Two O'Clock Jump by Harry James. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium Difficult. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1092). This version of Two O'Clock Jump is from the Harry James band of the 1950s, and has a much more relaxed and laid back feel then the original version. This number is great for swing dancing and grooves from start to finish. The opening Piano and Trumpet solos are written out for you, and the 12 bar Piano solo is from chords. We didn't write in the Piano solo from the earlier version, as it was inappropriate. This chart is graded medium difficult mainly because of the high Trumpet triplet runs which go from high Eb on the 2nd part, with the 8va option written onto the other 3 parts too. There are no sax doubles. Trumpets 1-4 Eb6, Eb6, A5, F#5 Trombones 1-4 Bb4, G4, E4, Db4.

Mr. Anthony's Boogie by Ray Anthony. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Difficult. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1093). Mr Anthony's Boogie is a rousing up-tempo swing Boogie Woogie which features the Trumpet section, and a solo 3rd Trumpet in particular. This chart is really powerful, and great for a jitterbug dance crowd. We have graded it as medium / advanced, as the arrangement has a number of triplet passages which require precision from both Trumpet and Sax sections, plus the Trumpets are quite high in their registers. The Trumpet and Tenor solos are written out, though we have left the Pianist free to improvise. Though not a long chart, at two and a half minutes, your players might still need a quick rest after blowing it! No Sax doubles.Swing Boogie Woogie @ 160 b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: Eb6, C6, C6, Bb5 Trombones 1-4: Ab4, F4, Db4, Bb3.

Jersey Bounce by Benny Goodman. Arranged by Alan Glasscock. For big band. Swing. Medium Difficult. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1094). Many bands played Jersey Bounce, and the two most remembered are those from the Miller and Goodman Orchestras. This is the Benny Goodman version, meticulously transcribed by Alan Glasscock. For us it is the more interesting version of the two. Mel Powell's harmonics and phrasing in the piano solo (fully written out, including the super-fast runs) was really ahead of its time. The other three solo spots are all here too, written for Tenor 1, Trombone 2 and of course Solo Clarinet. In this recorded version Goodman had the luxury of a complete sax section of AATTB, plus himself. Therefore our chart offers the same. We recognize that not many bands have six saxes, but rest assured that the chart works equally well played with SAATT. Lastly, the trick with this chart is not to play it too fast!! Enjoy. Trumpets 1-4 D6, B5, A5, F#5 Trombones 1-4 Bb4, G4, E4, E4.

Undecided arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1095). We have given Undecided a fresh feel with this version - a punchy swing quickstep, very rhythmic and eminently suitable for dancing. The chart has solo space for Tenor and Piano, with neat sectional interplay and tight harmonies.The brass ranges are moderate, making it very playable for the majority of bands.If you play to a dance crowd this chart will slot straight in to your repertoire. No sax doubles. The mp3 is courtesy of the Strayhorn's big band. Trumpets 1-4: C6, A5, A5, A5 Trombones 1-4: Bb4, Ab4, F4, F4 2 minutes 50 secs.

Cherry by Harry James. Arranged by Alan Glasscock. For big band. Swing. Medium Difficult. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1096). Cherry is a classic from the Harry James Orchestra and a great chart for showcasing one of your Trumpet players. The original arrangement was done with strings, but we have replaced the string lines with saxes, to make the chart playable by a regular line-up. All of the solos (for Trumpet, Trombone and Alto) are fully written out, though we have included the chords should your players wish to improvise. This is a very rare chart, and we are delighted to offer it to you. There are no sax doubles. The Trumpet solo is on the 2nd part & the Trombone solo is on the 2nd part. Trumpets 1-4 D6, Bb5, G5, E5 Trombones 1-4 Bb4, A4, G4, C4.

Strike Up The Band arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1097). A classic tune from the brothers Gershwin, we have arranged Strike Up the Band as a swing quickstep which makes an excellent set opener and is very suitable for dancing. At two minutes twenty it is not unnecessarily long, yet still provides sufficient time for an ad-lib solo Tenor spot written on the 1st part and cued onto the 2nd. No sax doubles. The mp3 is courtesy of the Strayhorns big band. Trumpets 1-4: D6, C6, C6, C6 Trombones 1-4: Bb4, Bb4, E4, D4 2 minutes 20 secs.

Duet by Count Basie. Arranged by Neal Hefti, Jon Harpin. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1098). Duet is one of the great tracks done for the Basie band by Neal Hefti, from The Atomic Mr Basie album. This is a wonderfully laid back chart featuring two of your Trumpet players. Hence the title of the piece. This is a transcription of the original Hefti arrangement, and includes fully transcribed Joe Newman and Thad Jones' solos, scored on Trumpet 2 and Trumpet 4, plus the Piano solo and fill-ins. We have rated it as easy / medium, but as with so many charts your band will need to be tight to do it justice. There are no sax doubles. Trumpets 1-4: C6, C6, F5, B5 Trombones 1-4: A4, Gb4, Db4, Bb3 4 mins 10 secs.

