SKU: A0.1277069

This explosive arrangement of Jimmy Heath's classic composition primarily features vibraphones and trumpet. Requires 10 brass (5 trumpets, 5 bones) and flute from the lead tenor.

SKU: A0.1319640

This is a Big Band arrangement of the Antonia Carlos Jobim composition Wave.  It is in a Latin Bossa Nova style.  It is aimed at an intermediate level band and features Baritone Saxophone as the lead solo instrument.  There is an optional Vibraphone part and an optional Vibraphone or Piano solo.  The lead trumpet range goes up to G above the treble clef staff.

SKU: A0.844241

Gene Wilder’s 1971 performance of this song in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory won the hearts of boys and girls dreaming of endless worlds of candy and fantasy. Gerhard Guter’s swinging jazz waltz rendition for big band with solo alto or bass vocalist breathes new life into this beloved tune. The introduction sets up a repeating harmonic pattern, which returns at various points during the arrangement, which gradually picks up steam and swing, unfolding in a lush cadence as the vocalist launches into the poignant lyric. Saxophone writing draws upon the usage of trills, across-the-barline quadruplets, and harmonized flourishes. Unison piano and (optional) vibraphone parts will bring to mind the musical code for entering Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Room. The orchestration benefits from a variety of dynamic shadings and the use of bucket mutes for the trombones and cup mutes for the trumpets. Dramatic moments are emphasized with mallets. Solo changes are provided for scat vocal, vibes, guitar, and piano. Vocal (alto or bass), Five saxes (2 altos, 2 tenors, 1 bari), eight brass, piano/bass/drums, and optional guitar and vibraphone. Top brass notes are C6 trumpet and A4 trombone.

Demo produced, programmed, and performed by Gerhard Guter. Vocal performed by Aimee Nolte. 

SKU: A0.1260473

Habanera composed by Georges Bizet has been arranged by Eric O'Reilly in a heavy swing jazz big band style. This tango has been written to fit a large ensemble with solos and solis added. Best for a high school jazz band. Contains the instruments:
Flute
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxphone 1
Tenor Saxphone 2
Baritont Sax
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trumpet 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Vibraphone
Drum set
Guitar
Piano
Bass

The Song can work with very many different variations on the instrument list above.
It cannot work without at least Piano and Bass.

SKU: A0.931993

This big band arrangement of the slow blues classic swings from the very beginning and doesn’t stop! Trumpet is featured for a solo and a written variation is provided in for C, B-flat and E-flat instruments. Slash and written notation alternatives for piano, guitar and bass are included to help best fit your players’ strengths.

Supplemental parts for Piano (Written), Guitar (Written), Bass (Written), Vibraphone and Trumpet in Bb 2 (w/ written solo).

SKU: A0.898209

This is a fun, happy piece for jazz band for intermediate to upper-intermediate players. One might call it a jam. It features a catchy main tune, as well as a midsection that features different instruments. This piece also features a keyboard part alongside a piano part, giving the opportunity to feature two talented pianists. In addition, this piece includes a vibraphone part and a challenging drum set part, making this a great song to showcase an especially skilled percussion section.

Overall, this peppy piece of music has plenty of unique charm to it, and of course--being a jazz band piece--includes a repeatable section open to improvisational solos, so that you can put your own spin on it as well.

Your audience will enjoy listening to your performance as much as you enjoy playing it, and it will leave a single question on everyone's minds: Would I like a jam sandwich?