythm section parts are well-written and very playable.

Composer/arranger Carl Strommen delivers this gospel style swing chart for the easy red series. Carl starts things off with an a cappella section for the winds, then brings in the rhythm section on th...

Composer/arranger Carl Strommen delivers this gospel style swing chart for the easy red series. Carl starts things off with an a cappella section for the winds, then brings in the rhythm section on th...

For decades this familiar standard has been a favorite with jazz artists. Most recently featured in the blockbuster movie Cars it will certainly enjoy renewed popularity with a new generation. This ar...

'Avalon' is a 1920s jazz-era chart by Vincent Rose and Buddy DeSylva, written originally as an advertisement for the California resort town, and has found fame as a virtuosic showcase for big bands an...

When you “Hit The Road” you’ll get your youngest jazz students swinging easily at a quick tempo! Carefully written to be geared toward the youngest jazz players, this fun swing chart will come togethe...

The fun begins when you announce the title, and keeps on going with straight-ahead swing until the last chord. A great mix of unison saxes with brass punches, brass with sax counter lines, full ensemb...

Here’s an uplifting and energetic mid-tempo swing chart from the pen of Steve Briody! "On Point!" features a strong, memorable melody, unison and harmonized saxes, interesting ensemble parts, and wide...

Mike was able to create an easy version of this classic from the swing era without sacrificing the sound and style of the original. The trumpet section is the primary featured section, however the sax...

This medium swing tune is one of the most recognizable standards ever written. Beautifully adapted for young players, this chart will work great for festivals and concerts alike. After the first 3 not...

Originally made popular by the group Queen, this tune is currently enjoying renewed popularity. Paul's charming shuffle version features the trombones off the top, then later the saxes have the lead a...

This is one of the trademark tunes from the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Starting with the saxes playing the first statement of the theme, the arrangement builds up intensity with each repeat as layers of s...

Made famous by the Woody Herman Orchestra, this slow swing chart starts with the saxes on the melody with the brass in plungers (optional). The arrangement gains momentum steadily throughout and inclu...

One of Irving Berlin's most performed melodies, Blue Skies is arranged here in a medium swing style to sound great with inexperienced players.

One of Irving Berlin's most performed melodies, Blue Skies is arranged here in a medium swing style to sound great with inexperienced players.