Hal Leonard

From the Sammy Nestico album Night Flight, here is a classic flag-waver that pulls out all the stops. Driving and modal, this scorcher offers enjoyable challenges for every section. There is plenty of...

This classic Mingus composition is meant to be performed with a sense of an anger or sarcasm, and definitely projects an edginess. The bari sax and bass bone will have fun with the opening and there i...

Set here in a medium slow swing style, this bluesy version of Whitney Houston's first ever number #1 chart hit will go together quickly and sound great. Featured are short solos for alto and trumpet,...

From the film Swing Time and originally performed by Fred Astaire, The Way You Look Tonight won the Academy Award for best original song in 1936. Since then it has remained a popular jazz standard, an...

This swingin' chart features very effective ensemble writing and catchy melodic lines. There are challenges here for all sections, but the end result is impressive. Includes solos for Trumpet or Tromb...

In the best Count Basie tradition, here is an exciting burner from this respected writer. This chart features saxes off the top, hot brass punches and a driving ensemble shout to the end. Includes sol...

The Brian Setzer big band helped define a new era of uptempo swing style charts. This clever tune from his Vavoom! CD works great for vocalist and is a blast for the band to play as well. Includes ple...

Ecco una meravigliosa ballata medium swing basata sulla versione che Quincy Jones scrisse per Count Basie e che fu anche registrata nell'album Quintessence dello stesso Quincy. All'inizio sono i sasso...

Ecco una meravigliosa ballata medium swing basata sulla versione che Quincy Jones scrisse per Count Basie e che fu anche registrata nell'album Quintessence dello stesso Quincy. All'inizio sono i sasso...

As recorded by Dennis Bono and arranged by Sammy Nestico, here is a hard-hitting medium swing chart on this familiar standard. The band gets a chance to shine here in addition to providing support for...

The swingin' Quincy Jones arrangement of this standard has become one of Frank Sinatra's signature tunes. Here's the authentic version edited and adapted for today's bands by Mike Tomaro.

The swingin' Quincy Jones arrangement of this standard has become one of Frank Sinatra's signature tunes. Here's the authentic version edited and adapted for today's bands by Mike Tomaro.

A String Of Pearls

Mark has done a superb job of adapting this Ellington standard into an outstanding medium swing chart for young bands. The style is authentic but with a contemporary flair. Includes a flexible solo se...

From the very first album by the group Chicago, 'Chicago Transit Authority, ' this easy-going shuffle tune still sounds great. Includes solos for Trumpet and Tenor.

This new swing original from Mark Taylor has all the ingredients for a winning chart. Featuring a bluesy sax riff, effective ensemble sections, and a flexible solo section, this is an excellent festiv...

Originally recorded by the Beatles, John Wasson's version is actually closer in style to the hot rock/shuffle version recorded by Earth, Wind and Fire. Plenty of energy and tight ensemble figures with...

Here is a medium swing version of this marvelous often-played standard. Peter Blair's chart opens with a duet of alto and trumpet with ensemble punches. The saxes are featured on a chorus and there is...

Here's a wonderful tune from the swing era that's best known as Les Brown's theme song. It's a great tune for learning the original swing style, and the short solos (or soli) are very playable for you...

Here is a terrific Alto Sax feature on this standard from the '30s. Recorded by the big band DIVA on their CD Something's Coming (PSCD-1216), the medium slow swing style and lush harmonies make this o...