This is a happy-go-lucky medium swing from the pen of composer Greg Yasinitsky that is sure to bring a smile to the face of everyone in the audience. A great melody, fun harmony and engaging rhythms a...
Greensleeves begins as a jazz waltz with baritone sax, piano, and bass laying down the groove. Arranger Greg Yasinitsky goes on to introduce a contrasting swing section with a written-out solo for ten...
This up-tempo, swinging version of a great standard features trombones on the melody and a written solo for 1st trombone. There is also a prominent saxophone soli, roaring ensemble chorus and a big en...
Charlie Parker's great bebop tune arranged to swing at 172-200BPM. Plenty of excellent sax section solos, brass solos, solo space (suggested written solos) for tenor and piano and the lead trumpet ran...
As the title suggests, it's a swinger with a hints of the classic Gene Krupa drum pattern. The tempo is around 200 BPM, lots of action for the trombones, written suggested solos for trumpet, tenor, tr...
This high-energy swingin' blues is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Scored for developing groups, it places strong emphasis on ensemble work, including a 'horns alone' chorus and a swinging sax soli. A wri...
This work was composed in dedication to the composer's wife, flutist Ann Marie Yasinitsky, and was inspired by a summer visit to the picturesque Meyer's Point in Olympia, Washington. Meyer's Point is...
Here is a fun chart that provides the perfect vehicle to spotlight the unsung hero of the big band - the drummer. Mindful of the traditions established by such legends as Mel Lewis, Louis Bellson, Son...
Charlie Parker's great bebop tune arranged to swing at 172 - 200BPM. Plenty of excellent sax section solis, brass solis, solo space (suggested written solos) for tenor and piano and the lead trumpet r...
This swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands will showcase the precision of your ensemble with its compelling melody, solos for tenor and trumpet, and an engaging shout chorus. Though written sol...