Small Band
Flexible arrangements for octets and nonets.
The charts below are arranged by Jim Martin. The 11 piece charts are scored for 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Alto, Tenor and Bari Sax, Piano, Bass, Guitar and Drums.
Small Band Charts (10 & 11 Pieces)
SUNY Triangle
By Jim Martin
11 piece band
SUNY Triangle is an original composition and was commissioned by the State University of New York at Oswego jazz program. It is a latin samba loosely based on the changes to the tune Triste. Solos are for tenor sax, or open section for others to blow. SUNY Triangle is a fun one for all the players.
In Times Shadow
By Jim Martin
11 piece band
Commissioned by the State University of New York at Oswego jazz program, this chart begins as an unaccompanied contrapunctal section for the horn players. Solo section goes to double time and then back to ballad tempo for a quiet ending. Solo section is for trumpet 2 with a short solo for piano as well.
Sweet Georgia Brown
By Jim Martin
11 piece band
This is a fun, uptempo chart on the old classic Sweet Georgia Brown. There is plenty of room for soloing for any, or all, players in the band. Tempo is variable, although the faster it is the more fun it can be!
Silent Night
By Jim Martin
11 piece band
This is a bossa nova version of the classic Christmas tune. Features trumpet solo. Chart is based on same form as the big band version but revoiced for 11 piece band. NOTE: The recording below is a big band recording, but the chart here is for 11 piece band.
Honey and Tea
Music by Tony Guerrero · Arr. Jim Martin
10 piece band
This tune was written by Tony Guerrero and was originally scored for 2 horns, rhythm and female vocalist. I expanded the chart for 10 piece band minus the vocal. This is instrumental only, no vocalist.
Little Big Band Charts (9 Pieces)
Stickit
By Ric Flauding
9 piece little big band
Hard hitting Funk-Fusion. Great drum feature. Premiered by the Weatherford College Jazz Band. Includes optional Bass Trombone part. "This is a wonderful chart! There is an interesting mix of licks that I'd expect in big band funk along with really nice untypical and subtle touches." – R.A. (Jazz Musician)
Borrowed Blues
By Ric Flauding
9 piece little big band
Written for Little Big Band. Contemporary Blues-Funk. Very fun piece! "Great song! Love the concept, the melody the arrangement. Just when you think you've heard it, harmonically it suddenly goes to Cairo, did not see that coming. Really great job. You are sensational." – I.K. (Producer / LA)
Tacos
By Ric Flauding
9 piece little big band
Latin-Swing Jazz. Little Big Band: may also be performed by full jazz big band. Optional parts include Bari Sax & Soloist parts: B-flat, E-flat, C. Premiered by the Weatherford College Jazz Band with guest artist Mack Goldsbury.
Cool Hicks, Hot Licks
By Ric Flauding
9 piece little big band
Features Piano &/or Bb Instrument (Sop. Sax). Very fun piece! Smooth Jazz-Funk. Appropriate for College and High School jazz bands. "Excellent chart with a great feel! Nice job! Very good choice of an even 1/8, 1/16 feel for a piano player. He/she can get the feel because it's not that different from playing Bach! Best!" – Dan Haerle (UNT, well-known Jazz Pianist-Educator)