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15 Step - Radiohead / arr. Matt Harris 2+2=5 - Radiohead / arr. Florian Ross 23°N 82°W - Bill Russo
23°N 82°W - Bill Russo
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 Radiohead performed “15 Step” in 5/4 on the 2007 CD In Rainbows, and arranger Matt Harris has transformed the original meter into a series of infectious grooves in 11, 3, 5, and 7.  Radiohead released “2+2=5” on their sixth album Hail to the Thief in 2003.  This is one of the most creative, important big band compositions ever written by anyone! It is also a chart which has been in demand for many years.
3-2-1-0 - Oliver Nelson 3x3x2x2x2=72 - arr. Bob Curnow 5 M Calypso - David Baker
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As recorded on the brilliant recording "A Dream Deferred" (Flying Dutchman CYL2-1449), by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra.  This arrangement by Bob Curnow is based on Johnny Richards' original composition written for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, which was part of the "Adventures In Time" album.  This is one happy chart!  It starts with the trombones laying down a nifty bass line, and then a great groove with a calypso pattern.
5-5-7 - Metheny & Mays / arr. Curnow 50 and Counting - Vern Sielert A Night At The Golden Nugget (Edited) - arr. by Bob Curnow
 As commissioned (and recorded) by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany, this chart is another superb Curnow arrangement of the music created by the Pat Metheny Group. Written for the 50th Anniversary of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival (2017), this chart will get your band and your audience up and swingin'! There is plenty of solo space for Tenor Saxophone, Piano and Guitar with fantastic ensemble shouts and look for a surprise at the end! (5-4-4-4)
Gene Roland wrote for the Stan Kenton Orchestra for almost the entire history of the Kenton Band. He wrote the entire “Adventure in Blues” album for that band, and this is just one of many highly original, swinging charts on that recording. This is the edited version written for standard big band instrumentation. There is also the Pro version available with original instrumentation. Bob Curnow’s edition of this eases some of the challenges of the original along with changing the instrumentation. It makes this a lot more fun to play. Alto sax and trumpet are soloists on this medium blues swinger. Roland at his best! 5-4-4-4
A Night At The Golden Nugget (Pro) - arr. by Gene Roland Ace of Hearts - Patty Darling Across the Sky - Metheny & Mays / arr. Curnow
Ace of Hearts - Patty Darling
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Gene Roland wrote for the Stan Kenton Orchestra for almost the entire history of the Kenton Band. He wrote the entire “Adventure in Blues” album for that band, and this is just one of many highly original, swinging charts on that recording. This is the edited version written for standard big band instrumentation. There is also the Pro version available with original instrumentation. Bob Curnow’s edition of this eases some of the challenges of the original along with changing the instrumentation. It makes this a lot more fun to play. Alto sax and trumpet are soloists on this medium blues swinger. Roland at his best! 5-4-4-4
Written with the younger band in mind, this fun, easy-to-play chart can be performed as written or used as a tool to reinforce ear training and improvising. There is ample solo space for alto saxophone, trumpet, and guitar and can be played with a swing or hip hop feel. The reasonable brass ranges and flexibility of this chart make it a must have for the younger band! (5-4-4-4)
Bob Curnow has written some marvelous arrangements of Metheny/Mays music in the past, and this chart will surely "tug at your heartstrings.
Adeste Fideles - arr. Rich DeRosa Adeste Fideles - arr. Stan Kenton After You've Gone (for Woody Herman) - arr. Bill Holman
   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.  The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.  Holman has done a few arrangements of this tune, and this one may well be the best.
After You've Gone - arr. Bill Holman After You've Gone - arr. Michael Abene Afternoon - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow
 Bill Holman's Big Bands have always been exciting and fresh, primarily due to his writing.  The Maynard Ferguson Band performed a lot of Abene's charts over the years.  Here is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed composition.
