Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

Recently recorded by Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga, this popular standard dates from 1937 but sounds as fresh today as ever! Rick's swinging arrangement skillfully passes the melody from section to sect...

This jazz standard has certainly stood the test of time and has been recorded by countless artists over the years. Here is a wonderful medium swing version scored with an authentic sound for young pla...

Arranged in a medium slow Basie style, this is a great chart for teaching ensemble balance and laid-back swing. Includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completel...

Arranged in a medium slow Basie style, this is a great chart for teaching ensemble balance and laid-back swing. Includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completel...

This theme from the 1947 movie Green Dolphin Street went on to become a jazz standard recorded by countless artists, most notably Miles Davis. Rick Stitzel uses a mix of Latin and swing styles along w...

Originally a blues tunes from 1919, this familiar song has become a frequently recorded jazz standard. John Berry's updated version features a comfortable medium swing tempo, a soli for the sax sectio...

Originally a blues tunes from 1919, this familiar song has become a frequently recorded jazz standard. John Berry's updated version features a comfortable medium swing tempo, a soli for the sax sectio...

This tremendously popular song was recorded early on by Al Jolson in 1913 and was later a hit for Judy Garland in 1937. Mark's smooth chart is set in a medium Basie swing style with lots of tutti ense...

First introduced in 1928, this familiar song has gone on to become one of the most recorded standards of all time, including recently by Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga. This swingin' version for vocal so...

Here is a fresh take on one of the all-time standards of early jazz made famous by Louis Armstrong. There is a hint of old time jazz style mixed in with a more traditional straight ahead swing feel. A...

Here is a fresh take on one of the all-time standards of early jazz made famous by Louis Armstrong. There is a hint of old time jazz style mixed in with a more traditional straight ahead swing feel. A...

Using an ensemble-based scoring style, modest ranges, and rich harmonies, Rick Stitzel brings us a great-sounding arrangement of this Gershwin favorite for young bands. Written in a smooth, and modera...

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...

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.