Composer & Arranger
Tony Guerrero
Trumpeter Tony Guerrero has amassed a worldwide following as a solo artist in the contemporary jazz scene, having released nine solo CDs over the last twenty years. Several of his recordings have hit the Billboard Charts and he has enjoyed steady radio airplay throughout the years. He is also active as a composer and producer in the Los Angeles area. Tony’s 1991 song “The Buckethead Shuffle” (released by Hal Leonard) was one of the biggest selling Big Band charts for High Schools and Colleges, and continues to be heard worldwide today in concerts and competitions. Recently, Tony has been arranging the music for a brand new Big Band album by John Tesh. The disc (available in 2011) features such heavyweights as Wayne Bergeron and Eric Marienthal and will, no doubt, surprise listeners more familiar with Tesh’s “New Age” work.
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The Count
By Tony Guerrero
17 piece big band
A very intentional tribute to the great Count Basie orchestra of the 1960s. This relatively simple sounding chart actually offers some challenges for your sections, particularly the brief trombone soli bridge. Features solos for Tenor Sax and Trumpet.
Jumpin' at Jax
By Tony Guerrero
17 piece big band
Campus Jax is a jazz club in Newport Beach, California. During the pandemic they were one of the first to set up outdoor staging and were crucial to keeping live jazz going when nearly every other opportunity had dried up. This song was written as a tribute to the club and was originally recorded as a quarantine video, with everybody recording their parts from home and editing a video together of the performances. Regardless of the backstory, it’s a swingin’ tune designed to make you feel good and get your toes tapping! Features solos for two tenor saxes and guitar.
Blues Everybody Can Blow On
By Tony Guerrero
17 piece big band
This Basie-style swinger is designed so every horn player in the band gets a blues chorus, as well as the piano and guitar. (You can easily add in bass & drum solos if you really want everyone!) The chart is arranged with each player's section designated, however, the director is free to make cuts and additions as needed to accommodate horn player abilities.
Sleigh Ride
Arr. Tony Guerrero
17 piece big band
Smokin' chart on a fun Christmas favorite! This one features the great Arturo Sandoval. Includes big band chart score and all parts in PDF.
Christmas Medley
Arr. Tony Guerrero
17 piece big band
This is a chart that can be used as a vocal feature or instrumental feature. Tunes include Jingle Bell Rock, Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree, and Have a Holly Jolly Christmas.
Big Band w/ Female Vocal
Gotta Get a Letter to Santa Claus
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun Christmas original by Tony Guerrero. Can be done as a vocal group, or soloist! Includes score and parts in PDF format.
Winter's Never Cold (When You're Around)
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart arranged for big band and female vocal for actress Jane Lynch. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! This chart can be performed with a single female vocalist, but it can also be purchased with extra background vocals. String parts are available at www.tonyguerrero.com
A Swingin' Christmas Time
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart arranged for big band and female vocal for actress Jane Lynch. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! This chart can be performed with a single female vocalist, or extra vocal parts can be added as you will hear in the video performance.
I Only Need to See You Smile
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart arranged for big band and female vocal. Nice swingin' tune set in an easy range for female vocalist and band parts that won't tax your players!
It's Hard to Say Goodbye
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart scored for female vocal and big band. Medium swing, fun for both players and vocalist. Includes score, all parts (including vocal), and MP3 file for reference.
Hey, Heartbreak
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart scored for female vocal and big band. Medium bluesy shuffle feel, fun for both players and vocalist. Includes score, all parts (including vocal), and MP3 file for reference.
I'm Getting Ready for Christmas
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun Christmas original by Tony Guerrero. For female vocalist. Includes score and parts in PDF format.
Jingle Bells - Female Vocal
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun Christmas standard arranged by Tony Guerrero for female vocal and big band. Includes score and parts in PDF format.
Big Band w/ Male Vocal
We're Going Caroling
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with male and female vocals
This is an original chart arranged for big band and male and female vocal. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! It is a fun tune for band and vocalists. Feature your singers on this one for the holiday season. Includes optional string parts too!