The Bob Curnow Big Band plays the music of Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Steely Dan, The Yellowjackets, Bob Curnow, Patty Darling, Rich DeRosa, Don Goodwin, Bill Holman and Vern Sielert.

 This wonderful original composition by Patty Darling adds another great chart to Sierra's Easy To Play series.

 Arranged by Bob Curnow to be played by a 10-piece small band, this great medium-swing chart has outstanding ensemble writing.

 Fred Stride adds to his expanding series a great, slow-swinging original that is playable by most any band.

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

Fully re-done in Finale notation! A four movement suite (Anthem, Dance, Lullaby, March) for unaccompanied trombone quartet.

 This is a gorgeous ballad arranged by Willie Maiden for the great Maynard Ferguson Orchestra and is included in "The Complete Roulette Recordings” (Mosaic).

 This arrangement by Oliver Nelson is a gorgeous alto saxophone feature of Cole Porter's "I Worship You.

 This is a beautiful, lush, straight-eighth ballad on the popular Cole Porter tune "Easy To Love.

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.

 Sierra Music is happy to add David Springfield to their long list of distinguished composers and arrangers.

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

 This chart was originally written for Charlie Parker to perform with the Stan Kenton Orchestra.

 Much like Neil Hefti's "Li'l Darlin'," this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest.

 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.

 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.

 As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra on "New Sounds of Maynard Ferguson," This Willie Maiden arrangement takes a great tune and puts it in an up-tempo swing setting.

 This Oliver Nelson melody was originally recorded with a small group.

 Short, sweet and swingin'! Willie Maiden's arrangement of "I'll Be Seeing You" packs a whopper in a tiny box, making this chart perfect as an encoure closer for any set. As recorded by Maynard Ferguson and his orchestra on the album Dancing Sessions, Willie's arrangement makes great use of the trombone section as they carry the melody upfront before passing it around to the rest of the band.

   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.

   “Neil” features the piano with a lot of room to improvise, combined with gorgeous, lush, legato ensemble passages. Quite playable by most bands.

   “Neil” features the piano with a lot of room to improvise, combined with gorgeous, lush, legato ensemble passages. Quite playable by most bands.

   This lovely, beautiful, haunting melody features flute and flugelhorn as they each get the opportunity to state this captivating theme. Set in a slow “3” Latin-ish feel.

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.

  Based on the blues, as so much of Oliver’s music was, this bright swing (waltz feel) starts with an aggressive line for woodwind doubles and adds to its intensity with the entrance of the trumpets a short while later.

  As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, “Berlin Bei Nacht” is the 4th movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite.

Due to Covid-19 The Bob Curnow Big Band was not able to record this piece live. What you will hear is a Finale midi playback. We ask your understanding and look forward to being able to provide a recording of the great Curnow Big Band in the near future

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Bob Curnow dedicates this to his new grandson Eli whose middle name is Wolfgang. So, he had to have his own tune, right? Based on a medium slow, swinging feel, this chart moves quickly into a Basie-ish style with the tenors and trombones stating the theme. The 2^nd statement is surrounded with lots of lines that weave in and out. This is followed by a tenor sax solo. The full ensemble then sets up the following trombone solo. The ensemble once again takes over for before the drums state some short solo passages. The chart ends as it began, nice and easy. 5-5-4-4 $50.00

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 (works great). This chart features the trombone section in a medium tempo blues. The Kenton Band played this chart for years. The soloist, of course, is your top trombonist. The piece was originally written for Bob Fitzpatrick who played on the Kenton Band and was Stan’s lead trombonist for many years. You will love this adaptation, which makes the chart very playable for most bands. 5-4-4-3 $50.00

Due to Covid-19 The Bob Curnow Big Band was not able to record this piece live. What you will hear is a Finale midi playback. We ask your understanding and look forward to being able to provide a recording of the great Curnow Big Band in the near future

