Even though this is scored for just 6 horns, the writing is sophisticated and full sounding. Written in 3/4 but featuring an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove, this marvelous chart includes solos for tenor or trumpet.
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One of the most famous jazz waltzes ever written, this Little Big Band setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section is also featured. (Grade 4)
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One of the most dynamic hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, here is a great sounding arrangement creatively scored in a small group setting. Tenor and trombone are featured on the melody along with a funky baritone sax line. Also includes a solo for tenor...
Using a wide variety of scoring styles, this great-sounding arrangement takes full advantage of the six-horn format. There is solo space for tenor and trumpet along with nicely scored full ensemble passages. A terrific rendition of this classic...
Here's a classic Ellington ballad cast for small band and featuring tenor sax. Wonderful reharmonizations and skilled scoring.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 10/2008Credits: Duke Ellington and Paul Francis Webster/arr. John...
With its modal chord structure, this Coltrane classic is a great solo vehicle within the small band setting.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 09/2009Credits: John Coltrane/arr. Mike TomaroLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Little...
Including open solo space for any player, here's a swingin' chart on the Ellington classic arranged for a small group setting.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 07/2009Credits: Duke Ellington and Irving Mills/arr. Mark TaylorMedium:...
Here's one of the classic bebop tunes of all time. Sonny Rollins' famous melody is expertly arranged here in the little big band format. Great sounds for small groups!
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 09/2008Credits: Sonny Rollins/arr....
Great riff tune from Sonny Rollins. Arranged here for a small group, it sounds more like a big band!
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 10/2009Credits: Sonny Rollins/arr. Mike TomaroMedium: SoftcoverLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00...
Here's the huge hit recorded by Average White Band in 1975 in a funky setting for small band.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 11/2008Credits: arr. Mark TaylorLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Little Big Band SeriesUPC:...
Jerome Kern's classic ballad in an attractive setting for little big band arranged here as a cha-cha.¦
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 11/2008Credits: Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields/arr. Mike TomaroLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00...
Michael has reworked his popular big band version of this Latin classic to work in this format for little big band. Great groove and tight ensemble writing.¦
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 10/2008Credits: Tito Puente/arr. Michael...
Skillfully set for small band instrumentation, this arrangement of Freddie Hubbard's classic features a flugel and tenor duet, then solo space for the flugel.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 07/2009Credits: Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mark...
Classic Miles in a gem of a chart for small band.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 10/2008Credits: Miles Davis/arr. Mike TomaroLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Little Big Band SeriesUPC: 884088260613Voicing: Score & PartsBand...
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. (Grade...
Plenty of solid tutti ensemble scoring is featured in this arrangement for small group of Sonny Rollins' familiar Latin standard. The solo section can be opened up for any player, and a tasty unison ensemble chorus follows. (Grade...
Originally recorded by the Bill Watrous big band back in the '70s, John La Barbera brings us this sizzling version of his classic samba-style composition adapted for six horns. (Grade 4)
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 10/2010Credits:...
Trombone and baritone sax are featured at the top in this nicely stylized setting. Written in an uptempo swing style and skillfully contrasting the brass and sax sections, this effective arrangement sounds incredibly full for having just six horn...