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Adeste Fideles - arr. Rich DeRosa Adeste Fideles - arr. Rich DeRosa

   Arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on this traditional Christmas favorite. Scored as a brass and horn chorale, this moving piece is filled with fluid cantabile lines, engaging counterpoint, lush harmonies and gorgeous ensemble climaxes.

Retail Price: $50.00
Afternoon - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow Afternoon - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow

 Here is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed composition.

Retail Price: $55.00
Always and Forever - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow Always and Forever - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow

 This beautiful ballad is featured on Pat's newest recording Secret Story, and has been scored to highlight solo statements by flugelhorn, guitar or alto saxophone (your choice).

Retail Price: $55.00
Angels We Have Heard On High - arr. Rich DeRosa Angels We Have Heard On High - arr. Rich DeRosa

 Set as a bright swing, and originally arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol "Angels We Have Heard On High" is an adventure from beginning to end!

Retail Price: $60.00
Back In Time - Pat Metheny / arr. Bob Curnow Back In Time - Pat Metheny / arr. Bob Curnow

 Pat Metheny is known for his beautiful melodies, and "Back In Time" is no exception.

Retail Price: $55.00
Bemsha Swing - arr Bill Holman Bemsha Swing - arr Bill Holman

 This is the chart that people have been wanting to see in print for years! Recorded by the Bill Holman Band on their album "Briliant Corners", this is the great Thelonious Monk tune set in a straight-eighth Latin feel.

Retail Price: $65.00
Big Swing Face - Bill Potts Big Swing Face - Bill Potts

New Updated 2019 format! This is the real thing, as written for and recorded by the Buddy Rich Band on the Big Swing Face CD!

Retail Price: $60.00
Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden / arr. James Miley Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden / arr. James Miley

 James Miley brings to Sierra another hip arrangement of a great contemporary tune.

Retail Price: $65.00
Big Band Arrangement of Bodysnatchers Bodysnatchers - Radiohead / arr. Fred Sturm

“Bodysnatchers” was released in 2007 on Radiohead’s In Rainbows album.

Retail Price: $75.00
Breathing - Fred Sturm / arr. Springfield Breathing - Fred Sturm / arr. Springfield

This may be one of the most beautiful compositions Sierra Music has ever published.

Retail Price: $45.00
Come Fly With Me - arr. Billy Byers Come Fly With Me - arr. Billy Byers

 The Count Basie Orchestra performed the music of Billy Byers for many, many years. His arrangement of "Come Fly With Me" is recorded on the Basie album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra. Set in an up-tempo swing feel, Byers hits it hard from bar 1 and doesn't let up until the end of the chart.

Retail Price: $55.00
Cyclops - arr. Oliver Nelson Cyclops - arr. Oliver Nelson

Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination, "Cyclops" is one of those charts that will make your audiences bob their heads and tap their feet.

Retail Price: $50.00
Dream of the Return - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow Dream of the Return - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow

 This ballad is almost spiritual in its effect!! A trombone feature, the melody soars throughout.

Retail Price: $55.00
Easy Money - Benny Carter Easy Money - Benny Carter

 As recorded on the brilliant CD "The Legend "   by the Count Basie Orchestra, this medium  swing piece features solos for trumpet, trombone, piano and bass.

Retail Price: $65.00
Every Summer Night - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow Every Summer Night - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow

 This piece is the essence of the clever, unusual, unforgettable kind of tune that Pat and the Group come up with.

Retail Price: $55.00
Big Band Chart of Everything In Its Right Place Everything In Its Right Place - Radiohead / arr. James Miley

 Radiohead is an English alternative rock band.

Retail Price: $75.00
First Circle, The - Metheny & Mays / arr. Curnow First Circle, The - Metheny & Mays / arr. Curnow

 The LP The First Circle contains some of the most exciting contemporary music ever created.

