Composed by Yoko Kanno for the Japanese anime television series “Cowboy Bebop,” the tune “Tank!” has taken on a life of its own. John Wasson's driving Latin funk version was written for his Strata Big Band and recorded on the album Chronicles. It features the quirky melody, sizzling brass punches, solo space for alto sax, and shows off every section of the band. A real screamer!
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A brand new orchestration of Eric Whitacre's popular composition for concert band, Sleep for String Orchestra is a lush and achingly beautiful work. This haunting chorale begins softly and slowly then blossoms to a powerful climax. Can also be performed with optional SATB chorus, with original text by celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri.
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This up-tempo swinger has become the signature tune for the Mingus Big Band. It opens with a free-wheeling baritone sax solo and features raucous ensemble passages and group improvisations. You won't find this chart on any easy-listening radio stations!
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Composed in a flashy merengue style, this brief blaze of glory is a perfect “hair on fire” opener or rousing score for mature ensembles. It featuers simmering sax lines, open solo possibilities, and carefully notated rhythm section parts. Stunning!
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A brand new orchestration of Eric Whitacre's popular composition for concert band, Sleep for String Orchestra is a lush and achingly beautiful work. This haunting chorale begins softly and slowly then blossoms to a powerful climax. Can also be performed with optional SATB chorus, with original text by celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri.
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From Gordon Goodwin's Grammy-nominated CD “Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences” comes this monster-of-a-swinger designed to feature the entire ensemble. In addition to a wonderful riff-based theme and a shout chorus that really pays off, the chart includes feature spots for each section (saxes, trumpets, trombones) without rhythm section.
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Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for your pianist, but the flexible solo section allows other players to be featured as well.
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Written for and recorded by Mario Bauza, Michael Philip Mossman adds his own unique flare to this Dizzy Gillespie Latin jazz classic. Featured soloists include trumpet (of course), as well as trombone and alto. A great showcase for the entire ensemble!
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From the Grammy-nominated CD “Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences”, this monster chart takes a somewhat sideways glance at the style of “Sing Sing Sing” then goes way over the line! Featured soloists on the original included Eddie Daniels and Arturo Sandoval. This one is hot!!
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The style heading is simply “fast” which doesn't begin to hint at the energy packed into this Mingus powerhouse. The intensity is built up in layers starting with the bass, followed by the baritone sax, then tenors and finally the entire ensemble. And from there, the chart just never lets up! Recorded live by the Mingus Big Band.
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Inspired by the version recorded by Bobby McFerrin, Mike Tomaro breathes exciting new life into this Mancini favorite. Combining a unique “shuffle funk” groove with creative orchestrations and the signature riffs from the original, this is sure to be an effective showcase for festivals or concerts.
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If you have the horses, let 'em run with this churnin', burnin' swing monster from Maynard's big band album, 'Big Bop Nouveau.' This chart really burns, but will sound just as hot with the tempo turned down a notch or two. Includes some smokin' optional choruses featuring saxes alone without rhythm section.
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The funky stylings of Horace Silver are featured in this energetic arrangement from the acclaimed CD “Live at the MCG” recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. A trumpet and tenor duet starts us off, followed by ensemble punches and solos for tenor and trombone. The entire ensemble gets into the act as the chart roars to a climactic finish.
From the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD, “The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Live at MCG” (MCGJ 1017); Courtesy of MCG Jazz (www.mcgjazz.org).
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Adapted from the chart he did for Diana Krall, and recorded with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on her CD Christmas Songs, here is John Clayton's joyous up-tempo swing chart on this holiday favorite. These jinglin' bells never sounded so good!
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From the Count Basie library, this classic flag-waver from the pen of Sammy Nestico is available again! A true tour de force for every section of the band, this monster chart features blistering brass, wailing saxes, a tenor solo, and a great full ensemble shout. Strike it up!
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Di Blasio/Lowden - Grade 4-6.
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This is probably Charles Mingus' best-known composition. Sy Johnson's updated chart is the authentic version as performed by the Mingus Big Band on the CD “Blues and Politics.”
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From Chick Corea's My Spanish Heart album, this tune is not really a “rhumba,” but rather an extremely energetic samba. This chart features dynamic and challenging passages for the entire ensemble and also ample room for soloists.
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Composed by Yoko Kanno for the Japanese anime television series Cowboy Bebop, the tune Tank! has taken on a life of its own. John Wasson's driving Latin funk version was written for his Strata Big Band and recorded on the album Chronicles. It features the quirky melody, sizzling brass punches, solo space for alto sax, and shows off every section of the band. A real screamer!
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From composer Steven Bryant comes this simple, chorale-like work that captures the reflective calm of dusk, paradoxically illuminated by the fiery hues of sunset. Dusk is intended as a short, passionate evocation of this moment of dramatic stillness.
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is Sammy Nestico's classic arrangement of this Frank Foster jazz standard! Including all the signature piano stylings, muted brass on the first strain, sax soli, trumpet solo, and a shout chorus that roars, this timeless chart deserves a place in every band's library.
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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.
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From the Mingus Big Band CD Blues and Politics!, this intense minor blues opens with a bass solo then gradually unfolds layer by layer until the entire ensemble is screaming. Includes plenty of solo space with ensemble backgrounds and interludes.
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Trombones front and center on this one! Recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on Absolutely, here is a fabulous chart that features a relaxed “two” feel in the beginning, then gradually gathers steam all the way to the end. A great feature number for the entire trombone section – however, the full ensemble gets a chance to open up as well.
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Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads to a sizzling salsa groove which gradually intensifies throughout. The distinctive melody is complemented with lushly scored countermelodies, and all rhythm section parts are carefully notated for authenticity. Playable with 1 or 2 percussionists.
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This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the small band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist.
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The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his most notable symphonic work, now adapted in this stunning version for full orchestra.
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