The Bill Holman Big Band Series
After You've Gone
- arr. by Bill Holman - Grade4-5 - SMP 143 - $52.00 From The
Holman CD "In A Jazz Orbit"
Bill Holman's Big Bands have always been exciting and fresh, primarily
due to his writing. This chart, on one of our best known standards, doesn't
fail. It has limited brass ranges, but roars through great ensemble passages and
exciting contrapuntal lines which have become Holman's "trademark." (on Demo CD
103)
Airegin - arr. Bill Holman - Grade
4 - SMP 181- $52.00 From the LP "The Fabulous Bill Holman Band"
This great Sonny Rollins jazz standard features Holman's 1956
writing in a free-swinging, terrific chart. Brass ranges are very reasonable.
Features tenor and trumpet solos. Full Score and parts for 5.4.4.3
instrumentation. (on
Demo CD 106)
Any Dude'll Do - Grade 4 - SMP 173
- $52.00 From the Holman CD "A
View From The Side"
A happy, "cookin", shuffle tune in the best Holman
tradition! Very reasonable ranges and figures which just swing like crazy! Solo
space for alto and baritone saxes and drums. This could be the "hit" of
Holman's newest CD. soprano sax doubles on alto parts. Trumpet parts have very
reasonable ranges. You'll love this one! (on Demo CD 105)
Aura - Grade 4-5 - SMP 168 - $57.00
From The Holman CD "In A Jazz Orbit"
This wonderful chart features a "front line" of tenor
sax and trumpet stating the melody. There is solo space for alto, two tenors,
trumpet and drums. A rip-roaring shout chorus highlights the marvelous writing
of Holman. 1st trumpet only to a written E. (on Demo CD 105)
Bary Me Not -
Grade 4-5 -
SMP 930 - $52.00 From the Holman CD "The
Bill Holman Band Live" (jazzedmedia.com)
As recorded on the new CD "The Bill Holman Band Live", Holman has written
a
witty, musical, fun-filled feature for baritone saxophone. Lots of space
for creative playing, and the wonderful contrapuntal writing that we come
to
expect from Holman. It's time to feature the foundation of your jazz
band.
A moderate tempo shuffle-feel makes this one swing like crazy! 5-4-4-4(on
Demo CD 115)
Blue Daniel
- Rosolino / arr. Bill Holman -
Grade 4/5 - SMP 758 - $65.00
From the Holman CD "The
Bill Holman Band Live" (jazzedmedia.com)
Frank Rosolino's jazz waltz is loved by all, and Holman's arrangement of
it
is superb. He takes the band (an listener) on a wonderful excursion ....
from the quiet beginning, through "open" alto sax and trumpet solos, to
wonderful, exciting ensemble sections, a roaring "shout" chorus" and back
again to a quiet, tuneful ending. This is exactly as recorded in the
"Bill
Holman Band Live" CD. Very modest brass ranges make this an attractive
piece for just about any band. This is Holman at his best! 5.4.4.4 (on
demo CD 116)
Blues for Alfy - Grade4 - SMP 189
-
$42.00 From the
Basie CD "I Told You So"
This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the
CD "I Told You So" (out-of-print). Blues in C! Holman's Basie charts
(1976) are classics! This reissue features lots of solo space (flute, tpt.,
trb.). A wonderful chart which is not too hard to play. Cond. Score/parts for
5.5.4.4 instrumentation. (on Demo CD 106) (condensed score)
Bright Eyes - Grade 4 - SMP 325 - $52.00
There were a number of sensational charts written in the 50's for the Bill Holman Band and the Terry Gibbs Band. This is one of them! A great original by Holman, with lots of solo space. Bill Holman writes the most playable music there is, with modest brass ranges and swinging lines for all. (on Demo CD 107)
But
Beautiful -
arr. by Bill Holman - Grade 5 - SMP 336 - $57.00 From the Holman CD "A View From The Side"
Exactly as recorded on the "View From
the Side" CD, this wonderful chart was written for Pete Christlieb
to be featured on tenor saxophone. It is a tenor feature throughout. Lots of
"blowing space" for your tenor player and wonderful ensemble sections
which highlight the rest of the band as well. This is a terrific "feature
chart" for which Bill Holman is so well known. The CD is available from
Sierra Music. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 110)
Certain Circles - Grade 5 - SMP 327 - $52.00
From the alumni CD set "Back to Balboa"
Holman really gets into his imitative writing with this chart.