Retail Price: $80.00
Greasin' the Skids - Jamey Simmons Greasin' the Skids - Jamey Simmons

 New to Sierra Music, composer/arranger Jamey Simmons brings a great, new original, "Greasin' the Skids", set to a New Orleans 2nd Line Feel (with momentary switches to a swing feel).

Retail Price: $55.00
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing - arr. Rich DeRosa Hark, the Herald Angels Sing - arr. Rich DeRosa

  "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" is a light, happy, easy-swing chart that is playable by most any band.

Retail Price: $60.00
Original Big Band Arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving You I Can't Stop Loving You - arr. Quincy Jones

It's hard to believe, but this quintessential big band arrangement is finally in print!!! As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album Hits of the 50's & 60's - This Time By Basie, Quincy Jones' arrangement of "I Can't Stop Loving You" will bring your audiences to their feet.

Retail Price: $55.00
I Left My Heart In San Francisco - arr. Quincy Jones I Left My Heart In San Francisco - arr. Quincy Jones

 Quincy Jones wrote some incredible arrangements on very popular tunes for the Count Basie Orchestra.

Retail Price: $55.00
I Thought About You - arr. Vern Sielert I Thought About You - arr. Vern Sielert

 This chart comes right out of the tradition of Sammy Nestico/Count Basie.

Retail Price: $60.00
I'll Be Seeing You - arr. Bob Curnow I'll Be Seeing You - arr. Bob Curnow

 This was originally arranged as a vocal chart and has been published to also feature vocal or any one of a number of soloists (your choice).

Retail Price: $50.00
In The Wee Small Hours (Pro) - arr. Billy Byers In The Wee Small Hours (Pro) - arr. Billy Byers

 As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album "Frankly Basie; Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra," this arrangement by Billy Byers is a fantastic medium-slow swing tune.

Retail Price: $55.00
It's Just Talk - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow It's Just Talk - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow

 A BEST SELLER!!! Metheny's tunes and rhythmic feels are perfect for Big-Band settings.

Retail Price: $70.00
James - Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays / arr. Curnow James - Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays / arr. Curnow

 Bob Curnow does his usual stellar job of arranging Pat Metheny's very popular tune "James," and he manages to add a lot of his own ideas to the arrangement.

Retail Price: $65.00
Joy to the World - arr. Rich DeRosa Joy to the World - arr. Rich DeRosa

  This traditional tune in a zydeco feel and provides an entertaining journey from beginning to end. Focusing entirely on the ensemble, there is no improvisation in this piece.

Retail Price: $60.00
Katy-Do - Benny Carter Katy-Do - Benny Carter

 As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter",  this is a slow Swing," not unlike "Li'l Darlin' " in effect.

Retail Price: $55.00
Like Someone In Love - arr. Vern Sielert Like Someone In Love - arr. Vern Sielert

 Originally recorded by the North Texas University 2 O'Clock Band, Vern Sielert's arrangement of "Like Someone In Love" is set in an even-eighths Latin feel.

Retail Price: $55.00
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming - arr. Bob Curnow Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming - arr. Bob Curnow

 With a nod to the wonderful David Maddux arrangement written for First Call, Bob has created a gorgeous version for big band.

Retail Price: $50.00
Love For Sale - arr. Pete Myers Love For Sale - arr. Pete Myers

 The Buddy Rich Band played this chart for years! A sensational arrangement of a great tune in an up-tempo setting.

Retail Price: $60.00
Meetin' Time - Benny Carter Meetin' Time - Benny Carter

 As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter,"  this is a medium slow Swing with more than a tinge of Gospel flavor.

Retail Price: $55.00
Minuano (six eight) - Metheny & Mays / arr. Curnow Minuano (six eight) - Metheny & Mays / arr. Curnow

 This is another Masterwork by Metheny and Mays and destined to become the same kind of classic as The First Circle .

Retail Price: $90.00
Miss Missouri - Benny Carter Miss Missouri - Benny Carter

 As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite  - the Music of Benny Carter,"  this is a medium Shuffle which features solos for piano, tenor saxophone and trombone.

