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  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.
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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.
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Just what it sounds like .
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There is always room for a jazz waltz, and you will love this one.
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Much like Neil Hefti's "Li'l Darlin'," this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest.
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As recorded on the brilliant CD Afrique, by the Count Basie Orchestra, this lovely piece features piano and/or tenor sax (or whomever) in a medium-slow, lilting 12/8 feel.
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A wonderfully quiet, pensive piece which fills a big void in today's big band jazz literature.
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As recorded on the brilliant CD "Afrique" by the Count Basie Orchestra, this chart was originally written for a Jimmy Smith album.
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Quincy Jones wrote some incredible arrangements on very popular tunes for the Count Basie Orchestra.
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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.
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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
Hear The Music! See The Music!
Rich gives us a wonderful,
swinging samba featuring tenor sax and trombone. What a great, refreshing take
on the big band samba this is. Moderate ranges for all makes this a very
accessible chart for most bands, although this requires a rhythm section that
can cook together and drive this chart. Sierra Music is very proud to publish
this one. 5-4-4-4 $65.00
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Once again Hooper leads the way with a chart that is simple to play but still great to listen to and to play.
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One of the Basie-style charts that Les is so great at writing.
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium Shuffle which features solos for piano, tenor saxophone and trombone.
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album "This Time By Basie," Quincy Jones has arranged another laid-back, swinging masterpiece.
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium-up Swing chart that everyone will love to play.
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As recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on their album "The New One," this great arrangement is full of fire and energy.
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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.
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This medium-swing original by Bob Curnow focuses on alto saxophone and trumpet playing the melody.
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Les Hooper has a way of creating charming, interesting and playful music and not making it too hard to play.
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium tempoed Swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone and piano.
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