Ain't Life Grand - Bill Holman Airegin - arr. Bill Holman All About Ronnie - arr. Bill Russo
Airegin - arr. Bill Holman
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 This Bill Holman chart was written for the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra.  This great Sonny Rollins jazz standard features Holman's 1956 writing in a free-swinging, terrific chart.  Exactly as recorded by Chris Conner with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this moody, brilliant arrangement is a perfect vehicle for your vocalist.
All At Once You Love Her - arr. Lennie Niehaus All I Need - Radiohead / arr. Sherisse Rogers All The Things You Are - arr. Don Sebesky
 Lennie Niehaus wrote a series of terrific arrangements for the Stan Kenton Orchestra (this was recorded on the "Stage Door Swings" CD).  Radiohead recorded “All I Need” on their album In Rainbows in 2007.  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.
All The Things You Are - arr. Gerry Mulligan All The Things You Are - arr. Stan Kenton Almost Like Being In Love (Edited) - arr. Don Sebesky
 One of those mystery charts that hardly anyone knows about, this chart is a beauty.  The lush trombone section sound of the Kenton Orchestra on a gorgeous ballad.  This is a fast-paced, swinging chart, with lots of solo space for trumpet and baritone saxophone.
Almost Like Being In Love (Pro) - arr. Don Sebesky Almost Like Being in Love - arr. by Lennie Niehaus Alone - arr. Bob Curnow
Alone - arr. Bob Curnow
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 This is a fast-paced, swinging chart, with lots of solo space for trumpet and  baritone saxophone.  As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Adventures In Standards, this is a medium, swing chart on a great tune. Fully re-done in Finale notation! This chart was based on the music of Blood Sweat and Tears.
Alterior Motif - Les Hooper Always and Forever - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow America The Beautiful - arr. Bob Curnow
Alterior Motif - Les Hooper
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 This is about an 8-minute, multi-sectional composition.  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).  A re-scoring of a Kenton original (richer harmony, better key).
Among the Pyramids - Fred Stride Amoroso - Benny Carter An American Trilogy - Bob Curnow
Amoroso - Benny Carter
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 The title refers to the somewhat "mystical" style of the opening of this wonderful and fun-filled chart.  As recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) The Legend,  this is an up-tempo latin and swing chart. A dramatic setting of three American songs.
And Then I Knew  - Metheny & Mays / arr. Curnow Angels We Have Heard on High - arr. Ralph Carmichael Angels We Have Heard On High - arr. Rich DeRosa
 Bob Curnow continues to add to his catalog of arrangements of Metheny & Mays compositions. The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.  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!
Another Life - Pat Metheny / arr. Curnow Any Dude'll Do - Bill Holman April in Paris - arr. John Bambridge
Any Dude'll Do - Bill Holman
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 Bob Curnow is very well known for his wonderful arrangements of Metheny's music, and this chart will only enhance that reputation.  A happy, cookin, shuffle tune in the best Holman tradition!  Very reasonable ranges and figures which just swing like crazy! Solo space for alto and baritone saxes and drums.  This great chart is recorded on the "Tonight Show Band, Volume II " CD(Amherst Records).
Are We There Yet? - Lyle Mays Are You Going With Me? Artemis and Apollo - arr. Bob Curnow
Are We There Yet? - Lyle Mays
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Are You Going With Me?
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 This is Lyle at his wildest!! A funk/rock, quirky tune that just burns with energy and excitement! Listen to the Curnow Big Band CD. This extraordinarily popular Metheny/Mays composition is arranged by Bob Curnow, adding to his many successful arrangements of music from the Pat Metheny Group recordings (49 and counting!). The original style/feel is maintained for the most part. 5-4-4-4  This is a newly re-arranged version of the magnificent melody recorded on the Adventures In Time CD (available on CD from Sierra).
Artist's Rightful Place, The (aka Patterns for Orchestra) - Oliver Nelson Artistry In Percussion - Pete Rugolo Artistry In Rhythm (short v.) - Stan Kenton
Also known as Patterns For Orchestra (as recorded on the Verve jazz masters 48 CD), this is one of Nelson's very interesting charts. As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on "Artistry in Rhythm" (and many other CDs). There have been many requests for a stand alone version of Kenton's theme song.  New updated 2019 format!