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This Curnow original was inspired by the fact that there aren’t a lot of bass features available for up-and-coming bassists. The tempo is set at about 100, and the chart opens up with your bass player soloing (written or improved) for 12 bars before the band moves in with a cool, quiet, rich statement of the theme. The bassist then solos (written or improvised) for another 24 bars before the full band comes roaring in with a strong statement. The soloist then continues for a bit before the band takes over again. The piece ends as it began, with the band stating that cool statement of the theme to the end. Give your bass player a shot. She (or he) deserves it. Two different bass parts are included; one with a written solo throughout and one with just changes for the more mature player. Moderate ranges for all makes this a very accessible chart for most bands. 5-4-4-4 $50.00

Richard DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on this traditional Christmas favorite. A tale of three kings making their journey towards Christ, all bearing gifts. Features solos on Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, and Piano. 5-4-4-4

 Holman wrote this to feature Bill Perkins in the mid '50's.

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

 Arranged by Lennie Niehaus and performed by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this great medium-swing chart has outstanding ensemble writing.

 Here is a deeply emotional, gorgeous ballad from the self-titled album Lyle Mays.

Another great chart to add to the ever-growing Pat Metheny Series, Bob Curnow has arranged this down-right funk tune originally recorded on the PMG album We Live Here.

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.

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.

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

 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).

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.

 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.

 As arranged by Quincy Jones for the album "Birth of a Band," this Sonny Stitt tune is a brilliant, straight-ahead chart that swings like crazy, featuring Q's outstanding ensemble writing.

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

 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.

 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.

 Much like Neil Hefti's "Li'l Darlin'," this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest.

 Recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on both their albums "Big Swing Face" and "The New One," this great Bill Reddie chart is one of the most dynamic tunes Buddy every played.

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

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

 Here is a very clever and catchy original Latin composition from one of our newer composers, Jamey Simmons.

 This Oliver Nelson melody was originally recorded with a small group.

 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.

 New York-style Latin is the foundation for this infectious groove and catchy melody. Oliver Nelson's arrangement of "Shake A Lady" is a great chart that will cause your band's heads to sway and your audiences to want to clap along. Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination, this chart is packed with groove and fun!

 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.

   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.

   The music of Steely Dan has come to Sierra Music! Originally arranged for the HR Big Band (Germany), the late, great Fred Sturm has given us another rock chart worthy of any band's library. In typical Sturm fashion, the beginning of "FM" is a kaleidoscope of independent fragments culminating with the original Steely Dan intro as it moves into the melody played by clarinets.

 Billy Byers' arrangement of "I'll Never Smile Again" will take you back to a time when dancing to a slow swing tune, played by a live big band in a ballroom filled with amazing sounds, was the absolute best part of any weekend. Originally recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra, Byers' arrangement uses the full ensemble to state the melody complete with a scattering of Basie fills, followed by a written out piano solo.

 Many have tried, but few have been able to match the incredible swing that happens when you combine Billy Byers' arranging with the Count Basie Orchestra. Originally recorded on the Basie album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra, "Hey, Jealous Lover" is a medium-swing chart that will excite your band and audiences alike!

 Great charts often require editing to maintain their freshness and relevance. We put this classic chart into Finale, reduced it to 8 brass, and are now providing a full score. This wonderful piece is on the Count Basie Orchestra CD "I Told You So."

 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."

Set in a contemporary pop/swing feel, this arrangement makes a wonderful contrast to any program.

   Originally recorded on the album Frankly Basie, “South of the Border” has it all – Basie piano solos (written out), roaring ensemble passages, a swinging saxophone soli, and some compelling key changes.

   Set as a medium swing in the inimitable style of the Basie band, this arrangement features the flute (doubled by the tenor saxophone) and trumpets on the catchy melody.

  Set as a bright swing, this chart opens up with an energetic unison saxophone line, punctuated with brass hits.

  This straight-ahead blues tune features the saxophone section with a long, wonderful soli that grows for over 70 bars before ripping into the solo section.

  Originally recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album Afrique, “Kilimanjaro” is a mesmerizing, easy-feeling Latin composition which pulses along by the constant tumbao bass groove and infectious percussion.

  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.

