Originally written and arranged by Buck Clayton, this chart has been transcribed from Count Basie's 1952 Clef recording. It is an up-tempo swinger featuring improvised solos from clarinet (alto sax 2),

Together Again is a Neal Hefti chart from Count Basie's 1962 album "On My Way and Shoutin' Again." This chart has stylistic similarities to Flight of the Foo Birds. It opens with unison

This beautiful Jerome Kern tune was recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1964 on the "Days of Wine & Roses" album with Nelson Riddle. This version has been adapted by removing the strings and orchestral

This Frank Foster chart was first recorded in the mid 1950s on Count Basie's "April In Paris" album. This transcription is true to the original except that the trombones have been augmented to four voices,

Jon Harpin has done a great job of transcribing and adapting this Ernie Freeman swinger, written for Frank Sinatra's 1966 "That's Life" album, to suit a regular 5-4-4-4 big band line-up, while managing to

Wheels is a neat little cha-cha dating back to early 1960s. Joe Loss and his Orchestra had minor chart success with their version of it. This chart, while not a transcription, retains much of the

Recorded on the "Atomic Mr. Basie" album, this classic Neal Hefti chart is beautifully crafted. Aptly titled, it's a flat-out, driving swing chart that features piano and tenor. Basie's piano

While this song is usually associated with Peggy Lee and the Benny Goodman band, this Julie London version is a refreshing alternative. It suits a singer who has a sultry, laid-back vocal approach. The band

This version of Why Don't You Do Right? was recorded in 1942 by Peggy Lee during her stay with the Benny Goodman band and she made it her own. Goodman's chart has been faithfully transcribed here,

This chart has been transcribed and adapted from the Frank DeVol arrangement written for Ella Fitzgerald's 1960 album "Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas." Removed are much of the orchestral woodwinds and

Perhaps one of Frank Sinatra's most memorable hits, this version of Cy Coleman's Witchcraft was originally arranged by Nelson Riddle. The original concept has been adapted here by removing the

Yes Sir, That's My Baby has been transcribed from Nelson Riddle's chart written for Frank Sinatra's 1966 "Strangers in the Night" album. It's sassy, punchy, not overly long and fun to play and

Here is Jon Harpin's transcription of the Shorty Rogers chart written for June Christy's 1962 "Big Band Specials" album. This is an unusual arrangement which switches between a rock and a swing feel, and

Transcribed from a live performance and adapted to suit a full 5-4-4-4 big band, this Bobby Darin chart swings from top to toe. It opens with only vocal, bass and drums and the full band enters midway