Artistry Jumps - Stan Kenton As It Is - Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays / arr. Curnow At First Light - Ellen Rowe
Artistry Jumps - Stan Kenton
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At First Light - Ellen Rowe
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 Exactly as recorded on the Kenton / Capitol Retrospective CD (and the original Milestones LP).  Here is another fantastic Metheny/Mays masterwork, orchestrated by Bob Curnow.  This is a lovely rock ballad featuring alto saxophone throughout.
At Long Last Love – arr. Billy Byers Aura - Bill Holman Awakening, The - Metheny & Mays / arr. Curnow
Aura - Bill Holman
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on “This Time by Basie,” this arrangement by Billy Byers of Cole Porter’s melody is pure Basie. Opening with a short Basie-ish figure, the band then swings at a bright tempo into a terrific version of this great melody. Byers really understood what the Basie Band was, and this chart is no exception. There is a solo for tenor saxophone. Moderate ranges for all. 5-4-4-4 $55.00

 This wonderful chart features a front line of tenor sax and trumpet stating the melody.  Bob Curnow is well known for his orchestrations of Pat Metheny's music, and this arrangement will fit right in with The First Circle and Minuano.
Bach's Lunch - Les Hooper Back In Blue Orleans - Les Hooper Back In Time - Pat Metheny / arr. Bob Curnow
Bach's Lunch - Les Hooper
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 Your audiences will love this clever baroque flavored chart.  As recorded on the new Les Hooper Big Band  CD "Out of the Woods"," this hot, blues shuffle is full of energy and good ol' down-home funky blues.  Pat Metheny is known for his beautiful melodies, and "Back In Time" is no exception.
Back Woods - Oliver Nelson Badger Blues - Bob Curnow Bali Bali Buck Dance - Bill Holman
Back Woods - Oliver Nelson
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Badger Blues - Bob Curnow
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 There may not be a more beautiful ballad anywhere in jazz ensemble literature.  A blues chart to end all blues charts! A very playable arrangement featuring as many soloists as you see fit.   Set as a bright swing, this chart opens up with an energetic unison saxophone line, punctuated with brass hits.
Bali Hai - arr. Lennie Niehaus Ballad for Benny - Oliver Nelson Bari Things You Do, The - Geoff Keezer
 This was recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Stage Door Swings, and it is one of Lennie's wonderful charts on a great Broadway standard tune.  Oliver Nelson wrote the most beautiful melodies! This is a clarinet feature (how about that?), and was recorded by Phil Woods and the Oliver Nelson's Jazz Interactions Orchestra (hear it on the Verve Jazz Masters 48 CD).  Geoff's original music is the best! It is unique, very melodic and extremely interesting.
Bary Me Not - Bill Holman Basie Eyes - Shorty Rogers Basie's Barbeque - Gary Slavo
Bary Me Not - Bill Holman
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Basie Eyes - Shorty Rogers
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Basie's Barbeque - Gary Slavo
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 As recorded on the new CD The Bill Holman Band Live, Holman has written a witty, musical, fun-filled feature for baritone saxophone.  A wonderful, easy, swinging chart which is the centerpiece of the CD Shorty Rogers Courts the Count, a terrific big band tribute to Count Basie.  In the Basie Tradition.
