Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Big Band Arrangements


'Round Midnight big band arrangement

An arrangement by Bill Fulton of the Thelonious Monk classic Round Midnight. It starts with a pensive piano solo intro then kicks into a Latin funk fusion groove throughout. A fun read of a familiar classic tune is sure to delight your audience! The sample recording (button on the right) is from the octet version. A recording with full big band is not yet available.

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Green Dolphin Street big band arrangement

A new take on the classic standard from the movie of the same name. This arrangement switches CONSTANTLY between 3/4 and 4/4 time. Guaranteed to keep you on your toes!!!. Beware! This chart is difficult! But once your players have it down, they will have fun indeed.










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Laura big band arrangement

Reharmonization is the name of the game in this very creative arrangement of an old standard from the movie of the same name. The dense harmonies will surprise you on this chart. Always a favorite with all the big bands I've ever played in. Flute required on both alto sax parts.










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Los Gringos big band arrangement

A Bill Fulton original which features your jazz tenor. This is a Latin chart with a samba groove. A fun and easy chart to play.










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My Favorite Things big band arrangement

An arrangement of the Sound of Music classic. This features some surprising harmonic and rhythmic concepts that will keep your band inspired. a tenor and trumpet solo are featured. Requires flute on both tenor parts.










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On A Mission big band arrangement

An original by Bill Fulton. A straight eighths "ECM" feel powers this chart. Artistic voice leading and complex ensemble harmonies will get your attention on this chart. Features piano, flugelhorn and alto sax.










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Ozmosis big band arrangement

An original by Bill Fulton. Extremely difficult ensemble writing. But your band will feel like they've just finished a roller coaster ride at the end of this chart. Uptempo swing with a surprising middle section which will remind you of Saturday morning cartoons of the past! Bari sax and tenor sax feature.










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Standardized big band arrangement

An original medium swing big band chart by Bill Fulton. Features an exciting trombone soli. Watch those slides as your trombone section plays these lines doubled by your agile bass player. Also features alto 1 and trumpet 2.










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Stella by Starlight big band arrangement

A new take on the classic jazz standard "Stella By Starlight" with an exciting "shout" chorus. This chart features a lead alto solo and a drum solo over some original material.










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The Preacher big band arrangement

Horace Silver's classic standard "The Preacher." A very straight forward arrangement of the timeless classic. An inspired sax soli and some exciting shout choruses will be found in this chart. Another lead alto feature.










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The Road Home big band arrangement

This is an arrangement of an amazing 3/4 jazz funk tune composed by Los Angeles bassist and composer Adam Cohen. This arrangement was premiered by the Ron King Big Band at the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009. The sample recording (button on the right) is from the combo version from Adam's 2006 CD release "Ritual." Currently there is no recording of the big band version.









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Water Sign big band arrangement

This is an arrangement of Jeff Lorber's funk classic. Remember his jazz fusion albums from the late 70's and early 80's? His music and concept were groundbreaking and are one of the reasons I fell in love with jazz. This features tenor 1 and trumpet 2.










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