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As recorded by the Tonight Show Band on Once More With Feeling (Amherst), John's arrangement (to quote Doc Severinsen), is a masterpiece. We agree with that. The trumpet solo part is very short and ca...

A great Trombone Section feature in the mold of the very popular Writer's Cramp. Solo space for any or all trombonists or any of the other performers. (8 brass w/opt. 10) Full Score

Movement V (of 7) of the Cuban Fire Suite. From Richards' magnificent suite written in 1956. The original score of Richards' was the source for this and all the movements of this suite. Features an ab...

Movement VI (of 7) of the Cuban Fire Suite. From Richards' magnificent suite written in 1956. Fire is probably the best way to describe this piece. A fantastic, dramatic opening (used for years by mar...

Movement IV (of 7) of the Cuban Fire Suite. Finally ... the definitive version of this magnificent music. The fourth of seven movements published by Sierra Music. The original score of Richards' was t...

Richards wrote this piece some years after writing the Cuban Fire Suite, but it is written very much in that vein (although it is much easier to play). It is a dynamic, energetic 6/8 Latin excursion w...

Recorded on the Back To Balboa LP by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this is a typical Richards chart in that it contains exciting ensemble blowing and lots of solo space for trombone, tenor sax, trumpet a...

Talk about a Flag-Waver !!! The Maynard Ferguson Band recorded this on their Footpath Cafe CD. The chart asks every player in the band to wail through a very hip and challenging be-bop line in unison....

Absolutely one of the all-time great big band charts! Tenor sax, drums and trumpet solos, interspersed with fabulous ensemble writing. Latin to the hilt! As recorded on the 'Live at Brigham Young Univ...

This is a new edition (Finale computer notation) of the original arrangement, edited to be played with the following instrumentation: 2 altos, 2 tenors, baritone saxophone, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, pi...

A high-energy, quick-paced jazz piece featuring a trio of trumpet, alto and tenor with optional solos on each part. A contrasting Brass Chorale section adds a great dimension to this piece and beautif...

In celebration of Sierra Music Publications' 45th anniversary, Bob Curnow has created a memorable new chart: The Eighth Miracle! Based on a traditional Bulgarian folk song, this extensive work (in the...

Bob has created an absolutely thrilling 12 minute work, inspired by his Celtic roots (Towednack is a small area in Cornwall, England). The Celtic influence is heard in the triple-meter settings and th...

A brand-new extended blues, commissioned by the Pennsylvania IAJE state unit for their All-State Jazz Ensemble (which Bob conducted). It features a 4-horn front line of alto, tenor, trumpet and trombo...

There have been SO many requests for the ORIGINAL arrangement as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, that Curnow has made it available for the first time. Here is the national anthem, as recorded b...

Live at Brigham Young University (available from Sierra Music) was the CD on which this chart was recorded. It is written in 5/4 and has solos for baritone saxophone and trumpet. A terrific chart by t...

The quintessential Flag-Waver (as recorded on the 1959 album The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess, featuring the Bill Potts Big Band), this one is a real romp through a happy tune and a brilliant chart, ar...

Fred captures the samba feel beautifully in this one. And yet, there is a great deal of variety and interest created by his fresh approach. There is solo space for trumpet. Everyone can sink their col...

Hank Levy wrote this wonderful 5/4 chart in the early '70's (1973), and it was recorded on the 'Birthday in Britain' CD. Solos for bass and alto saxophone. 5-5-5-3 (condensed score)

The brilliant Rich DeRosa wrote this extraordinary original piece for the North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band. It is recorded on the CD ' Lab 2018.' There are solos for soprano sax and piano. Sierra Musi...

This one is destined to be a classic in a short time. A marvelous melody, a great mood, a wonderfully introspective 12/8 feel, with lots of room for creative playing. Geoff Keezer at his best! For a m...

This composer won the Gil Evans Fellowship with this composition. It is printed exactly as recorded by the North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band. An absolutely magnificent chart. Features trumpet, tenor an...

This is the second movement of the suite Paul wrote as a result of his winning the Gil Evans Fellowship sponsored by IAJE. It is a wonderfully moody, slow, bluesy composition which features alto saxop...

This is a wonderful chart by the recent winner of the Gil Evans Fellowship sponsored by the IAJE. Paul Ferguson is an exciting, young jazz composer with a very bright future. This chart, the 3rd movem...

If you're looking for something very different for a jazz history concert, this is it! Graettinger was a Third Stream composer in jazz long before the term was invented. This was recorded on the Kento...