Baubles, Bangles & Beads - arr. Chico O'Farrill Baubles, Bangles and Beads - arr. Lennie Niehaus Beat 70 - Metheny & Mays / arr. Bob Curnow

This fantastic chart swings like all the greatest Basie classics. As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on “Broadway   Hollywood… Basie’s Way,” Chico O’Farrill’s arrangement of Baubles, Bangles & Beads is a guaranteed hit with your players and  audience. An iconic melody supports killer solos for Tenor Saxophone and Piano. Flute, Clarinet, and Bass Clarinet doubles give this chart a unique and wonderful character. 5-4-4-4

Here is another fantastic Lennie Niehaus arrangement as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on “The Stage Door Swings” Album!    Bob Curnow provides yet another great arrangement of one of Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays' biggest hits. Originally recorded on their album Letter From Home, "Beat 70" is an exciting up-tempo Latin/fusion tune that will leave your band and audiences humming this catchy melody for the rest of the day! Ranges are mostly modest and rhythmic concerns are minimal. There is solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet, piano and drums. This chart is a must-have! 5-4-4-4
Beeline East - arr. Bob Curnow Begin the Beguine (for Doc) - arr. Bill Holman Begin the Beguine - arr. Johnny Richards
Bob Curnow took Ken Hanna's wonderful, latin, medium-tempo tune and made it a bit more accessible for good bands.  As recorded on "Tonight Show Band, Vol.  As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Back To Balboa (Capitol), Richards takes this great standard and turns it into a 6/8 latin and swinging screamer.
Begin the Beguine - arr. Lennie Niehaus Bemsha Swing - arr Bill Holman Berlin Bei Nacht - Oliver Nelson
 As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Adventures In Standards, this is a medium-swing chart on a great tune.  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.   As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, “Berlin Bei Nacht” is the 4th movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite.
Bernie's Tune - arr. Gene Roland Better Days Ahead - Pat Metheny / arr. Lindsay Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
 This was recorded on the Stan Kenton Orchestra CD Live at the Tropicana. From the pen of one of the very best arrangers, this chart just SINGS with optimism (hence the title?) and joy. As performed by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, here is one of the hippest charts from the Kenton book.
Big Chase, The - Marty Paich Big Swing Face - Bill Potts Bill, Not Gil - Don Sebesky
Big Chase, The - Marty Paich
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Big Swing Face - Bill Potts
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Bill, Not Gil - Don Sebesky
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 As recorded on the CD "Back to Balboa" (and many other albums), this sensational piece moves along at a fast tempo, featuring solo space (the blues) for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone and drums. 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!  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.
Birds of a Feather arr. Rich DeRosa Black Bottom Stomp - arr. Jackson Stock Black Friday - Steely Dan / arr. Fred Sturm
The brilliant Rich DeRosa wrote this extraordinary original piece for the North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band. It is recorded on the CD “ Lab 2018.” There are solos for soprano sax and piano. Sierra Music decided to publish this because it is one of the most original, exciting and ground-breaking pieces to be written for big band in a long time. This is definitely music for a mature band. Once you hear this, you will want your band to play it. Thank you Rich for keeping the jazz ensemble literature so beautiful. 5-5-5-4 $75.00
 This chart is destined to become a best-seller because of its unique and exciting format .    The music of Steely Dan has come to Sierra Music! From the same masterful pen that brought the music of Radiohead and Astor Piazzola, the late, great Fred Sturm wows us once again. Originally arranged for the HR Big Band (Germany), this rock-ish, heavy-shuffle tune provides hard hitting melody sections, plenty of room for improvisation (as you choose), and raucous ensemble interplay.
Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden / arr. James Miley Black, Brown and Beautiful - Oliver Nelson Bleep Blop - Les Hooper
Bleep Blop - Les Hooper
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 James Miley brings to Sierra another hip arrangement of a great contemporary tune.  This chart is recorded by Oliver Nelson on the recording titled Black, Brown and Beautiful.  As recorded on the new Les Hooper Big Band  CD "Out of the Woods"," this clever, quirky, swinging chart is terrific.
Bloom - Radiohead / arr. James Miley Blue Daniel - arr. Bill Holman Blue Five Jive - Benny Carter
Blue Five Jive - Benny Carter
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 This is another Radiohead tune, arranged by Radiohead Jazz Project pioneer, James Miley.  Frank Rosolino's jazz waltz is loved by all, and Holman's arrangement of it is superb.  As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter",  this is a medium tempo Swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano.
