As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the Central Park North album, this classic swinger is a winning mix of solo with rhythm section and full band passages. The designated soloists include

Blues for Charlie (from the CD Turnaround recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a blues chart written in 12/8 time with open spaces to feature your accomplished soloists punctuated by

This medium-swing minor blues chart puts the focus on the foundation of your band's brass section... the bass trombone. A solid melody set below the staff and into the pedal register is offset by dramatic

The fun title is derived from a campy indie horror spoof flick about giant brine shrimp attacking Salt Lake City in the mid sixties. This Ellington-ish medium blues chart marches to its own beat with a

Forgotten Thoughts is a cool jazz style, 16-bar minor blues that channels the best of Oliver Nelson and Stan Kenton. The chart features a rewarding soli for jazz trumpet and saxes and a

Quoting the composer: "This chart was created as a showcase for my all-star Infuence Jazz Orchestra made up of the top session and jazz players in L.A. I usually put it at the end of the second set when we

I'm Okay, We're OK! is a burnin' mainstream up-tempo blues with a half-time funk section. This is the perfect fast swing opener or closer for festivals or concerts. Commissioned for the

Bill Holman's music never disappoints, and Introduction to an Ending is no exception! Originally written for and recorded on the Charlie Barnet Big Band album 1967, this straight-ahead blues tune