Big Band Charts - Jim Martin
So What (Bari & B. Bone)
This one is an arrangement of the classic Miles Davis tune So What. Features bari sax and/or bass trombone playing the melody. Or it can be strictly a bass feature with solos in bari or bass trombone. Finale generated audio below. Or go here to watch the score and listen.
Price: $19.95
It Might As Well Be Spring
This is an arrangement that combines swing and samba styles. Some modern lines as well. Trumpet does not go very high so it is playable by even advanced HS bands.
Price: $19.95
Laura
Although this is a samba, you'll count 4 different style changes in this chart. Try to guess what the tune is in the first minute - I dare ya!
Take a listen to the chart as played by the Rob Parton big band.
Price: $19.95
Secret Love (Tpt Feature)
This one is meant to be a trumpet feature (as you'll hear on the recording), but I really like the tune (and I don't play trumpet!) so I made it as a feature for bone, alto or tenor as well. Sorry bari players, but it just didn't make it for you.
Commissioned by Rob Parton a few years ago, this chart is a fun one with fun changes. If you've got a good lead tpt player who can blow, or good soloist in any chair, this one is doable by most half way decent bands.
Price: $19.95
When I Fall In Love
Nice chart for any soloist, although written for trombone originally, I've included solo parts for Alto, Tenor and Flugel and even vocal. (key of Eb) You can then mix and match depending on who is in the band. Take a listen to the chart performed by the Rob Parton Big Band.
Price: $19.95
The Touch of Your Lips
Medium swing chart of a great tune, set at about level 4 1/2. Solos are in tpt and piano. Take a listen to the chart as performed by the Rob Parton big band.
Price: $19.95
You Go To My Head
This chart is a bossa nova version of the great standard. Solo is for alto sax and includes a written cued solo for those that do not improvise. Chart includes some piano and bass written parts, and changes for your players to comp and build their own bass lines accordingly. List to Finale generated audio below.
Price: $19.95
Scrapple from the Apple
This is a fun arrangement of the classic Charlie Parker tune that all players in the band will enjoy. Tempo is a little flexible but works best at the tempo of the recording below. Written solos and some written rhythm section parts are included (piano and bass.
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Price: $19.95
Here's That Rainy Day
This arrangement is set in a bossa nova style.
Price: $19.95
Nica's Dream
Fun one based on the tune by Horace Silver.
Price: $19.95
You Go To My Head
This chart is a bossa nova setting of the old jazz standard. Soime alternate changes give the tune some interesting harmony both for ensemble and for blowing over. Purchase includes PDF score and parts as well as Finale and Sibelius files for some part alteration/additions if needed.
Price: $24.95
Sail Away - Tenor Feature
This is a tenor sax feature based on the very melodic tune by Tom Harrell. Saxes will need some doubling in flute and clarinet on this one. Lead trumpet does not go very high so its a playable chart in that respect. Recording by Rob Parton big band, featuring Mark Colby on Tenor Sax.
Price: $24.95
Georgia on My Mind
Driving slow swing tune based on the classic standard. This tune is "Jada-like" in feel. Trumpets will need flugel horns to make this one as designed.
Price: $19.95
My One and Only Love
This chart was arranged as a feature for Rob & Kristy Parton and was recorded on one of Rob Parton's CDs. The chart could be used as a trumpet feature alone if needed. Simply play all solo trumpet parts. Saxes have flute, clarinet, and bass clarinet doubles.
Price: $24.95
Sandu
This is an arrangement of the classic Clifford Brown tune and includes Clifford's famous solo voiced as a trumpet section soli. Solos are in trombone, but can be opened up for anyone in the band.
Price: $24.95
Up Jumped Spring
This one is set for big band, but includes flute doubles in alto 1. Includes written solos (along with chord changes) as well as some written piano and bass parts.
Price: $24.95
Strollin'
This one is an arrangement of the easy swing classic Strollin' by Horace Silver. Straight ahead swing chart with reasonable range in the lead trumpet. Includes written solos (if desired) in tenor sax and 2nd trumpet.
Price: $24.95
Stolen Moments
Big band setting of the Oliver Nelson classic Stolen Moments. Cup mute on melody in trumpet and trombone (not heard by the Finale version). Features 2nd trumpet and tenor sax w/ written solo for those beginning improvisers.
