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Gordon Goodwin’s chart has a funky, sassy and contemporary groove, just like the title suggests. Solo space for alto, tenor and bari sax, lead trumpet range has a few high G’s. You’ll dig this chart!

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this uptempo bebop classic becomes a showstopper! Listen for the masterful “Bird” sax soli as well as tight ensemble sounds, all at a brisk pace. If your band is ready for something they can sink their teeth into, this may be the perfect chart.

Here it is exactly how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! Every detail of this jazz standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by Jeff Hest. What better way to learn about the Basie style than to play the music? Medium (3:44)

Arranger/composer Bob Mintzer adds brand new life to this dynamic jazz swing tune, as recorded on his recent Grammy winning CD Homage to Count Basie. The bossa nova treatment serves as a perfect blend of Bob's contemporary harmonies with the traditional Basie sound. There is solo space for piano and optional solos for alto or trumpet. The brass range is very accessible with trumpet only to written G on top of the staff. This highly recommended chart belongs in every jazz library. (6:05)

At last, a showcase for the trumpet section from Gordon Goodwin! The groove is straight eighths with a funky feel. Solo space is provided for trumpets 1, 2, 3, 4, but can be tailored as desired. Lead trumpet range is to written high G with an optional A. This is a fun chart and will be a kick for the band and audience. Duration: 6:54

This is a truly authentic transcription of Artie Shaw's classic version of BEGIN THE BEGUINE. Jeff Hest has meticulously notated every detail of this famous chart. Since it was such an important song in the genre, this arrangement creates a great opportunity to teach your students about the history of the big band. (duration 3:19)

John Coltrane’s jazz standard is arranged by Kris Berg to offer strong ensemble writing, a fierce sax section soli and solo space on the 12-bar blues chord progression. It’s flexible so you can have few or many soloists of all instruments with backgrounds as needed. Great tune, great chart—it’s as simple as that. Duration: 6:57

Mingus loved the blues, and this powerful and highly energized arrangement from the CD “Live In Time” is a staple in the book of the Mingus Big Band. It features the signature bass line scored for the lower voices and full ensemble lines that really roar. Can be played as fast as you dare!

Here's Glenn Miller's super hit authentically transcribed and re-created by Jeff Hest! This one is a must-do chart to teach the distinctive Glenn Miller sound and style. Its unique arrangement can be done either as an instrumental version without vocals or with the traditional and original vocal group parts. This is an important song in the Miller legacy, and Jeff Hest is the master of transcriptions/re-creations of big band classics. The vocal part is re-written for C, B-flat, or E-flat instrumental lead with all the harmony and voicings meticulously notated, and vocal group parts with lyrics are included, too. The audience and the band will love this chart. You can't lose!

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.

Good old cousin Jeff must have been some funky relative! This Les Hooper original features a moderate tempo and attitude-driven funky 2-beat as it churns through a piano opening, sax melody and brass stabs. Also included is solo space for tenor and some spicy ensemble licks near the end. 

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.

Grade Advanced Style ROCK FOLK DANCE

A challenging saxophone quartet written for soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, a cappella. The first two movements are classical in style and concept and movements 3/4 are played with a jazz concept to include some improvisation. An extraordinary yet superb composition. Duration 12:18

Composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin, this buoyant samba is sweet. Soprano sax lead and solo space available for soprano, alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written high F-sharp, and it has an auxiliary percussion part and an optional 1st alto part. This chart is exciting and dynamic!

Originally featured in the Broadway production of Lady Be Good, this Gershwin composition has become a jazz standard. Chuck Sayre presents this arrangement for jazz ensemble that is sure to leave toes tapping!

Grade Advanced Style SWING

From the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD “Groove Shop,” here is John's uptempo and energetic take on this Hoagy Carmichael favorite. Perfect as an opener, this explosive chart features tenor sax as well as dynamic parts for the full ensemble.

Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on 'In A Christmas Mood'), this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites ‘O Holy Night’ (in a

This is probably Charles Mingus' best-known composition. Sy Johnson's updated chart is the authentic version from the latest CD by the Mingus Big Band, “Blues and Politics.”

Written for and recorded by the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note, Joe Jackson director, John Wasson has created a stunning and unique setting of this long-standing jazz classic. The chart is filled with twists and turns, blazing ensemble passages and also features solo space for two alto saxes (optional alto sax and trumpet). For the mature band, here is a real showstopper.

Gordon’s chart is a New Orleans groove with the creative Goodwin touch. Solo space is for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is up to high G and some piano ostinato licks are just a few of the features. Cool chart.

