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Body and Soul - arr. John Bambridge Body and Soul - John Green / arr. by Marty Paich First Child - Bob Curnow
First Child - Bob Curnow
Retail Price: $50.00
 This is a remarkable chart that features tenor saxophone throughout.
As recorded by Stan Kenton & His Orchestra on the “7.5 On The Richter Scale” album, this all time great standard receives a fresh sound with the impeccable scoring talent of Marty Paich. This arrangement has it all…….a solo piano introduction, a variety of feels (ballad, rubato, swing, 12/8), and stunning ensemble passages. This chart is considered by many to be one of the finest big band arrangements ever written, and Sierra Music is proud to be able to make it available to you. (5-5-5-4)

 One of the loveliest ballads ever recorded by the Kenton Band.
Here's That Rainy Day - arr. Dee Barton I Get Along Without You Very Well I Get Along Without You Very Well (8 Brass)
This is the original, quintessential arrangement by the great Dee Barton as recorded on the "Live at Redlands University" CD 5-5-5-3. Straight from the Stan Kenton library, Bill Mathieu’s arrangement of “I Get Along Without You Very Well” is recorded on “Standards in Silhouette.” Mathieu’s muted, mellow chart, broken by the occasion Kenton brass, will make a perfect interlude for any concert. 5-5-5-3 Bill Mathieu’s arrangement of “I Get Along Without You Very Well” is brought to you edited for 8 brass by Bob. Mathieu’s muted, mellow chart, broken by the occasion Kenton brass, will make a perfect interlude for any concert. Solo space for Alto 1, Trumpet 5, and 1st Trombone. 5-4-4-3
Ill Wind - arr. Bill Mathieu Lonely Woman - arr. Bill Mathieu My Foolish Heart (Pro) - arr. Maiden
Ill Wind - arr. Bill Mathieu
Retail Price: $50.00
My Foolish Heart (Pro) - arr. Maiden
List Price: $55.00
Retail Price: $55.00
 Bill Mathieu's arrangements, done for the Stan Kenton Orchestra were some of the most beautiful pieces ever recorded by that band.  As recorded on the Standards in Silhouette CD, this is yet another of Bill Mathieu's classic arrangements of a great jazz standard ballad. As recorded on "Let's Face the Music and Dance" and "Dancing Sessions" by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra. This arrangement is the original one, based on Willie Maiden's superb arrangement for Maynard's smaller band (4 saxes, 4 tpts., 2 trbs.). 4-4-2-3
My Old Flame - arr. Marty Paich Of Another Time - Bob Curnow Pennies From Heaven - arr. Lennie Niehaus
Of Another Time - Bob Curnow
Retail Price: $45.00
 Although this has been in the catalog for a while, it is now notated in Finale, and the new edition comes with a full score for the first time.  This was written in memory of Stan Kenton.  This was the first chart arranged by Lennie to be recorded by Stan's band.
People - arr. Don Sebesky Portrait Of A Count - Bill Russo Rhapsody In Blue - arr. Bill Holman
People - arr. Don Sebesky
Retail Price: $50.00
 Here is another fantastic trumpet feature for a fantastic trumpet player.  The Stan Kenton Orchestra was always an ideal showcase for the outstanding soloists within its ranks.  As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on "Live at Brigham Young University",  this is a rare baritone saxophone solo feature throughout.
Ruby, My Dear - arr. Bill Holman Sadly - Don Sebesky Stairway To The Stars - arr. Bill Holman
Sadly - Don Sebesky
Retail Price: $60.00
 The new CD Brilliant Corners, as recorded by Bill Holman's Band, is taking the jazz world by storm! Here is one of the ballads on the recording, which contains all Thelonious Monk compositions as arranged by Holman.  This is movement 2 of Don's "Joyful Noise Suite" (a tribute to Duke Ellington).  Another terrific feature chart by Bill Holman.
There's A Small Hotel - arr. Bill Russo Thrill Is Gone, The - arr. Bill Mathieu Tiare - Ken Hanna
Tiare - Ken Hanna
Retail Price: $50.00
 As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Sketches on Standards, this is a wonderful, creative arrangement of a great standard.  Many think that Standards in Silhouette was the most beautiful ballad album (available on CD from Sierra Music) ever recorded by the Kenton Band.  This is arguably the most beautiful piece ever written by Ken Hanna.
Too Soon Tomorrow - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow Willow Weep For Me - arr. Bill Mathieu Yesterdays - arr. Bill Holman
Yesterdays - arr. Bill Holman
Retail Price: $50.00
 Pat Metheny is the master at composing moving, gorgeous ballads, and Too Soon Tomorrow is no exception.  Bill Mathieu's arrangements, done for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, were some of the most beautiful pieces ever recorded by that band.  This is a wonderful feature for tenor saxophone (as recorded by Bill Perkins).
Yesterdays - arr. Johnny Richards You - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow
  Originally arranged for George Roberts and the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Johnny Richards' treatment of the beautiful ballad "Yesterdays" is a bass trombone feature throughout.  You was originally recorded by the Pat Metheny Group on the CD Speaking of Now.