In The Mood by Glenn Miller. Arranged by Alan Glasscock. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1099). For the first time ever, here is an authentic version. In the Mood? Surely everyone has this in their library we hear you cry. This tune is one of the most requested songs for bands to play, yet the stock chart doesn't swing and the band hates playing it. We have not included an audio here - everyone already knows it. OK. Now for some background. There is no definitive version of this Miller tune because it evolved over time, from Civilian band, Air Force band, the film version (Sun Valley Serenade) and so on. Here is what we have done. Ours is a fusion of the Civilian band and SVS version. The saxes are re-voiced to AAATT, so the 1st tenor player now has playable fingerings and the note-doubling in the stock has gone. The rhythm lines are now right, so the chart doesn't come to a grinding halt in the middle 8 and trumpet solo. The sax solos are now for two Tenors, as they should be. The backing behind the Trumpet solo is now right, with no Trombones here at all. The Miller band used this space for a bit of Trombone-waving. The last fade-out chorus contains the quasi-bass solo, with saxes only playing the top note of the riff. The Trumpet run-up at the end is now right and our chart has ALL of the articulations and dynamics neded to reproduce the authentic feel. This is a superb job of transcription by Alan Glasscock, and we implore you - throw out yours and buy this chart, so when the crowd calls for the tune you will WANT to play it. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: C6, D6, Bb5, Bb5 Trombones 1-4: Ab4, Ab4, Ab4, Ab4.

Sunrise Serenade by Glenn Miller. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1100). Sunrise Serenade was originally released in 1939 on the RCA Bluebird label as the flipside to Moonlight Serenade, and the record became a huge hit for the Miller band. The original Miller chart was by Bill Finegan, first written for only 6 brass and later adapted for 8. This transcription is full of typical Miller color, with a pair of Clarinets carrying the melody in thirds, echoed by two Tenors an octave below, all backed by wah wah brass. The original Tex Beneke sax solo is fully written out, as is the solo Piano fill at the end of the chart. Saxes are written for 3 Altos (1 & 2 doubling Clarinet) and 2 Tenors. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: Bb5, G5, F5, Db5 Trombones 1-4: Ab4, Gb4, Eb4, C4.

King Porter Stomp by Benny Goodman. Arranged by Fletcher Henderson, Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1101). Here is the rousing King Porter Stomp -from the Fletcher Henderson arrangement for the Benny Goodman Orchestra, featuring solos for Trumpet, Trombone and Clarinet. We have written out all of the original solos, including Benny's extended Clarinet solo, though the chords are included should your players wish to improvise. This chart is written for Clarinet, 2 Altos, 2 Tenors and we have augmented it up to 8 brass, from the original 5. This is a fine chart from the time when the Goodman band regularly topped the polls and Benny was 'King of Swing'. Technically not too demanding for the band, precision with the articulations and phrasing is needed is you wish to reproduce the authentic feel. Enjoy! Trumpets 1-4: Eb6, Eb6, A5, E5 Trombones 1-4: C5, F4, D4, C4 3 minutes 15 secs.

Lullaby Of Birdland by Ted Heath. Arranged by Mogens Hobel. For big band. Swing. Medium Easy. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1102). Lullaby of Birdland was written by the great English born pianist George Shearing, and this chart has been transcribed from the Ted Heath book by Mogens Hobel. The original Reg Owen arrangement was one of Heath's most requested tunes, and as well as containing some lovely ensemble writing it gives solo opportunities to your Pianist and lead Tenor. The chart is typical of many of Heath's numbers - a mix of subtelty and raw power, light and shade. An excellent tune for dancing or for concert work. Both Altos double Clarinet, and Trumpets 1 & 2 reach a brief high D, though the chart is not generally demanding on your brass players' chops. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: D6 D6, A5, A5 Trombones 1-4: A4, G4, E4, C4.

Down For The Counts arranged by Dick Burlant. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1104). Down for the Counts is an original composition by the talented American arranger Dick Burlant. Written in Basie style, with some Hefti influences, this chart swings from top to tail, and makes a nice feature for your Trumpet soloist. The ranges are reasonable which makes it very playable, and there is some lovely interplay between the sections as well as a cameo opening Piano solo and very clever little ending. No sax doubles. The chart also works well when taken at a more relaxed tempo. Swing @ 150-160 b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: D6, A5, G5, F#5 Trombones 1-4: G4, G4, E4, Eb4.

