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  This chart is from the I REMEMBER BILL - a tribute to Bill Evans CD arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky! All of these incredible pieces require a mature band, soloists and woodwind doublers.
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This is a lovely rock ballad featuring alto saxophone throughout.
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As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on "Contemporary Concepts," this publication completes the goal of getting this entire watershed recording into print.
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Nelson wrote an album for Johnny Hodges (Black, Brown and Beautiful, RCA) featuring the compositions of Duke Ellington and also some of his original things.
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Ernie Wilkins was one of the most successful contributors to Maynard Ferguson's amazing big band library.
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What a great , fun-filled piece this is! Les has created a mythical character (in this case, the lead trombone player) who runs through a number of "musician jokes" while referring to his "brother.
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As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, “Heidi” is the 3rd movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. A gorgeous solo feature for alto saxophone throughout.
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As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, “Heidi” is the 3rd movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. A gorgeous solo feature for alto saxophone throughout.
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This arrangement by Oliver Nelson is a gorgeous alto saxophone feature of Cole Porter's "I Worship You.
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This wonderful ballad is recorded on the Stan Kenton Orchestra “Sketches On Standards" CD.
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This arrangement is easier than the Pro version.
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Recorded in 1954 for the recording Kenton Showcase this chart is an alto saxophone feature throughout.
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Here is another chart written for Stan Kenton (in the mid-1950's), that was never recorded by the band.
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Exactly as recorded on the CD "Stan Kenton Plays Chicago," this chart is a great feature for alto saxophone set in a big band fusion style.
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Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination and inspired by Oliver Nelson, Bob Curnow's adaptation/arrangement of "Introduction to a Samba" features the alto saxophone and trumpet duet stating the melody supported by a traditional samba feel.
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Nelson wrote an album for Johnny Hodges (Black, Brown and Beautiful, RCA) featuring the compositions of Duke Ellington and also some of his original things.
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As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on "Live at Brigham Young University," this may well be Willie's best chart done for Stan.
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This chart was originally written for Charlie Parker to perform with the Stan Kenton Orchestra.
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Fred wrote this version first, before creating the shorter, easier version.
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When you first hear this beautiful melody, you'll be pleased that you chose this chart.
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As originally recorded by the great Charlie Mariano with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this is a must-have solo feature for alto saxophone.
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Oliver Nelson wrote the most beautiful melodies!! This is an alto saxophone feature and was recorded by Phil Woods and the Jazz Interactions Orchestra in 1967 (hear it on the Verve Jazz Masters 48 CD).
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The Stan Kenton Orchestra was always ahead of its time! This chart was recorded on the Stan Kenton Plays Chicago CD ( available from Sierra Music).
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This is movement 2 of Don's "Joyful Noise Suite" (a tribute to Duke Ellington).
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Here is another wonderful Bob Curnow arrangement of Metheny/Mays music.
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Another terrific feature chart by Bill Holman.
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Stan had a very definite style of arranging which, of course, was the basis of most of the music for his early bands.
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This beautiful arrangement of the lovely popular Michel Legrand ballad was originally scored for the Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen.
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Recorded by the Tonight Show Band on "Volume One, The Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen," this is a great chart on a classic jazz standard.
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This great arrangement by Eric Miyashiro of Mike Mainieri's "Trains" is a chart that is performed beautifully by the Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Jazz Orchestra with guests Peter Erskine & Bob James.
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This great arrangement by Eric Miyashiro of Mike Mainieri's "Trains" is a chart that is performed beautifully by the Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Jazz Orchestra with guests Peter Erskine & Bob James.
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As recorded on the Les Hooper Big Band's Anything Goes, this is a lovely, contemporary, rock ballad, which features alto saxophone throughout.
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There may not be a more beautiful ballad anywhere in jazz ensemble literature.
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