All of these charts were written for the great Count Basie Orchestra.
The recordings were "Kansas City Suite" and "The Legend."
Amoroso - Benny Carter - Grade 4 -
SMP 273 - $52.00
As recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "The Legend",
this
is an up-tempo latin and swing chart. Solo space is provided for tenor
sax. trumpet and drums. There is an "open" solo for your drummer and latin
inst. players (if you have them) The tune moves beautifully from latin to
swing and back again. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.) (on
Demo
CD
115)
Blue Five Jive - Benny Carter - Grade 4 -
SMP 267 - $52.00
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. It is a terrific
arrangement that puts a lot of emphasis on the saxophone section. Classic
Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
Goin'
On - Benny Carter - Grade 4 -
SMP 748 - $55.00
Benny Carter created a wealth of marvelous, swinging big band music, and
this piece is no exception to that. As recorded on "The Legend" by the
Count Basie Orchestra, this medium-swing chart features solo space for
tenor
saxophone and piano and the terrific ensemble writing for which Carter is
so
well known. Modest ranges (tpt. high C only) make this a great choice for
players of all ages and levels of ability. 5.4.4.4 (on demo CD 116)
Jackson
County Jubilee - Benny Carter - Grade 4-5 -
SMP 263 - $52.00
As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD)
"Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is an up- tempo Swing chart
featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano. Your band will
love playing this happy, swinging "flag raiser." It is a terrific arrangement
that will make a great Opener or Closer. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
Katy-Do- Benny Carter - Grade 2 - SMP 261
- $47.00
As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD)
"Kansas
City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a slow Swing, not unlike
"Li'l Darlin'" in effect. A brilliant, laid-back chart on a lovely
melody. Solos are written out (opt.) for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano.
Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
Legend, The - Benny Carter - Grade 4 -
SMP 274 - $52.00
As recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "The Legend",
Benny Carter has created a marvelous, quiet, "smoky" sounding tune ...
somewhat in the vain of "Whisper Not." This is a wonderful piece, so
classic in its proportions, melody, harmony and its slow, swinging feel.
There is solo space for trumpet, tenor sax and a bit of piano. Classic
Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.) (on Demo CD 115)
Meetin' Time - Benny Carter - Grade 2 -
SMP 265 - $47.00
As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD)
"Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a medium slow Swing with
more than a tinge of Gospel flavor. The trombone section gets the call
and the saxophones respond. A delightful, happy chart with solo space for
tenor saxophone and trumpet (written out solos opt.). Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4
(w/opt. 4th Trb.)
Miss Missouri - Benny Carter - Grade 3 -
SMP 262 - $52.00
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. This melody will
stick with you for a long time. Benny was the best at creating those
tight, soft, Basie ensemble choruses, and this one has it all. Classic Basie!
5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
Paseo Promenade - Benny Carter - Grade 3 -
SMP 266 - $52.00
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. The saxophones get a workout, and there
is solo space for tenor saxophone, trombone and piano. Soft, exciting
ensemble work makes this chart a true delight. Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
Rompin' at the Reno - Benny Carter - Grade 4 -
SMP 268 - $52.00
As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD)
"Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a fast Swinger that will
be a lot of fun for your band. Tight, rhythmic ensemble passages make
this a joy to play and hear. Your audiences will really respond to this one.
Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
Sunset Glow - Benny Carter - Grade 3 -
SMP 264 - $47.00
As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD)
"Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a beautiful ballad,
written to feature trombone throughout. The middle section features the
saxophones in one of Benny's patented sax choruses. Nobody did it like
Benny! Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
Vine Street Rumble - Benny Carter - Grade 4 -
SMP 269 - $52.00
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 Shuffle
feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano. The sax section plays the tune
in unison while the brass interject those terrific rhythmic figures that
Carter wrote so well. Soft, tight ensemble passage swing like crazy and raise
the roof when played yet again up an octave and very powerfully. What a joy
this one is! Classic Basie! 5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)
Who's Blue - Benny Carter - Grade 3/4 -
SMP 749 - $55.00
One of the great Basie recording was "The Legend," of which all the pieces
were Benny Carter originals. This chart is from that recording, and it is
a
wonderfully soulful piece, set in a slow swing tempo. There is solo space
for piano and trumpet. This is a simple, elegant 16-bar tune that Benny
sets in his wonderful fashion. This "bluesy" chart will be a favorite
with
everyone. Very modest brass ranges (1st tpt. high Bb only) make this is
must
for any band. 5.4.4.4 (on demo 116)
Wiggle Walk, The - Benny Carter - Grade 3 -
SMP 260 -
$52.00
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.
There are lots of great ensemble passages and rhythmic hits in the brass.
And the saxophones have their time in the spotlight. Classic Basie!
5-4-3-4 (w/opt. 4th Trb.)