After Supper by Count Basie. Arranged by Neal Hefti/Jon Harpin. For big band. Swing. Easy. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1108). Another beautifully relaxed chart from the Basie band, featured on the Atomic Mr Basie album. Written by Neal Hefti, this easy chart is aptly named. It is slow, relaxed, laid-back and super cool. It features Piano, Tenor and muted Trumpet solos and there are no sax doubles. The brass is muted throughout. Originally written for 7 brass, we have added an optional 4th Trombone part for completeness. The Bass Trombone is on the 3rd part. If you want a late night smoocher of a chart, this is the one. Yet another spot-on transcription from Jon Harpin. Swing @ 66b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: D5, G5, C5, Bb4 Trombones 1-4: F4, B3, Bb3, Ab4.

Tuxedo Junction by Gene Krupa. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium Easy. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1113). More 'Bluesey' than the Miller version, this arrangement from the Gene Krupa orchestra makes a refreshing addition to any library. The chart features some lovely Guitar and Alto solo cameos and a solo spot for Clarinet (1st Tenor), plus some flowing brass choruses. Whilst the Miller-style Trombone plunger figures are nowhere to be found, the brass sections do have the chance to wave their rubber near the end of the chart, and the Trombones round the piece off with pedal note doo-wops. The saxes are scored for 3 Altos & 2 Tenors, and 1st Tenor doubles Clarinet. The Guitar solos are cued onto the Piano part should you lack a Guitarist. The brass ranges are very moderate and we have graded the piece as Easy / Medium, as the Clarinet solo (as written) gets a bit busy in one bar, though your player can always improvise over the chords instead. Swing @ 105 b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: C6, G4, F4, Eb4 Trombones 1-4: Bb4, Gb4, Eb4, C4.

Easy Does It by Tommy Dorsey. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium Easy. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1114). Easy Does It is another classic but underplayed chart from the Tommy Dorsey book, written by Sy Oliver. This chart is a medium tempo bouncy swing chart with a 2-beat feel that dancers might describe as a Shag tempo. As the title suggests, it glides effortlessly along if taken at the right tempo. The chart features your lead Trombone and Tenor 1. We have cross-cued the Trombone lead onto the 3rd Trumpet part, should the range prove too high for your player, and we have transcribed fully the original Tenor solo, though he can improvise from the chords if desired. Both Altos double Clarinets. Swing @ 150 b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: Bb5, G5, Eb5, Eb5 Trombones 1-4: Bb4, G4, G4, G4.

Leap Frog by Les Brown. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium Easy. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1115). One of the more famous tunes from the Les Brown Orchestra, Leap Frog is one of those charts that gets feet tapping and dancers dancing. It simply bounces from start to finish. Technically, this is a straightforward chart to perform, and we have written out the four sax cameo solos (one each for Alto 1 on Clari, Alto 2 and both Tenors) and also the drum part complete with the little fills and licks that help power the chart along. There are also two short ad lib drum solos, taken mostly on the snare. If you play to a swing dance crowd they will lap this up! Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: D6, Bb5, Bb5, Bb5 Trombones 1-4: Ab4, Ab4, Ab4, Ab4.

Scoot by Count Basie. Arranged by Neal Hefti/Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Difficult. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1117). A wonderful chart from the pen of Neal Hefti for the Basie Band of the late 1950's, along with such well known charts as Cute, Flight of the Foo Birds and many more. Scoot is almost all muted and fluted, originally with Frank Wess' flute paired with tightly plugged Trumpets (using a mix of mutes) to generate a relaxed but closely confined sound. The chart is quite quick and will need nimble fingers from your Trumpets, but once they get their fingers round it the chart will snap into place. The Flute solo is ad-lib, and the saxes are Flute, Alto, 2 Tenors & Bari. We have cued the Flute solo chords onto the Alto 2 part in case you don't have a Flautist. The chart is playable without the Flute lead, though it doesn't sound as good without it!. Swing @ 230 b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: Bb5, G5, G5, G5 Trombones 1-4: Bb4, Gb4, F4, F4.

Sleepy Lagoon by Harry James. Arranged by Alan Glasscock. For big band. Swing. Medium Easy. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1118). Although composed originally as a waltz, this version from the Harry James orchestra is firmly in 4:4 time. Alan Glasscock has transcribed this chart beautifully, and has re-scored the string lines into the band, making this chart playable as with a standard 5,4,4,4 line up. The arrangement features Trumpet, as you might expect with a James chart, and also a solo spot for Trombone. This is a really lush, fat tune, full of dynamic contrast and soaring modulations. Your Pianist will need to be nimble and smooth in the intro, to make the rolling arpeggio figures flow like the waves lapping on a tropical shore. There are some Sax doubles too; both Altos use Clarinets, Baritone doubles Alto and Lead Alto has a toot of Flute in the intro. Swing @ 90 b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: B5, E6, F#5, D5 Trombones 1-4: B4, E4, C4, A3.