Blue For You - Loran McClung Blue Highways - Paul Ferguson Blue Landscape - Geoff Keezer
Blue For You - Loran McClung
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Blue Highways - Paul Ferguson
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Blue Landscape - Geoff Keezer
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 This wonderfully tasteful jazz waltz has been featured at the Playboy Jazz Festival, performed by many All-State Jazz Ensembles, and is played regularly by the U. This chart is the one that won Paul Ferguson the coveted IAJE Gil Evans Fellowship Award.  Here is a really nice blues chart with fresh, interesting lines and great ensemble passages.
Bluer Than Blue - Don Sebesky Blues And The Abstract Truth - Oliver Nelson Blues Express - Shorty Rogers
Bluer Than Blue - Don Sebesky
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Blues Express - Shorty Rogers
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 This could be called Newer Than New, because Don just wrote this for John Pizzarelli's new band in New York.  This chart is the exact, original one that Oliver Nelson wrote for his terrific recording More Blues and the Abstract Truth.  As recorded on the BMG CD The Big Shorty Rogers Express, this is a terrific romp through a fast Swing, featuring solos by Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari.
Blues For Alfy - Bill Holman Blues For Hayden - Matso Limtiaco Blues for Kapp - Marty Paich
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Blues for Kapp - Marty Paich
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 This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD I Told You So (out-of-print).  Everyone who hears this tune loves it! It has a neat, unique feel to it, and it is a wonderful teaching tool for young players.  Can you imagine a chart which is this easy to play being played and recorded by Maynard Ferguson? Well, that just demonstrates how catchy and wonderful this chart is.
Blues Story, The - Gene Roland Bluesineff - Dan Haerle Bluezies - Shorty Rogers
Bluesineff - Dan Haerle
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Bluezies - Shorty Rogers
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Here is a slow, gutty, "down-home" type of blues written for and recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on the Adventures In Blues album.  Sierra Music is happy to be affiliated with Dan Haerle, noted composer/arranger, educator (University of North Texas) and pianist.  As recorded on Portrait of Shorty, (including the best of West Coast jazz musicians such as Herb Geller, Bill Holman, Jack Montrose, Frank Rosolino, Conrad Gozzo, Conte Candoli and others) this is a great, up-tempo, swinging chart with lots of solo space for alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, trumpet, trombone, piano and drums.
Bodhisattva - Steely Dan / arr. Fred Sturm Body and Soul - arr. John Bambridge Body and Soul - John Green / arr. by Marty Paich
Originally commissioned by the HR Big Band, this electrifying Fred Sturm arrangement of the Steely Dan classic will wow your audience. It features a 16 bar open solo section allowing for any of your wind or rhythm players to get down! Hip hop in 3 has never been this exciting! (5-4-4-5)
 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)

Big Band Arrangement of Bodysnatchers Bogota (edited) - Ken Hanna / edited by Bob Curnow Bogota (pro) - Ken Hanna
Bogota (pro) - Ken Hanna
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“Bodysnatchers” was released in 2007 on Radiohead’s In Rainbows album. This version is edited to be played with only 8 brass and a standard saxophone section. As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on “Live at Brigham Young University”, this is the thrilling latin Stan Kenton sound like that of “Malaga” and “Malaguena” that is sure to dazzle any crowd. Solo space is written for tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums and congas along with wonderfully exciting ensemble writing making this a sure fire winner with your band. (5-4-4-4) As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on “Live at Brigham Young University”, this is the thrilling Latin Stan Kenton sound like that of “Malaga” and “Malaguena” that is sure to dazzle any crowd. Solo space is written for tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums and congas along with wonderfully exciting ensemble writing making this a sure fire winner with your band. (5-5-5-4) with the Kenton saxophone section instrumentation (alto, 2 tenor, 2 baritone)
Bone Appetit - Bob Curnow Boomerang Boop Boo Be Doop - Bill Holman
Bone Appetit - Bob Curnow
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Boomerang
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 West Chester University, PA . Sierra Music is proud to announce the addition of Boomerang to our ever-increasing catalogue of Billy Byers' classic tunes. 5-4-4-4
 Bill Holman wrote some of the best music played by the Stan Kenton Orchestra and "Boop Boo Be Doop" is surely one of those charts.
