Jazz Band/Combo

Jonathan Arcangel's arrangement of Layton and Creamer's classic tune, "After You've Gone", is the perfect addition to any modern big band arsenal. Beginning with a clever play on the melody, the saxophones launch the band into the melody, sung by the trumpets, which is adorned by some sick jabs from the bones. After a short interlude, the full band carries a weaving unison line through the changes, which is sure to turn heads. A tenor or trumpet soloist drives the band into the solo section with a 4-bar solo break. The soloist is accompanied by gorgeous background figures that move around the whole band, which provide significant communicative development. The last soloist takes the band into a tutti section which traverses the tune with rich harmony. After a swinging and challenging sax soli, the drummer launches the band into the head out. Trombone and alto soloists aid the melody's conclusion, and then the band comes in with a clever outro, utilizing a cool tag on the melody. This chart is a modern take on a beautiful classic. Lead Trumpet goes up to G.

Price: $54.99

Capturing the sound of the raucous partying on a particular street in Denton, Texas, “Fry Street Parade” combines a traditional New Orleans street beat with an energetic and robust melody and follows the form of a Bird blues. Combining early jazz elements with a bebop melody and chord progression, this tune is perfect if you are looking for a creative new sound for your brass band or combo. Concert, Bb, Eb, and bass clef lead sheets included. 

Price: $3.99

Need a blues to bring home your jazz show? This Sean DeCoursey original was first featured on his second album 'To Whom It May Concern' and can now be played by your big band! This chart features your Baritone Saxophone Player and your solo chair Trombonist, as well as a couple choruses of trading between a Sax Soli and your Trombone soloist. This chart also gives your lead trumpeter a G6 in tandem with your bass trombone playing an F1 on the very last note, giving your band the beautiful contrast of high and low to round out your set. Embrace your inner be-bop and let your soloists shine for this simplistic blues that is sure to leave your crowd satisfied.

Solo order is recommended to be Bari first, Trombone second, as those two have chord changes before and after the solo section that are meant to flow in and out of the solo section. See the score for reference. If changes are to be made to your selected soloist, make sure the chord changes before and after the solo section are accounted for. Backgrounds are to be played for the last chorus of both soloists within the repeats, however that can be altered however you'd like! 

Price: $24.99

Sean DeCoursey's arrangement of "Grove's Groove" by the great trombonist, Steve Davis, is a medium swing great for the opening of a big band show. Starting with a lowkey rhythm section vamp with some floating saxophone backgrounds, the tune ramps up into a big solo section before featuring the saxophone section with a two chorus soli before taking the head out. The final statement of the tune ends on the VI chord of the minor key, offering a sense of wonder to the audience.

This arrangement has chord changes in the 2nd trombone part and the 1st tenor part. 

Price: $29.99

"Hooligan Ned" is a serious chart with a mysteriously humorous name. If you want a strong chart that still sounds very fun, this is the chart for you. Always a blast to be a part of, "Hooligan Ned" introduces the chart's motifs in the intro, and then kicks into an up-tempo harmonized sax-section melody, with some slick trumpet licks in the background. The band passes around the melody, switching between major and minor tonalities, before jumping into a solo section with a 4-bar break on every chorus. The last soloist soars over the huge shout section, after which the band ventures somewhere new. In its epic conclusion, "Hooligan Ned" ends on a brass fanfare with the band roaring beneath. You can't beat it. Lead Trumpet goes up to E.

Price: $49.99