This is a great Oliver Nelson chart that swings like crazy! It begins in 3/4 and then goes to 4/4 and has a wonderful feel and flow as it moves through the different sections. This chart has very limited
Radiohead released Paranoid Android as a single in April 1997 and as a track on their studio album OK Computer the same year. Ken Schaphorst's epic big band arrangement is accessible for high
Idioteque was recorded on Radiohead's 2000 CD Kid A, and Patty Darling's chart is a model for arranging contemporary pop/rock/fusion music for big band. It's rare to find such an artful and
Bodysnatchers was released in 2007 on Radiohead's In Rainbows album. Fred Sturm's powerful arrangement captures the raw passion of Radiohead's version with unique harmonic variations, textural
Scorpion Dance is an exciting contemporary rock/fusion chart which has been played on national television and by all-state jazz bands in Wisconsin, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. There's solo space
Bob Curnow takes this great Pat Metheny tune and works it into a marvelous chart for big band. Look Ahead is very playable in a straight-eighth style with comfortable brass ranges, a brief
The Fire Within is a very clever and catchy original Latin composition from Jamey Simmons. Set in a couple of different feels, this chart is playable by most bands due to fully notated rhythm
With its powerful and exciting ensemble passages, this electrifying Fred Sturm arrangement of the Steely Dan classic will wow your audience. It features a 16-bar open solo section allowing for any of your
In this exciting composition, Patty Darling takes us on a Latin/Rock pilgrimage in 3/4 time with occasional excursions into 4/4 and 5/4 meters. There is ample solo space for alto saxophone, piano, and
Written with developing bands in mind, this fun, accessible chart can be performed as written or used as a tool to reinforce ear training and improvising. There is ample solo space for alto
Vern Sielert has created a marvelous arrangement of Michel LeGrand's extremely popular melody You Must Believe in Spring. Available in pro and edited versions, it's set in a modern ECM swing feel
As written for and recorded by the Buddy Rich Band, here's a medium-up swing chart that provides plenty of solo space for alto sax (a la Ernie Watts) and trumpet (a la Bobby Shew). It also
Finally, the music of Steely Dan comes to the world of big bands with this outstanding arrangement! Originally arranged for the HR Big Band (Germany), this rock-ish, heavy-shuffle tune provides hard-hitting
Radiohead is an English alternative rock band and James Miley's great arrangement of one of their most popular recordings really works well for big band. There is solo space for tenor saxophone and this
As performed by Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show band, this wonderful arrangement by the late, great Tommy Newsom features trumpet throughout. There is marvelous ensemble writing set in a swingy ballad
This medium-funky chart that is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face. A hip and clever composition from John Ellis arranged by Jamey Simmons, this chart has wonderful ensemble passages with lots of
A terrific original by Patty Darling, The Next Chapter is a fresh, contemporary easy-to-play chart. Starting with a light rhythmic feel, this great tune settles into a happening rock
This chart is a great addition to the growing collection of Radiohead charts that has provided bands throughout the world with wonderful, unique choices for their jazz programs. This fusion chart explores