Big Band Standards

Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing you know and love, made famous by Gene Krupa and the Benny Goodman Orchestra, only arranged for young players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo that can be

A few twists and turns added to the original Benny Goodman swing version make this chart a definite crowd and band pleaser. Gordon Goodwin's arrangement features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part

This is one of the most popular charts on The Jazz Compositions of Dee Barton recording by the Stan Kenton Orchestra. This is the original arrangement as recorded by Kenton. Starting lightly with unison

This is one of the most popular charts on The Jazz Compositions of Dee Barton recording by the Stan Kenton Orchestra. This is an edited version arranged for standard big band instrumentation. Starting

At the peak of the big band era, saxophonist, composer and band leader Charlie Barnet recorded his famous version of Cherokee followed shortly by this second big hit. Treated here in a samba style,

As a tribute to Charlie Barnet's signature tune here is a stunning flag-waver from the master himself. Sammy joined the Charlie Barnet band on trombone in 1946, and he specifically chose this tune to "give

This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master to

One of the best-known standards by Horace Silver, this arrangement features a light Latin style and recognizable melody along with the signature bass riff. The easy changes make it perfect for soloists,

Every developing jazz ensemble should play this chart! This arrangement of the Oliver Nelson classic falls right in the pocket at about 110 bpm. The iconic melody is unforgettable, and there are written or

After the initial statement, Greg Yasinitsky gives this Benny Goodman treasure an updated and contemporary flair while remaining true to the original. It's all there in this exciting chart... nice

If there is one chart that seems to capture the essence of Stan Kenton's mid-fifties bands, this is the one! The chart swings like mad from downbeat to the end. This is one of Bill Holman's best

This half-time shuffle is a unique treatment of this classic standard. It is superbly arranged to feature five soloists: trombone, trumpet, tenor, alto, and drum set. Lead trumpet range is to written G on

This superb chart covers all the bases! Played around 148 bpm with a suggested written tenor solo and lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. A swinging intro gives way to a circus-like oom-pah