The lines of this arrangement are divided contrapuntally into two sections -- trumpets/altos and trombones/tenors. These lines should be played in a relaxed fashion at a mezzo forte volume, with short quarter notes throughout. At the ensemble chorus...Loe edasi...
Since the voicings in this arrangement are primarily linear, weaker players will have an opportunity to learn by listening -- most lines are doubled so that stronger players will be able to support the parts of players with less confidence or experie...Loe edasi...
The rhythm section must supply a solid, steady beat for this arrangement to sound well. A selection of written solos are provided for various instruments....Loe edasi...
This chart written especially for young groups includes a written or ad lib solo section that can be opened up for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Crisp and accented figures will keep the chart moving forward and a soft ensemble section that provi...Loe edasi...
This is an easy version of the blues with a slight harmonic twist. Almost all of the work here is performed by sections rather than the full ensemble. This chart doesnt call for great dynamic range or intricate technique. Instead, playing in good t...Loe edasi...
Obtaining a good blend is always difficult with an open sax voicing such as the one in measure 73; it may take several attempts to achieve this.à ‚¬Ë†This arrangement also uses the voicing of 1st Alto Sax in prime unison with 1st Trumpet during ense...Loe edasi...
This tune has a comfortable tempo, easy ranges, well-balanced ensemble chorus and a very handsome harmonic structure. All parts are interesting and contribute to the whole picture. Trumpet, alto sax and piano have written solos, and the bass part is...Loe edasi...
Play this chart with a crisp feel, treating short notes very short. In measures 18-19, 26-27 and 62-63 the 3rd and 4th Trumpet parts can be lowered if the written lines are too demanding....Loe edasi...
Pairing altos with trumpets and tenors with trombones makes this easy swinger a really sweet ride for young bands! A written or ad lib solo for tenor sax brings sparkle to the midsection before an easy-goin ensemble section carries the chart to a qu...Loe edasi...
Marked easy does it at the start, this laidback swinger opens with a sax soli supported by bucket-muted brass figures. Solos for piano and/or guitar appear throughout, and the chart concludes with a warm, delicate touch....Loe edasi...
Featured on the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart features two trumpet plunger duets, along with solos for trumpet, tenor and optional alto saxophone. Some solid full-ensemble work adds depth and dimension to this rewarding e...Loe edasi...
Recorded on the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time and adapted from the tune Blue Daniel, this chart romps along in four instead of three and sounds harder than it is. It features a sax chorus and solos by alto sax, tenor sax and trombone, along with some...Loe edasi...
Calling for crisp, well-accented horn articulations, this big band celebration in the jazz samba style is outstanding fare for any concert program. Several solo opportunities for your drummer keep the energy level high, while additional solo choruses...Loe edasi...
Originally written for the Sammy Nestico Dark Orchid recording and later reprised on A Portrait Of Sammy, this classic swing tune gives all of the solo work to piano -- first in the opening 48 bars, then again in the middle and ending segments. I...Loe edasi...
This is a program arrangement in four tempos - an easy classical introduction; a jazz waltz; a swinging four; and back to the introduction material to wrap it up. This material contains original ideas from an arrangement Sammy did for Pat Boone calle...Loe edasi...
Recorded by Count Basie as a feature for two trombones, Sammys updated revision now features four trombones out front and a strong ensemble chorus. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued....Loe edasi...
This high-flying chart stars the whole band in striking conversational exchanges between sections and all together in an awesome unison shout! Guitar, trumpet, tenor and trombone are the designated soloists, and each set includes a supplemental part...Loe edasi...
Originally recorded by Count Basie and revised for the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy; the tempo is very bright and features solo tenor sax. It also includes several places for up-front drum work and even allows room for an extended drum solo, if...Loe edasi...
Originally recorded by Count Basie and completely revised for the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium-bright original swings hard and features lots of satisfying full-ensemble work. Solos for trumpet, trombone and bass are included....Loe edasi...
Originally recorded by Count Basie and played by him at a Grammy Awards concert, this arrangement was also recorded by the SWR Big Band in 2005 on their CD Basie-cally Sammy. It has optional solos for all, features trombone and alto sax solos, and...Loe edasi...
