NEW Little Big Band Charts from Hal Leonard Tuesday, December 19, 2023
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist
25 or 6 to 4 arr. Mike Tomaro, Grade 4
One of the early hits from the rock band Chicago, this hard-hitting tune is always exciting to play! Powerfully scored here in the 6-horn format by Mike Tomaro.
Chega de Saudade (No More Blues) by Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr. Mark Taylor, Grade 3
Featuring tenor sax and trombone, here’s a smooth arrangement of one of Jobim’s best melodies! With a medium samba groove and skilled scoring throughout, this one sounds great in the six-horn format.
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square arr. Roger Holmes, Grade 3
Originally composed in 1939, this popular standard features the amazingly tuneful melody and lush chords. Perfectly suited to the little big band format, this ballad is a perfect change of pace.
Deck the Hall arr. Mark Taylor, Grade 3
This holiday favorite is arranged here in a light Latin style with some clever twists and turns. Featuring a smooth moderate tempo and full scoring throughout, this is sure to be a winter concert standout.
Oye Como Va by Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 2
One of the best-known Latin tunes ever written, Tito Puente’s hit is arranged here in a medium Latin rock style skillfully scored in the 6-horn format. With easy rhythms and modest ranges, this chart also includes written or ad lib. solos for alto sax and trumpet.
C-Jam Blues by Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel, Grade 2
Rick Stitzel skillfully dresses up this amazingly simple melody with counter lines and solid scoring for the little big band format. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet, but with the easy blues changes anyone can take a shot at an improvised solo.
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About the Author:
Eric Stratton is the Jazz Specialist at Stanton’s Sheet Music. From Westerville, OH, Eric received a Bachelor of Music in Classical Bass Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies from Otterbein University. On both electric and double bass, he plays in various groups around Columbus, including New Albany Symphony and Westerville Symphony orchestras. He enjoys listening to and playing many types of music, from jazz, pop, to rock and metal. Some of Eric’s favorite performance opportunities are in the pit orchestras of musical theatre productions. When Eric isn’t gigging or at Stanton’s, he enjoys playing video games, hanging out with his cats, performing repair and tech work on guitars, and going to local restaurants and breweries with friends.