 A straight-ahead, swinging chart based on “rhythm changes,” this is a hip, angular melody that sets up some powerful ensemble passages.

Sierra Music is excited to provide another original from Bob Curnow! This sultry, swinging, screaming blues arrangement is perfect for featuring many soloists.

  Set as an up-tempo swing, the tenor saxophone is featured throughout and has lots of solo space to make this tune its own.

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

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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

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

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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 $55.00

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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

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

The Count Basie Orchestra did-does the “barn burner” charts better than almost any other big band. This Billy Byers original starts out hot and never cools down. The tenor saxophone is the chosen soloist, and the full ensemble writing just keeps on keepin’ on. Talk about lifting your audience out of their chairs; WOW! This one will do it. 5-4-4-4 $55.00

As recorded on “Count Basie Picks the Winners,” this wonderful Billy Byers chart takes this lovely standard into a whole new world. There is a bit of flute to be played by your 1^st Tenor, there is a trumpet and piano solo, and there is the exquisite writing of Byers, creating great shout choruses and subtle voicing for the Basie Band. You will love this one. Very moderate ranges for all. 5-4-4-4 $55.00

Once again Billy Byers has created the quintessential, original chart for the Count Basie Orchestra. This one is recorded on “Basie Land.” The easy swing feel/tempo makes this piece very accessible for most bands. There is a bit of flute in two saxophone parts. There are solos for tenor and trumpet and piano. Of course there is the required, masterful “shout chorus” that leads to a quiet, cool ending. Moderate ranges for all makes this a very accessible chart for most bands. 5-4-4-4 $55.00

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

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

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Basie Picks the Winners." I'll Get By starts soft, then shouts to get your audience's attention. A subtle line of piano solos lets your pianist carry that Basie harmony throughout this short, but wonderful, chart. 5-4-4-4

As Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Pop Goes the Basie." Call Me Irresponsible features plentiful snippets of solos for Tenor 1, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, and Piano. Growling plunger solos form a dialogue between Trumpet and Trombone throughout, while a melodious Tenor Sax line carries the tune. 5-4-4-4

As Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Frankly Basie - Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra." A slow swing by bucket muted brass carries this song smoothly along. Long, open solos for Trumpet 4 and Piano will give your talented players space to show their creativity.  5-4-4-4

Bob's fresh rendition of one of the most popular Steely Dan charts ever. “Home At Last,” recorded on the album “AJA,” has solo space for Tenor and Trumpet. Reasonable brass ranges and an easy shuffle-rock feel make this an accessible medium chart. 5-4-4-4

Patty Darling brings us yet another great contemporary chart, incorporating multiple solo opportunities. Have fun and enjoy the drive! 5-4-4-4

Henderson and Brown's "The Thrill is Gone," arranged here by Don Dimick for the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band. A strong Tenor Sax soloist can really make this piece their own. Piano is tacit throughout. This moving ballad makes for a wonderful interlude in any set.  5-5-5-2

Rich DeRosa wrote this magnificent piece as a tribute to Bob Curnow. The piece moves from a celebratory feast of sound into a contemporary fusion feel, a guitar solo, more wonderful ensemble writing and ends with an amazing splash of the best big band writing you’ll find anywhere, anytime. 5-5-5-4.

Once again, Patty Darling "nails it." This wonderful and truly very exciting chart, based on a powerful half-time funk feel is, yet again, an amazing chart by this incredible composer. The solo features either (or both) piano or trumpet. As with most of Patty's music, the brass ranges are quite reasonable, making this a very playable chart. 5-4-4-4.

