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Easy to Intermediate level charts for the developing band. Scored for 8 brass, 5 saxes and 4 rythm plus optional flute on several numbers. This series include charts created for an area youth orchestra to give players the chance to perform some of the classic originally recorded by Duke Ellington, Count Bassie and Buddy Rich. Many charts have suggested jazz solos, plus chord symbols, to encourage individual creativity in a big band setting.

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This medium beat instrumental arrangement is based on the vocal version by the 60's soul group The Tymes. No jazz solos, but a very effective number for student bands. Top note G for lead trumpet. Key G.

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Satin doll

We have found that this standard is as popular as ever with student bands. Our arrangement includes the classic Ellington four bar piano introduction, with saxes then taking the lead. Written out solos for piano and trombone (cued on first te...

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Shaft (theme from)

Big Band Instrumental. The funky disco groove 1970's film theme (featured on the album Dicso Classics) for full Big Band. A really effective but not difficult chart. Key G

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The hawk talks

This up-tempo classic swing number has proved to be one of the most popular titles in our catalogue. Top note A for lead trumpet. Lively, but not difficult, written out solos for trumpet and tenor sax, plus drum breaks and a 'carillon' ending. ...

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This could be the start of something big

Based on the real flag waving Quincy Jones/Count Basie version from "This Time by Basie" transcribed by Jerry Sheppard. Basie took this at a cracking 250 beats per minute. However it works equally well at a steadier 184. Written solos...

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