It’s funky with all the Big Phat Band attributes, and it’s fairly tough to play, but hey, it’s Gordon and you know it will be a hot chart…if you have the horses. The opening lick for piano is really hot. The rhythm section will stay busy and it includes an auxiliary percussion part. Solo space is for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and trombone. Open with this chart! Duration: 4:55

Recommended! Challenging, yes, impossible, no. Gordon Goodwin’s Hunting Wabbits 2 will provide all the challenge any band needs as they explore this tongue-in-cheek musical adventure that is well worth the effort. The groove is straight eighths (semi-legit) and funky. The instrumentation is flexible: saxophone parts with woodwind doubles, sax parts without doubles, and even optional string parts…yes, strings! Percussion parts included. Solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4 and trombones 1/2. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin on The Phat Pack CD. This is an amazing arrangement! dURATION 4:45

Featuring the lead trombone, this one really swings! George Gershwin® composed it and Dave Wolpe arranged the ultimate jazz standard as a showcase for your trombone soloist and the entire bone section. There is solo space galore in a well-crafted chart. Lead trumpet to high D and trombone soloist also to high D. Optional vibe part. A top choice.

If you're looking for a flugelhorn and piano feature, you found it right here! This is a superb ballad that is lush, harmonically rich, and simply a beautiful chart. The featured solos are tasty, musical, and set perfectly to showcase the soloists.

Here is THE hot version of this swing standard arranged by Jeff Tyzik as recorded by Doc Severinson and the Tonight Show Band. With a dressed-up feel and solos for alto, tenor and trumpet, this timeless classic never sounded so good!

A high-energy jazz chart set as a samba with a funky groove and a swing feel, arranged by Eric Richards. A few features include sax solis, powerful ensemble writing, a jazz solo for 2nd trumpet, and lead trumpet range to written D, above the staff. It’s a challenging chart but worth the work and it will bring down the house. A fabulous jazz tune and an outstanding chart by a seasoned writer—in short, this is a very hot chart. Duration: 5:48

This jazz waltz is stunning! Arranger Eric Richards has taken Fats Waller's wonderful classic and brought new life to this hip tune. Solos (written for piano, tenor and trumpet), powerful ensemble and solis, a stop-time chorus, a brief drum solo, and lead trumpet range that is up to written high D. Very hot! Duration: 6:06

Check out Alan Baylock, one of the finest writers on the scene today. Alan's hip chart for Cole Porter's Love for Sale starts off with bari, bass trombone, and bass handling the melody and it goes upwards and onwards from there. Jazz solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2. Lead trumpet to written D, bone to A-flat. Energy galore, full ensemble, contrapuntal lines, solos, solis - you name it, this fine chart has it.

Grade Advanced Style ROCK

Utilizing a unique blend of swing styles at various tempos, this marvelous composition can certainly be a focal point of any festival or contest program. The scoring is varied and impeccable, and there is flexible space for solos as well as exciting full ensemble passages.

Here is an outstanding tenor sax feature chart that was composed by pianist Joey Calderazzo, recorded by the late, great Michael Brecker and arranged by Alan Baylock. A haunting medium swing groove, tenor sax has the melody and the solo space, and lead trumpet range is to written high C. A beautiful tune and superb chart. Duration: 4:19

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!

Gordon Goodwin's CD “Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences” contains a wealth of terrific charts in a wide variety of styles by this talented writer. This sizzling Latin masterpiece written in a “songo” style features intricate unison lines, blazing ensemble passages, and a continuously energetic rhythmic drive. For the mature band, this is one impressive chart!

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!

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.

The trombone section takes the spotlight in this smooth arrangement of Jobim's well-known standard. There are solo sections for alto sax and piano with creatively written accompaniment figures. The powerful ending section begins with a striking full band unison and drives to the end. Great production number for mature groups.

Slow and bluesy! The title chart as recorded on Gordon Goodwin’s newest CD, The Phat Pack. Things to enjoy: it’s kind of greasy, it’s full of twists and turns, calls for brass plunger mutes and optional bass clarinet for bari sax, and the lead trumpet range goes up to written E with a few G’s. There is solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4 and trombone 1. Show stopping! Duration: 6:38

Funky, funkier, funkiest. This Gordon Goodwin chart on the classic funk rock tune “Play That Funky Music” is a showcase for your lead alto saxophone soloist from start to finish. This one demands a contemporary alto sax soloist with style and some altissimo chops too. Groove is essential for the rhythm section. If you have the rhythm section funk groove and the alto player, this is IT! As recorded on 'The Phat Pack,' Gordon's newest CD. Duration 6:11

As the title aptly describes here is a solo vehicle for a plunger-wielding trombonist. With a bluesy style and a sultry tempo, here's a great opportunity for your soloist to pour his/her heart and soul into a performance. Recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on Shout Me Out.

