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This bright swinging chart of the Christmas standard was arranged by Frank DeVol for Ella Fitzgerald's 1960 album 'Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas.' This was arranged to feature a solo vocalist a...

This Buddy Bregman arrangement, written for the 1956 album 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook,' provides an interesting contrast to several of the other well-known covers of this long-sta...

This Riddle arrangement was written for the 1961 Verve album 'Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson.' The chart features all the classic Riddle hallmarks including sax backgrounds, punchy brass, and a grea...

Blues In The Night has become one of the most well-recognized pop songs of the 1940s due to its appearances in media ranging from television commercials to classic Looney Tunes cartoons. This Marty Pa...

This is one of the classic Nelson Riddle arrangements recorded by Ella Fitzgerald for the 1961 Verve album 'Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson.' This arrangement was modified in the studio to begin with...

Although Marty Paich's arrangement of 'Moonlight On The Ganges' (written for the 1958 Ella Fitzgerald album 'Ella Swings Lightly') starts off in a conventional manner, the multiple tempo shifts over t...

It should come as no surprise that Marty Paich was chosen to write the arrangements for the 1958 album 'Ella Swings Lightly.' Paich's 'dektette' writing for Mel Tormé had brought him some of hi...

This Quincy Jones arrangement was recorded by Ella Fitzgerald on her 1963 collaboration with the Count Basie Orchestra, 'Ella and Basie!' Both Fitzgerald's and the Basie band's performance of this won...

Better known within the jazz community by its instrumental title 'Robbins' Nest,' Quincy Jones' arrangement of 'Just When We're Falling In Love' was written for Ella Fitzgerald and the Count Basie Orc...

Although he is best known for his work with Frank Sinatra, arranger Nelson Riddle produced some of his most creative charts for his collaborations with Ella Fitzgerald. This arrangement, from the 1962...

You Can Have It is the result of a collaboration between legendary saxophonist/arranger Frank Foster and Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Morgan Ames. This arrangement was specifically crafted to f...

Those who appreciate modern big bands such as those epitomized by Maria Schneider or the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra should derive ample pleasure from Flip-Flop, an admirable maiden voyage on which John Y...

Kendor is pleased to announce the release of this medium difficulty original by New York writer David Berger. This straight-ahead swing chart right out of the Basie and Ellington traditions, was writt...

Whether your ensemble is experienced or in the development stages, this chart written in a crowd -pleasing shuffle style is suitable for all performance situations, particularly festivals. The latest...

As recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on The Magic of Buddy Rich and available from us for a short time in the late 80's, this swingin' Ellington classic is back in circulation again. Solos are assig...

From the library of John Fedchock's New York Big Band, 'Limehouse Blues' is an exciting up swing, flag-waver featuring crisp figures, and mighty ensemble sections. Designed for proficient groups, open...

Recorded on the DMP compact disc entitled Gently (DMP CD 534), this Bob Mintzer original provides medium advanced groups with an opportunity to experience the sensitive side of the swing style. Soft i...

This straight-ahead swinger for developing groups incorporates touches of the blues and some misterioso voicings for a fresh, unique sound. Saxophones and brass trade melodic phrases, and a written or...

Developing jazz bands will love this moderate swing composition by film composer Lennie Niehaus. Important jazz concepts that should be in every aspiring jazz musician's vocabulary are taught and rein...

Ample use of fundamental swing figures and confidence-building ensemble statements make this very easy swing original a wonderful educational experience. The solo section can be opened up for several...

As the title implies, this one is all about playing with a solid sense of time in the swing idiom. A strong melody and an open solo section further enhances this wonderful teaching vehicle for younger...

This relaxed swing chart featuring fundamental blues figures provides young jazz musicians with the necessary background to move on to more advanced literature. Two sample solos transposed for any ins...

Featuring a solid bass line, an infectious melody, and swinging ensemble figures throughout, this chart really lives up to its name. Articulations and dynamics are clearly indicated to help ensure a s...

This medium swing original pays tribute to the great Peter Sellers and The Pink Panther film series. The relaxed groove and use of fundamental swing figures make it a wonderful teaching vehicle for yo...