Boss Talks, The - Bob Curnow Bossa Nova de Funk (Edited) - arr. Willie Maiden Edited by Bob Curnow Bossa Nova de Funk (Pro) – Willie Maiden
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This new chart from Bob Curnow is sure to electrify your players and your audience! It has all the elements…up tempo swing, tenor/trumpet melody with solo space for each, drum solo, clever stop-time figures for the rhythm section, engaging ensemble rhythmic passages, and dramatic dynamic climaxes. If you are looking for a show-stopping closer for your next performance, this chart will not disappoint. (5-4-4-4)

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Recorded on the “The New Sound of Maynard Ferguson and his Orchestra 1964,” this is an edited version of the chart (instrumentation 5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums) as composed by one of the most creative writers in jazz history, Willie Maiden. This v. works very well. What you'll be hearing is the professional version recorded by Maynard. Curnow has taken Maynard’s super-high lines and incorporated them into the chart so that there are no super-human concerns in that respect. There is also the Pro version available with original instrumentation. This piece has a great feel to it, moving through a lovely melody to solo space for many players and back to a cool, quiet ending. This one will make you and your audience want to dance. 5-4-4-4
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Recorded on the “The New Sound of Maynard Ferguson and his Orchestra 1964,” this is the original version of the chart (instrumentation 4 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 2 trombones, Piano, Bass and Drums) as composed by one of the most creative writers in jazz history, Willie Maiden. There is also an edited version available with standard instrumentation. This piece has a great feel to it, moving through a lovely melody to solo space for many players and back to a cool, quiet ending. This one will make you and your audience want to dance. 4-4-2-3
Breathing - Fred Sturm / arr. Springfield Bright Eyes - Bill Holman Bugle Call Rag - arr. Bill Holman
Bright Eyes - Bill Holman
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This may be one of the most beautiful compositions Sierra Music has ever published.  There were a number of sensational charts written in the 50's for the Bill Holman Band and the Terry Gibbs Band.  As recorded by the Tonight Show Band on "Once More With Feeling" (Amherst),  this wonderful chart is the hottest "flag-waver" of all time.
Bunch of Blues - Les Hooper But Beautiful - arr. Bill Holman But Beautiful - arr. Lennie Niehaus
Bunch of Blues - Les Hooper
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 Just what it sounds like .  Exactly as recorded on the View From the Side CD, this wonderful chart was written for Pete Christlieb to be featured on tenor saxophone.  When Lennie arranged for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, he created the most beautiful big band dance book ever written.
C Jam Blues - arr. Bill Holman Call Me Irresponsible Carl - Bill Holman
Call Me Irresponsible
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Carl - Bill Holman
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 This great chart is recorded (1999) on the Azica CD "Swingin' the Blues.

As Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Pop Goes the Basie." Call Me Irresponsible has that smooth, medium swing to get your listeners swaying back and forth. This chart is easy enough for most bands to play, but truly shines when performed with a Trombone soloist with charisma. 5-4-4-4

 When Bill Holman writes a feature for a player, especially in the Kenton Band, you know it will be wonderful.
Carol of the Bells (Edited) - arr. Rich DeRosa / Bob Curnow Carol of the Bells (Pro) - arr. Rich DeRosa / Bob Curnow Cassandra - Dave Brubeck / arr. Zaremba
 This magnificent scoring of "Carol of the Bells" by Rich DeRosa (professor of composition/arranging at University of North Texas) was part of a long overture originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band, Germany.  This magnificent scoring of "Carol of the Bells" by Rich DeRosa (professor of composition/arranging at University of North Texas) was part of a long overture originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band, Germany. Drew uses theme and variation to take this marvelous, swinging melody into challenging, extensive and exciting places.
