Strong Charts for Little Big Band Thursday, September 28, 2023
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist
Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin/arr. Jim Weisheit, Medium
Excellent orchestration of one of the most famous Ragtime pieces written by Scott Joplin, the King Of Ragtime. No ad-lib solos. Tpt. 1 top note G5 top of staff. Complete transposed score.
All the Things You Are arr. Mark Taylor, Grade 4
Using duet pairings mixed in with counterlines and background figures from the entire ensemble, this medium swing chart is scored for small band but still has a rich full sound. Includes solos for alto and trumpet.
A Night in Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Michael P. Mossman, Grade 3.5
Michael Mossman takes Dizzy Gillespie’s signature tune into new territory, with a touch of mambo in this distinctive arrangement. A perfect way to showcase a trumpet soloist, the full ensemble also plays in important role in this sophisticated and dynamic arrangement for little big band.
Spain by Chick Corea/arr. John LaBarbera, Grade 4
John La Barbera has taken his well-known version of Chick Corea’s “Spain” and done a great job of adapting it for the small band format. Certainly an exciting offering for mature players in an arrangement for six horns plus rhythm.
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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.