Composers - Tony Guerrero
TONY GUERRERO
NEW FOR 2023!
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.
For more information on all of Tony’s work over the years, visit http://www.tonyguerrero.com
Big Band Charts
The Count
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.
Price: $19.95
Blues Everybody Can Blow On
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.
Price: $19.95
Jumpin' at Jax
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 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.
Price: $24.95
Male Vocal w/ Big Band
Christmas is My Favorite Time of Year
This is an original chart arranged for big band and male vocal. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! It is a fun tune for band and vocalist. Feature your male vocalist on this one this holiday season.
Price: $19.95
Take Another Swing at Love
This is an original chart that was originally done for an ESPN commercial spot. The tune was done for an ESPN commercial and they specified “Sinatra-style, but with subtle sport/tennis references”. The lyrics are generic enough to be used without any explanation however.
Price: $19.95
Female Vocal w/ Big Band
Winter's Never Cold (When You're Around)
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 (below) with extra back-ground vocals. String parts are available at www.tonyguerrero.com
Price: $24.95
Price: $29.95
Big Band and
Solo Vocal
Big Band w/ Solo +Background vocals
A Swingin' Christmas Time
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 charts can be added as you will hear in the Youtube video performance.
Price: $24.95
Price: $29.95
Big Band and
Solo Vocal
Big Band w/ Solo +Background vocals
It's Hard to Say Goodbye
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. This tune appears on Crystal Lewis' new album, "Rhapsody"
Price: $24.95
Hey, Heartbreak
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. This tune appears on Crystal Lewis' new album, "Rhapsody"
Price: $24.95
Honey and Tea (w/ big band)
Arranged by Jim Martin
This chart was original written for vocalist, 2 horns, and rhythm. Jim Martin has arranged it for big band here. Includes score and parts, including vocal lead sheet. Listen to the original below, then the finale-generated below the score on the right side of this listing.
Price: $24.95
Female Vocal w/ Combo
Honey and Tea (4 horns)
Originally written for 2 horns and vocalist, this chart is expanded to 4 horns, tpt, alto, tenor, and trombone. Includes PDF score and parts, Finale file, XML file, Sibelius file as well as alternate parts for each instrument.