Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

You can't go wrong with George Gershwin! This new take on the standard tune is filled with dynamic contrasts and engaging harmony. Wonderful interweaving lines work together to showcase this iconic me...

Irving Berlin's upbeat show tune reached new heights of popularity with its appearance in Mel Brooks' movie (and new Broadway show) Young Frankenstein. Always an audience favorite, this solid swing ar...

From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swingin' and aptly titled 'Cool.' Mark's version for young players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair wit...

This is a fabulous new arrangement by Calvin Custer of the classic Gershwin ballad. The technical demands are limited, but the musical content is superior from start to finish. This is one of the fres...

A high energy intro sets the tone for this hard-swinging arrangement of the Gershwin classic song. The trombone section is featured on the melody as the saxes provide accompaniment. Solo opportunities...

Teach your band both rock and swing style concepts with this terrific Andy Clark original that switches back and forth from retro rock to swing styles and features your keyboard player with a nice wri...

This great tune by Cannonball Adderley combines a soulful straight-eighth groove with a swing feel at a tempo anywhere from 138 to 160 BPM. Features include written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, lea...

As written for and performed by the Buddy Rich Big Band, here is the long-missing chart that Holman wrote to feature Buddy on Drums and Pat LaBarbera on Tenor Sax. What a great chart! It is set in a q...

First recorded by Billy Joel in 1976, this timeless classic was never a hit on the charts, but over the years has become a fan favorite and boasts countless covers from a diverse range of artists such...

First recorded by Billy Joel in 1976, this timeless classic was never a hit on the charts, but over the years has become a fan favorite and boasts countless covers from a diverse range of artists such...