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Questo superbo schema ha come caratteristica una sezione di tromboni con un groove di samba. C'è spazio per gli assoli, con assoli scritti per i tromboni 1 e 2, eccellenti e accessibili assoli di trom...

Godetevi questo contagioso samba modale! Molto creativa e suonabile, con un'introduzione groovy che include un pattern ricorrente della sezione ritmica insieme ad assoli scritti per la tromba 2 e il t...

Il basso e la chitarra iniziano il brano con un pattern ritmico accattivante che non dimenticherete presto. Questo brano è ricco di scritture d'insieme - alcune all'unisono, altre in armonia - e di sp...

La saga del pollo continua ed è FUNKY! Questo brano funk per big band ha un ritmo di circa 116 BPM. L'energico groove inizia dopo l'introduzione corale. I sassofoni enunciano la melodia, cui si unisco...

Arranged especially for the USAF Airmen of Note, this alto ballad is outstanding in every respect. The introduction features 'bones playing the bridge, followed by the A section statement with alto an...

A Metheny-ish ballad with straight eighths with sort of a melancholy feeling, Graham Breedlove's use of color is superb, with soprano sax (alternate alto 1 included) and flugelhorns. Solo space provid...

A chorale intro leads into a funky groove. Saxes take the heat with some hot solis, and the brass section stays busy as well. Rhythm section parts are critical, especially the bass, but it's not too c...

Freddie Hubbard's great jazz waltz with the Les Hooper touch is an excellent combination. The trumpet 2 has the initial melody statement and (written-out) solo space and chord changes for alto, tenor,...

A big ensemble intro leads into the familiar and hip bass and piano lick followed by a melody stated by alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. This chart features great section and ensemble parts through...

Yep, it's the tune by Sonny Bono, from Sonny and Cher fame! With a driving shuffle feel, this contemporary and hip treatment of this classic pop-rock tune let's you know you are in for a treat from th...

A swing vocal chart on a great standard that includes plenty of space for the singer to be heard. Arranged in two keys for flexibility, the low key is F with vocal range from G below middle C to 3rd l...

This standard gets a fresh bossa treatment - in two keys! The low key is F with vocal range from F below middle C to 2nd space A. The high key is E-flat with vocal range from B-flat below middle C to...

This standard gets a fresh bossa treatment - in two keys! The low key is F with vocal range from F below middle C to 2nd space A. The high key is E-flat with vocal range from B-flat below middle C to...

This standard gets a fresh bossa treatment - in two keys! The low key is F with vocal range from F below middle C to 2nd space A. The high key is E-flat with vocal range from B-flat below middle C to...

Sung recently by Michael Buble and many others, this chart is a swinger. In the key of F, the vocal range is from A below middle C to middle line B. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff....

Swingin' and singin' with big band! This chart practically plays itself. The key is F minor, the vocal range is middle C to 3rd space C, and the lead trumpet range is to written F top line. Solo space...

A few twists and turns added to the original Goodman swing version make this chart a definite crowd (and band) pleaser. The chart features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part in lieu of clari...

As recorded by the Big Phat Band on the CD That's How We Roll, this swing chart features the trombone section. It's not crazy hard to play, but will require some endurance from the 'bones. Solo change...

Gordon Goodwin gives this easy-to-play holiday chart a jazz waltz treatment. Features include: a soprano sax part (alternate alto 1 part), a 2nd alto part with flute (alternate 2nd alto sax-only) and...

Whoa, this is the next Hunting Wabbits chart in the 'trilogy.' As recorded by the Big Phat Band on the Goodwin CD That's How We Roll, this HW3 is fairly challenging, but well worth the effort. There a...

The brilliant composer/arranger Billly Strayhorn created this gorgeous melody and lush arrangement - this is the authentic version by Strayhorn himself. Recorded by Duke Ellington, the suggested tempo...

A great Ellington tune that uses simple chord progressions and riffs to maintain an infectious, relaxed, though forward-moving swing.

A creative Ellington kaleidoscope, this medium difficulty tune is a great juxtaposition of smooth and choppy, loud and soft, and short and long.

Dizzy Gillespie's medium tempo swing tune is great for the whole band and created a phrase synonymous with fun for generations to come.

It's kinda funky, kinda rock but most importantly, a fun chart tailored to the very young player. This arrangement is all ensemble, no individual solos. At around MM=120, it's very easy to play and ed...