Tasty and groovy with a funky Latin vibe, this tune is composed by Dave Grusin and arranged by Gordon to feature Dave and guitarist Lee Ritenour on the recent Big Phat Band CD, Act Your Age. If you have a piano and guitar player to showcase, this is a wonderful chart. While not technically difficult, the dynamics and colors are key aspects of this arrangement. There is an optional flute on 2nd alto and optional bass clarinet on bari sax, but sax parts are provided. As recorded by the Big Phat Band! Duration: 5:04

The music of Glenn Miller is timeless. Arranger/transcriber Jeff Hest pays tribute with a medley of three big hits from the big band era, when Miller was king. All of the patented Glenn Miller sounds are meticulously written into this fine arrangement. It's a wonderful teaching tool and a sure-fire audience favourite. Easy (5:45)

The Glenn Miller legacy is an essential part of American history. Jeff Hest has arranged three more Glenn Miller hits in his second salute to the legendary bandleader. This tribute begins with the traditional sax section soli and the memorable Bobby Hackett trumpet solo in String of Pearls, continues with a ticket on the ever-popular Chattanooga Choo Choo and closes with the powerful classic American Patrol. A great teaching tool with sure-fire audience appeal: the timeless Glenn Miller sound.

Hot Latin sounds from Gordon Goodwin's Grammy-nominated CD “Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences”! Flute and trumpet are featured in the beginning on the playful melody, but the entire ensemble gets a chance to cut loose on this powerful chart. Includes solos for alto and trombone.

The arranging genius of Gordon Goodwin is readily apparent in this unique version of Miles Davis' classic. At times a jazz waltz, at times straight ahead swinging in 4, the ensemble lines flow effortlessly from style to style. Solo space is available for any combination of alto, tenor, trumpet or trombone. A marvelous showcase on an important jazz standard. (Alto 1 doubles on flute)

Master arranger Les Hooper adds his distinctive flair to this already quirky and distinctive theme song. Filled with twists and turns, this chart is sure to be a favourite with audiences and a blast to perform!

Arranged for Jon Faddis and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Michael Mossman gives this longtime favourite an outstanding treatment in a moderately slow swing style. Using imaginative rhythmic and harmonic twists, some truly stunning full ensemble scoring, and also some hidden surprises, this arranging gem deserves a prominent spot in your concert.

From John La Barbera's acclaimed CD “On The Wild Side,” here is a masterful arrangement of the Miles Davis modal standard. Opening with a chorale, the chart then slips into a classy jazz waltz treatment of the theme including a solo section featuring trumpet and tenor. The climactic ensemble chorus starts soft then builds to a furious level, then the chart winds down to a quiet closing with the saxes. A genuine treat for the ears.

Written and recorded by Tower Of Power, this supercharged chart is the ultimate in funk writing for big band! Paul has authentically recreated this famous tune using a tenor sax soloist, the trademark tight horn riffs and a churning rhythm section groove.

This monster arrangement is the authentic version as recorded by Bill Watrous and his “Manhattan Wildlife Refuge” in the mid '70s. The signature lines and blazing tempo of Chick Corea's classic are transformed into a roaring chart for big band by master arranger John LaBarbera. (Alto 1 doubles Flute, and Alto 2 doubles Soprano Sax)

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!

Frank Foster, leader and arranger for the Count Basie band, penned this version of the classic big band tune. Recreate that great Basie sound with your own ensemble, using the same chart they use. Wonderful sounds and great teaching material, too. (4:21)

Grade Advanced Style BRIGHT SWING

Composed by Lester Young, arranged by Dave Wolpe, this swinger features the sax section. Plenty of sax soli, a tenor solo and the always wonderful Wolpe shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written high E-flat. Show off the saxes! Duration: 2:15

A Gordon Goodwin vocal chart! In addition to the vocal part, there are solo lead sheets for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. Gordon has conceived this chart with the vocal intertwined into the fabric of the chart. Vocal keys are F, G and A-flat with modulations. Vocal range is low E below middle C to E-flat fourth space. As recorded on The Phat Pack CD. Outstanding! Duration:3:38

This classic Herbie Hancock composition has become one of the most well-known songs in jazz history. Gordon Goodwin wanted to do something a little different in his arrangement without violating the spirit and intent of the original version, so he scored it as a jazz shuffle that screams excitement. Solis, big ensemble, modulations and solo space for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet 4 and trombone will give all the flex space you need. As recorded on Gordon’s newest CD, Act Your Age—get it while it’s hot! Duration: (5:28

In this 100th anniversary year of Duke Ellington's birth, we thought it was fitting to re-introduce one of the absolute best arrangements of Ellington's music ever written. This medley by Sammy Nestico was published in 1970 and proves that some things improve with age. Skillfully woven together are the Ellington favourites In a Sentimental Mood, Mood Indigo, and It Don't Mean a Thing.

Grade Advanced Style FUNKY ROCK

Signature tune from the definitive funk band, Tower Of Power. This dynamic and authentic chart offers your band a challenge that is worth the extra effort.

Lush, dynamic, and orchestral are a few words to describe this ballad brilliantly arranged by Alan Baylock. No individual soloists, but Alan's ensemble scoring went above and beyond to create a sophisticated and sensitive setting for this gorgeous tune. Flugelhorns or optional buckets for the trumpets and serious dynamics will make this chart sing. Exceptional! (4:43)