Retail Price: $55.00
Moon River - arr. Billy Byers Moon River - arr. Billy Byers

 As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album "This Time By Basie," Billy Byers has arranged a wonderful, easy-swinging masterpiece. This is a terrific, classic big band chart that belongs in every library right alongside "I Can't Stop Loving You," Nice 'n' Easy" and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."

Retail Price: $55.00
Moten Swing - arr. Ernie Wilkins Moten Swing - arr. Ernie Wilkins

 There have been a lot of published charts on this tune, but this is the original version as played by and recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra.

Retail Price: $60.00
My Funny Valentine - arr. Bill Holman My Funny Valentine - arr. Bill Holman

 As originally recorded by the great Charlie Mariano with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this is a must-have solo feature for alto saxophone.

Retail Price: $55.00
Next Chapter, The - Patty Darling Next Chapter, The - Patty Darling

 Another wonderful original by Patty Darling, "The Next Chapter" is a fresh, contemporary easy-to-play chart.

Retail Price: $50.00
Nice 'n' Easy - arr. Quincy Jones Nice 'n' Easy - arr. Quincy Jones

 As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album "This Time By Basie," Quincy Jones has arranged another laid-back, swinging masterpiece.

Retail Price: $55.00
Norwegian Wood Norwegian Wood

 This is the real thing, as written for and recorded by the Buddy Rich Band on the Big Swing Face CD.

Retail Price: $60.00
Paranoid Android - Radiohead / arr. Ken Schaphorst Paranoid Android - Radiohead / arr. Ken Schaphorst

 Radiohead released “Paranoid Android” as a single in April 1997 and as a track on their studio album OK Computer the same year.

Retail Price: $65.00
Patience - Fred Sturm Patience - Fred Sturm

 This new, original piece by the great Fred Sturm features drum set throughout in a modern swing tune that winds through many different feels.

Retail Price: $55.00
Rotten Kid, The - Buddy Greco / arr. Dick Grove Rotten Kid, The - Buddy Greco / arr. Dick Grove

 As recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on their album "The New One," this great arrangement is full of fire and energy.

Retail Price: $55.00
Second Time Around, The (Edited) - arr. Billy Byers Second Time Around, The (Edited) - arr. Billy Byers

 As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album "Frankly Basie; Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra," this is a classic arrangement by Billy Byers.

Retail Price: $50.00
Second Time Around, The (Pro) - arr. Billy Byers Second Time Around, The (Pro) - arr. Billy Byers

 As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album "Frankly Basie; Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra," this is a classic arrangement by Billy Byers.

Retail Price: $55.00
Spring Ain't Here - Pat Metheny / arr. Bob Curnow Spring Ain't Here - Pat Metheny / arr. Bob Curnow

 Bob Curnow continues to add to his Pat Metheny Big Band Series with this wonderful light, laid-back, Latin-rock chart.

Retail Price: $55.00
Summer of '42, Theme from the - arr. Tommy Newsom Summer of '42, Theme from the - arr. Tommy Newsom

 This beautiful arrangement of the lovely popular Michel Legrand ballad was originally scored for the Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen.

Retail Price: $55.00
Vine Street Rumble - Benny Carter Vine Street Rumble - Benny Carter

 As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter,"  this is a medium-up Shuffle feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano.

Retail Price: $55.00
Walk, Don't Run - arr. Quincy Jones Walk, Don't Run - arr. Quincy Jones

If you want a chart that swings, this is it! This incredible arrangement by Quincy Jones of "Walk, Don't Run" was recorded by the great Count Basie Orchestra on their album Hits of the 50's & 60's - This Time By Basie.

Retail Price: $55.00
Wiggle Walk, The - Benny Carter Wiggle Walk, The - Benny Carter

 As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter,"  this is a medium tempoed Swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone and piano.

Retail Price: $55.00