Price: $24.95
Song for My Father
Here is another classic tune by Horace Silver, arranged for big band. Includes a written tenor solo w/ changes, as well as a piano solo (not written). Also includes a vocal lead sheet in case you have a vocalist that would like to sing along.
Price: $24.95
In a Sentimental Mood
This classic tune is set as a trombone feature with big band. Alternates a little between straight 8ths and swing. Features 2nd trombone, along with a little bit of trombone section soli.
Price: $24.95
If I Only Had a Brain
This is a big band setting of a terrific tune that I always wanted to score out for big band. The style was made somewhat famous by Carl Fontana in a concert on YouTube with just rhythm section. This chart emulates that style but is set for big band with tenor sax soloist.
Price: $24.95
Blue Bossa
Latin setting of the classic tune, fun to blow over these changes too! Features trombone section and soloist. This one includes Finale file, Sibelius file and XML file and of course PDF score and parts as well.
Price: $24.95
Nature Boy
I always loved this tune and having done a combo version, I decided to do a big band chart on it. Straight 8ths feel, Full score and parts in PDF format, also includes Finale file, Sibelius file and XML file.
Price: $24.95
Tangerine
Fun, up tempo big band version of Tangerine. Includes full PDF score and parts, also includes Finale and Sibelius files, along with XML file.
Price: $24.95
Lover Man
Set as a ballad, this arrangement features alto saxophone as soloist. Gives your alto player a chance to get the spotlight, including an open "cadenza" at the end!
Price: $24.95
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
This one is set in an easy half-time funk feel. Solo is set for Alto 1. Trumpet range is conservative so this one could be played by bands at all levels. Includes full score and parts, along with Finale, Sibelius, and XML files.
Price: $24.95
Everything Happens to Me
This chart is set as a ballad, alto 1 is the featured soloist throughout the chart. Includes full score and parts, along with Finale, Sibelius, and XML files.
Price: $24.95
Lady Bird
Fun to play swing chart of a classic tune. Features tenor sax solo as well as trombone 2. Includes full score and parts, along with Finale, Sibelius, and XML files.
Price: $24.95
I'll Remember April
This arrangement is set with a Latin feel in 2. Soloist featured is for tenor sax. Key change lifts the chart up to end. Includes full score and parts, along with Finale, Sibelius, and XML files.
Price: $24.95
Old Devil Moon
This arrangement alternates between latine feel and swing feel. Solo in tenor sax. Includes full PDF score and parts, also includes Finale and Sibelius files, along with XML file.
Price: $24.95
Too Close for Comfort
Fun, swinging arrangement that features tenor sax as soloist. Includes full PDF score and parts, also includes Finale and Sibelius files, along with XML file.
Price: $24.95
Jeanine
Hard driving rendition of this jazz classic. Features solos in both tenor sax and trombone. Includes full PDF score and parts, also includes Finale and Sibelius files, along with XML file.
Price: $24.95
Time After Time
Medium up tempo version of this jazz favorite. Features solos in tenor sax. Includes full PDF score and parts, also includes Finale and Sibelius files, along with XML file.
Price: $24.95
Paper Moon
This is a fun female vocal chart on the old standard Paper Moon. Fun for the band as well. Includes PDF score and parts, along with MP3. Recording is done by the Rob Parton Big Band. Soloist is Kristy Parton.
Price: $24.95
Bernie's Tune
Set as a ballad, this arrangement features alto saxophone as soloist. Gives your alto player a chance to get the spotlight, including an open "cadenza" at the end!
Price: $24.95
It Don't Mean a Thing
This is an uptempo "burner" on the classic Ellington tune. Good for closer or opener. Includes full PDF score and parts, also includes Finale and Sibelius files, along with XML file.
Price: $24.95
East of the Sun
Nice and easy swing chart on the old standard. Feature tenor sax solo. Includes PDF score and parts, along with MP3.
Price: $24.95
There is No Greater Love
Straight ahead swinger that features an alto solo. Could be opened up for other soloists if desired. Includes PDF score and parts, mp3, xml, and Sibelius files all in one zip file.
Price: $24.95
Witchcraft
This chart in an uptempo bossa type style, alternating to swing at the bridge. Fun one to play, features solo in trombone 2. Includes PDF score/parts, Sibelius, XML, mp3 files, etc.
Price: $24.95
It's Alright With Me
This one is an uptempo version of the classic standard. Features solos in trumpet and trombone, Includes PDF score and part, Finale files, XML file as well.
Price: $24.95