Cat from Caracas, The - Dan Haerle Cayenne (MM3 - Suite Seasonings) - Bob Curnow Certain Circles - Bill Holman
Certain Circles - Bill Holman
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 Dan Haerle has created a very nice, very hip latin chart with a great melody.  Latin spice, hot sounds, and a happy, cookin' tune that sails along.  Holman really gets into his imitative writing with this chart.
Checkpoint Charlie (Edited) - Edited by Bob Curnow Checkpoint Charlie (Pro) - Oliver Nelson Cherokee - Bill Holman
Cherokee - Bill Holman
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  Full of up-tempo energy, Oliver masterfully intertwines the melody in the saxophones with counter-lines from the brass to create an incredible tapestry of sound.   Full of up-tempo energy, Oliver masterfully intertwines the melody in the saxophones with counter-lines from the brass to create an incredible tapestry of sound.  As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra  on "Contemporary Concepts," this publication completes the goal of getting this entire watershed recording into print.
Chet's Call Chiapas - Hank Levy Chicago - arr. Mike Abene
Chet's Call
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Chiapas - Hank Levy
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Chicago - arr. Mike Abene
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 This piece was never  recorded by the Pat Metheny Group.  This was the first of many "time charts" that Hank wrote for the Kenton Band.  Chicago is a high-energy, big band bebop arrangement on the popular standard that Mike wrote for Maynard Ferguson's band.
Chicago III Suite - arr. Bob Curnow Chicken Polo - Les Hooper Chickenscratch
Chicago III Suite - arr. Bob Curnow
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Chicken Polo - Les Hooper
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Chickenscratch
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Fully done in Finale notation! Exactly as recorded on the CD "Stan Kenton Plays Chicago" (5-5-5-3)  A terrific funk chart! Lots of space for optional solos. One of the hottest “Chicken” charts from Les Hooper’s catalogue, Chickenscratch joins the likes of “Poultry Guest” and “Rooster Parade” as a rocking boogaloo. You’ll find this wonderful chart playable by most bands. 5-4-4-4
Children of the Sun - Bob Curnow Christmas Medley - arr. Stan Kenton Chrysalis - John Oddo
Chrysalis - John Oddo
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 This is a completely re-composed and re-notated (in Finale) version of a piece that has been in the catalog for a while. As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on "Merry Christmas", this chart has optional saxophone parts which nicely cover the french horn parts (originally written for only brass and rhythm section).  From the pen of one of the best composers in the jazz field.
Circumvent - Les Hooper Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! - arr. Bill Holman Close To Home - Lyle Mays / arr. Bob Curnow
Circumvent - Les Hooper
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 There is always room for a jazz waltz, and you will love this one.  This is a wonderful chart, an old tune in a new dress, as only Bill Holman can do it.  Here is a deeply emotional, gorgeous ballad from the self-titled album Lyle Mays.
Collaboration - Pete Rugolo Come Blow Your Horn (Pro v.) - arr. Al Cohn Come Fly With Me - arr. Billy Byers
Collaboration - Pete Rugolo
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 This historically important piece opens with a rubato piano solo and then moves to a terrific Rugolo trombone feature (originally recorded by Kai Winding). We are excited to put into print this terrific swingin’ Al Cohn arrangement as played by the Maynard Ferguson Big Band on their album, “Come Blow Your Horn”!  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.
Concerto To End All Concertos - Stan Kenton Connections – Patty Darling Consonata - Dee Barton
Connections – Patty Darling
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Consonata - Dee Barton
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One of Kenton's most important compositions.

This chart was commissioned for the Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend and is one of Patty’s best charts yet. Patty Darling’s writing career has skyrocketed because of her ability to write relevant, interesting contemporary music, especially for younger players. This piece is based on a terrific Hip Hop / Swing groove that you won’t be able to get out of your head. It’s a guarantee that your band will love this new piece by Patty. Solos are indicated for trumpet and guitar (or piano). You’ll hear echoes of Patty’s chart on the Radiohead classic “Idioteque” without all the demands of that chart. Moderate ranges for all makes this a very accessible chart for most bands. 5-5-4-5 (opt. vibes) $50.00

 WOW! A sensational Dee Barton chart.