Indian Love Call by Artie Shaw. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1120). This version of Indian Love Call is a variation on the vocal version and is a Clarinet feature. The structure is the same as the Vocal, and true to Shaw's original, except that we have changed the Vocal Chorus to an ad-lib Clarinet solo, and have written some punchy yet supportive backings coming from the band. After the opening Drum and Clarinet solo passage, the band is still scored with the falsetto singing ("Chip Chip"), so no excuses for the brass not to get involved. The Saxes are scored for solo Clarinet, 2 Altos and 2 Tenors. All the Saxes double Clarinets (mainly unison passages) though it won't really matter if the Alto2 (your Bari player) doesn't play any Clari parts. We have scored his lines as the lowest voice in the harmonized Clarinet passages. Swing @ 190-200 b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: Db6, Bb5, G5, E5 Trombones 1-4: Bb4, G4, F4, D4.

Teddy The Toad by Count Basie. Arranged by Neal Hefti, Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1121). Another rare chart from the Hefti days of the Basie band. This is NOT the Hefti stock chart that was issued many years ago. It is the complete Basie version, and a nice Trombone sectional feature. We have written the chart for 2 Tenors and 1 Bass Trombone, with an optional 4th (Tenor) Trombone part. The Basie band only ever recorded this tune three times, once on the Atomic album, once live in 1958 and again live in 1959. The live takes were played quicker! We have drawn from all three to recreate this swing classic. The Piano part has all of the little fills and licks written in, as does the drum part, and the Trombone parts are written as they were played, including the over-emphasised dragged notes and the lovely unison Trombone ending with the band whisper quiet behind, so that your band will be able to recreate the authentic Basie feel. There are no sax doubles. The lead Trombone hits a high C, hence we have rated the chart as medium. Swing @ 130 b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: D6, C6, Ab5, G5 Trombones 1-4: C5, Bb4, E4 (Bass Trb), Bb4.

Whirly Bird by Count Basie. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1122). Another beautifully crafted piece from the Basie Band, featured on the Atomic Mr Basie album. Written by Neal Hefti, this chart is aptly named. It is a flat-out, driving swing chart that features Piano and Tenor. Basie's solos are written out, but we have left the Tenor solo open, for your player to improvise from the chords. We have graded this arrangement as Advanced, not just because of the speed of it, but because the Trumpets need to play up high. The lead goes to a written high F. Originally written for 7 brass, we have added a 4th Trombone part for completeness. The Bass Trombone is on the 3rd part. If you want a powerhouse number in the set, this is the one! There are no Sax doubles. Trumpets 1-4: F6, C6, Bb5, Ab5 Trombones 1-4: B4, G4, C4 (Bass), Gb4.

The Minor Goes Muggin' by Tommy Dorsey. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Difficult. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1133). Whilst the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is most often remembered forh TD's lush trombone sound, the band also produced some extraordinarily powerful swing numbers, and not many were better than this one. Written by the great Sy Oliver, this quick minor swing chart is raw, raunchy, powerful and full of surprises. It features your lead Trombone, 2nd Alto, 2nd Trumpet, 1st Tenor and Piano, and we have written out all of the original solos for you. The only sax double is 2nd Alto on Clarinet for the last 2 bars of the chart. The chart is graded as difficult as all Trumpets hit high C, and all Trombones hit high Bb. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: C6, C6, C6, C6 Trombones 1-4: B4, Bb4, Bb4, Bb4.

Tune Town Shuffle by Count Basie. Arranged by Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1134). Here is a fabulous swing dance chart from the Count Basie orchestra of 1941, and if you play to a dance crowd, then this chart is a must-have number. After a punchy opening, the tune itself is just so bouncy that it makes your feet tap without you realising. The chart also features a wonderful bridge, leading ito an ad-lib piano solo, then some great brass passages which give ample opportunity for plenty of fan-hat waving. The chart is then lifted higher by two chromatic key changes, an ad-lib Tenor solo and the final short shout chorus to finish. A rare jewel from the Count Basie book. There are no Sax doubles. Swing @ 160 b.p.m. Ranges: Trumpets 1-4: B5, B5, B5, B5 Trombones 1-4: Bb4, Bb4, Bb4, Db4.

Loose Lid Special by Tommy Dorsey. Arranged by Sy Oliver, Myles Collins. For big band. Swing. Medium. Full score and set of parts. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1135). In many ways this Sy Oliver chart written for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra was ahead of its time, with its floating tonality and dissonant voicings. It has an almost ethereal feel to it, with huge contrasts in dynamics throughout the chart. We have written out the original solos (Trombone - Dorsey and Trumpet - Elman), and have notated the drum part in full, with all the little licks and fills needed to recreate the original. The Trombone solo is also cross cued onto the 3rd Trumpet part, should your player not be able to reach a high C. There are no sax doubles and the chart has been re-scored to take it to 8 brass. Trumpets 1-4: C6, E6, A5, A5 Trombones 1-4: C5, F4, F4, F4.