Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

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...

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...

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...

Monika Herzig's blistering Just Another Day at the Office was originally recorded by her band Sheroes and featured in the publication New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers (Berklee Press,...

Monika Herzig's blistering Just Another Day at the Office was originally recorded by her band Sheroes and featured in the publication New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers (Berklee Press,...

Monika Herzig's blistering Just Another Day at the Office was originally recorded by her band Sheroes and featured in the publication New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers (Berklee Press,...

Monika Herzig's blistering Just Another Day at the Office was originally recorded by her band Sheroes and featured in the publication New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers (Berklee Press,...

Ryan Fraley's arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre transforms the iconic nineteenth-century supernatural tone poem into a dynamic 1930s hot-jazz piece reminiscent of Django Reinhardt's sw...

Ryan Fraley's arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre transforms the iconic nineteenth-century supernatural tone poem into a dynamic 1930s hot-jazz piece reminiscent of Django Reinhardt's sw...

Ryan Fraley's arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre transforms the iconic nineteenth-century supernatural tone poem into a dynamic 1930s hot-jazz piece reminiscent of Django Reinhardt's sw...

Ryan Fraley's arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre transforms the iconic nineteenth-century supernatural tone poem into a dynamic 1930s hot-jazz piece reminiscent of Django Reinhardt's sw...

This jump swing chart (a la Sing, Sing Sing) came into existence when a young drummer was being helped to learn the different swing beats often used in jazz music, many of which are used throughout th...

This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy, and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes. There is a written out...

You can't miss with this very easy version of the Louis Prima/Benny Goodman classic. Now every band will be able to enjoy this great tune, especially younger ensembles. Paul Cook is a master at arrang...

This monster chart is directly from the Benny Goodman library. Transcribed and re-created by Jeff Hest, not many tunes can match the energy of this big band classic. Solos are for clarinet (solo part,...

Recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra on February 26, 1942 in New York City. Features solos for tenor saxophone and trumpet (the solos have been transcribed from the 1942 recording and are included...

This is perhaps the greatest set we have yet offered: 43 of our Jazz Lines Publications Frank Sinatra arrangements in a comprehensive set at over 25% off. This set is an invaluable collection for band...

Arranged by Mike Crotty Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement Description: Swing/Samba - Difficult Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing Both up-tempo swing and samba are highlighted in this high-energy Ced...

Ella Fitzgerald's cover of Irving Berlin's Blue Skies is widely regarded as one of her finest recorded performances. A musical tour-de-force from start to finish, Fitzgerald's unmistakeable vocals shi...

Kendor is happy to welcome new composer Andrew Lesick to the catalog. The Gumshoe is a medium bright swing that features a written Piano solo off the top. Everyone gets a turn at the melody as the cha...

Kendor is happy to welcome new composer Andrew Lesick to the catalog. The Gumshoe is a medium bright swing that features a written Piano solo off the top. Everyone gets a turn at the melody as the cha...

Kendor is happy to welcome new composer Andrew Lesick to the catalog. The Gumshoe is a medium bright swing that features a written Piano solo off the top. Everyone gets a turn at the melody as the cha...

The title for this chart comes from the repeated eighth notes that occur on beat one throughout the piece. A swinging excursion in D minor that your students will have a great time playing. There is a...

The title for this chart comes from the repeated eighth notes that occur on beat one throughout the piece. A swinging excursion in D minor that your students will have a great time playing. There is a...