Sierra Music is proud to announce the addition of Boomerang to our ever-increasing catalogue of Billy Byers' classic tunes. 5-4-4-4

This arrangement is a full band version based on Willie Maiden's superb arrangement for Maynard's smaller band (4 saxes, 4 tpts., 2 trbs.). It does not require the extreme high trumpet playing of the pro version.   5-4-4-3

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

Bill Holman wrote this arrangement for the Kenton Orchestra in the early '60's to feature Marvin Stamm on trumpet (of course). Kenton never recorded it, so this is a brand-new chart to most people. No guitar. 5-4-4-3

Bob Curnow has taken fragments of a piece written during his grad school days and developed a very attractive and unique chart, featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet, and drums. Very dramatic shout choruses and the solos are surrounded by a quiet beginning and ending. 5 4-4-4

Bob Curnow took a fresh approach to one of the Yellowjackets' most popular recordings. Russell Ferrante's composition allows for a full-throated arrangement featuring the original feel/style (kind of jazz fusion-ish) and solo space for trumpet and soprano saxophone. 5-4-4-4

Vern Sielert does it again! Here is a romp-stompin' medium blues that will please you, your band, and your audiences. Written as a tribute to Bob Curnow. 5-5-4-4

Composed by Don Goodwin, Jr. for the Spokane Jazz Orchestra in honor of Bob Curnow, this very unique, interesting, and exciting piece is a thrill to play and hear. Don set some wonderful melodic thoughts in a medium tempo 5/4 meter that practically plays itself. 5-4-4-4

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

Si! Si! - M.F. (Edited) is Don Rader’s clever Latin tune that was arranged for and recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Band on the Roulette CD Si! Si! - M.F.

Crunch is yet another brilliant original in the growing, much-admired catalog of Patty Darling. It is set in a somewhat laid-back swing feel with solos space for trumpet, baritone saxophone, trombone and bass.

Sweet Spot, one of Bill Holman’s originals written for his own band (a feature for the late Carl Saunders) starts out easy with a cool vamp-like intro leading into the trumpet solo.

Fully re-done in Finale notation! This chart was based on the music of Blood Sweat and Tears.

Fully re-done in Finale notation! Exactly as recorded on the CD "Stan Kenton Plays Chicago,"

Fully re-done in Finale notation! Written in memory of Stan Kenton.

Features trombone soloist. 5-4-4-5 (opt. percussion)

Although Sierra Music published the original version of this cool chart in the past, Bob Curnow decided to edit it and make the Stan Kenton Orchestra piece a lot easier and fun to play. The instrumentation has been changed to standard big band, and the demands for extreme high trumpet playing have been altered (works very well). The original of this great Latin chart was recorded on “Viva Kenton.” This is a laid-back, moderate tempo tune that brings you the best of Kenton and Roland. You’ll love it.

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This new composition is dedicated to John Harmon, an extraordinary Wisconsin-based composer, arranger, and educator. 5-5-4-4

 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.

 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.

Sierra Music is pleased to announce the addition of another great Benny Carter composition recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their incredible album The Legend! "The Swizzle" is an uptempo, fast-swing tune that starts with a bang and swings hard all the way to the end.

 An original by Fred Stride, "Matador" is a wonderful, unique addition to any concert or festival program! This arrangement is set in an even-eighth feel complete with the sounds of Spain.

 Oliver Nelson delivers great arrangement after great arrangement, and this one is no exception! A quick, uptempo swing tune, "Gon Gong" is the perfect "opener" for any program.

 Another amazing, exciting chart has been added to the Pat Metheny Series! Bob Curnow's arrangement of Metheny/Mays' composition "Stranger In Town" hits you in the face right from the start and ends in the same manner.

 This Bill Holman chart was written for the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra.

 As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra on the "Newport" album, this clever Willie Maiden arrangement is set in three sections - ballad, medium swing and fast swing.

 James Miley brings us an original, fresh and fun-to-play composition titled "Swing State.

 Vern Sielert has created a marvelous arrangement of Michel LeGrand's extremely popular melody. As recorded by the North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band, it is set in a modern "ECM" swing feel.

   This is a lovely, cool, easy-swing chart that explores linear material as written for and recorded by the North Texas One O'clock Lab Band (Lab 2013).

   As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra (and included in the Mosaic CDs The Complete Roulette Recordings of the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra), this is one of those charts that escaped notice for many, many years. Don Sebesky, one of the world's premier arrangers, took a magnificant Rolf Ericson tune and created an arrangement unlike anything you've heard before.