Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

If you are looking for a great-sounding medium swing tune that features tutti ensemble rhythms, this is the perfect chart for you! Even though there are short solos for trumpet and tenor, the primary...

This steamy and sultry theme from Henry Mancini is instantly recognizable from just the opening phrase. Rick Stitzel's medium slow swing treatment is largely ensemble based, and will sound great with...

This steamy and sultry theme from Henry Mancini is instantly recognizable from just the opening phrase. Rick Stitzel's medium slow swing treatment is largely ensemble based, and will sound great with...

Patterned after the well-known version recorded by Ray Charles, this effective swing chart for young players opens with the hard-hitting introduction followed by a sultry solo trumpet on the stop-time...

Arranged here for younger players, this Irving Berlin standard from the '40s provides the perfect tool for teaching swing rhythms and style. Every section gets a chance at the melody and there are sho...

Opening with a small group feature (alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone), this easy arrangement features plenty of scoring variety, and a nicely flowing moderate swing style. Also included is a brief sa...

Arranged in a slow swing ballad style, John's well-crafted arrangement of this time-tested standard is skillfully scored to take full advantage of the little big band format. Includes solos for trumpe...

Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten's own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940. Rick Stitzel's easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ens...

This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by you...

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

This sophisticated and enduring jazz standard was composed by Earl Zindars, and most notably recorded by pianist Bill Evans. Mike Tomaro's well-crafted chart for big band retains the medium swing styl...

This sophisticated and enduring jazz standard was composed by Earl Zindars, and most notably recorded by pianist Bill Evans. Mike Tomaro's well-crafted chart for big band retains the medium swing styl...

This sophisticated and enduring jazz standard was composed by Earl Zindars, and most notably recorded by pianist Bill Evans. Mike Tomaro's well-crafted chart for big band retains the medium swing styl...

Here's a great tune from the creative mind of Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1962 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Arranged in a medium swing style, Mark's chart features a nice variety of textures...

Here's a great tune from the creative mind of Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1962 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Arranged in a medium swing style, Mark's chart features a nice variety of textures...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

Arranged for the new easier level of the Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice fo...

Arranged for the new easier level of the Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice fo...

Arranged in a comfortable medium swing style and featuring easy rhythms and ranges, this popular standard fits nicely in the easy level of the Little Big Band Series. Nice scoring for the entire ensem...

Arranged in a comfortable medium swing style and featuring easy rhythms and ranges, this popular standard fits nicely in the easy level of the Little Big Band Series. Nice scoring for the entire ensem...

Originally composed for the 1935 movie Top Hat starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this classic has remained a jazz favorite ever since. Arranged in a very comfortable key for female vocalists, t...

Originally composed for the 1935 movie Top Hat starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this classic has remained a jazz favorite ever since. Arranged in a very comfortable key for female vocalists, t...

Inspired by the classic version recorded by Count Basie, here is a terrific uptempo swing chart suitable for younger bands. The melody is passed from section to section while building to a full band c...