Here is a terrific transcription and adaptation of Nelson Riddle's chart done for Frank Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night" album. Sinatra often referred to this song as his first hit, a reference
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At Long Last Love has been transcribed from Frank Sinatra's 1962 album "Sinatra and Swingin' Brass," the original arrangement being by Neal Hefti. The chart swings hard from start to finish, yet
The Andrews Sisters produced a huge number of hits, and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy is one of their finest. Alan Glasscock has scored a cracking version here, and has notated the vocal trio parts with
Transcribed from Basie's 1941 recording, Diggin' For Dex is a fine up-tempo swinger featuring solo space for tenor, trombone, piano, and drums. The piano solos are written out and the backing lines
Here is a swinging transcription of a classic chart from the Frank Sinatra/Nelson Riddle collaboration album "A Swingin' Affair." Unlike many Riddle charts, this one does not follow the time honored
This outstanding version of a timeless standard was scored by Nelson Riddle for the 1962 studio album "Ella Swings Gently With Nelson." The chart has been lovingly transcribed by Jon Harpin, right down to
Here is a faithful transcription of Skippy Martin's inspirational chart written for the Les Brown band. It is not a rework of the stock chart that was published decades ago which contained many errors and
Now for the first time in print, this publication is based on Nelson Riddle's original set of parts used by Frank Sinatra for the 1956 session with Quincy Jones' modifications for the Live at the the Sands
Originally arranged by Gerry Mulligan during his brief stay with the Gene Krupa Band in 1946, this chart features a straight-ahead rhythmic intro, with the first chorus dominated by call and response
Here is Jon Harpin's transcription of Just One Of Those Things which is the first track on the 1954 "Swing Easy" album by Frank Sinatra, the first Capitol album to feature the arrangements of
This high energy version of La Cucaracha contains many of Prez Prado's trademarks. Featuring screaming trumpets, fat pedals from the trombones and sharp unison sax counterpoints, it still finds
This chart is a transcription of the Billy Byers chart as performed by Frank Sinatra backed by the Woody Herman band at Madison Square Garden in 1974. The opening is thunderously brassy and establishes a
Midnite Blue is a smooth, relaxed swing ballad from Basie's "Atomic Mr. Basie" album. The tune was written and arranged by Neal Hefti and contains wonderful harmonies plus great interplay and
Here's a solid transcription of Artie Shaw's sublime take on Moonglow. The original concept has been adapted by removing the string lines and re-scoring them into the band, making the chart
Here is a great chart from Michael Buble. After a big and brassy opening the chart builds in layers, from solo vocal and bass, then a noodling tenor sax, then the full rhythm section, then the lower reeds
Here's a take on Basie's seminal version of Moten Swing, recorded in 1959 and originally arranged by Ernie Wilkins. Aside from the piano solo introduction, all solos are improvised from the chords
Here is Myles Collins's interpretation of Ralph Burns's great chart for Natalie Cole, from her "Unforgettable: With Love" album. This transcription is for a standard 5/4/4/4 big band, and follows the form
This chart has been transcribed from Frank Sinatra's 1961 album "Swing Along With Me." Billy May wrote the original arrangements for the album. As might be expected from a Billy May chart, this is full of
First recorded by Benny Goodman in 1937, Sugar Foot Stomp is a hard-driving, up-tempo swing chart that features solos from clarinet (alto sax 2) and trumpet. The chart has been augmented up to full