Solo space for drums, trumpet and alto. 1st trpt. does not go higher than a written
D#. Great writing....great chart! (on Demo CD 107)
Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!
- arr. Bill Holman - Grade 5 -
SMP
931 - $67.00
This is a wonderful chart, an old tune in a new dress, as only Bill Holman
can do it. It's the exact chart as recorded by the terrific Charlie Barnet
Big Band. The tempo is bright, a swinging excursion into the clever
writing
of Holman. Solo space for piano, alto, tenor, trumpet, and drums. There is
a
great sax section soli and the usual, wonderful, roaring ensemble "shout"
choruses. A big finish ends an amazing chart. 5-5-4-4 (4 tpts. work just
as well) (on Demo CD 115)
Donna Lee - Parker / arr. Bill Holman
- Grade 5 -
SMP
932 - $67.00 From the Holman CD "The
Bill Holman Band Live" (jazzedmedia.com)
This chart is not for the faint-of-heart. It moves at a fast, swinging
pace, and it captures the spirit of Parker's classic bebop tune, including
the humor. As recorded on the new CD "The Bill Holman Band Live", this
chart allows for solos by tenor sax, trombone and piano. This is the
"whole
package" ..... outstanding ensemble writing and lots of solo space. This
should be in every big band library. Flute doubles (short passages) on
alto
and tenor 1 parts. 5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 115)
Git, The - (Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra) - Grade 5 - SMP 335 - $52.00 From the Basie CD "I Told You So"
This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD "I Told You So" (out-of-print). It is a feature for your drummer. It also has solo space for tenor saxophone and piano (a la Basie). This rip-roaring chart, full of wonderful linear writing, has "smoking" shout choruses, one after the other, which bring this exciting chart to a close. This is a great "closer" for any jazz program. The drum solo can be extended to any length on cue. You've got to have this chart in your library! 5-4-4-3 (optional 5th trumpet) (on Demo CD 110)
I Didn't Ask - Grade 5 - SMP 326 - $52.00
From the Holman CD "A View From
The Side"
Recorded on the A View From the Side CD by the Bill Holman
Band, this chart is a slow blues, with Willis taking a VERY different approach.
There are doubles in all the saxophone parts, group improvisation, solo for
trumpet, piano
and tenor saxophone. Lots of double-time swing feel which is so refreshing.5-4-4-4
(on Demo CD 107)
I Remember You - arr. by Bill Holman - Grade 4 - SMP 653 - $52.00
This is one of those superb Holman charts written for Stan Kenton in the early '50's that just swings like crazy. It starts off very soft and easy, with clever linear writing. It then roars into an alto sax solo, to be followed by a trumpet solo. A key change brings the chart to a great "shout" section before returning to the soft opening for a moment. Finishes easy and nice. A great chart! 5-5-5-4 This chart requires 1 alto, 2 tenor and 2 baritone saxophones. (not commercially recorded) (condensed score) (on Demo CD 103)
I'll Be Around - arr. Bill Holman - Grade 5 - SMP 317 - $62.00
Boy, you talk about a wonderful Trombone Feature .... this is IT ! It has been
recorded by trombonists Jiggs Whigham and Andy Martin, and will certainly go down
as one of the best Trombone features ever. It's a bright Swing version of this
terrific tune. Lots of solo space and the usual exciting Holman ensemble sections.
Lots going on and lots to hear! 5-4-4-3, with optional parts for 2 French horns
(all cross cued) (on Demo CD 113)
Isn't She Lovely - arr. Bill Holman - Grade 4-5 - SMP 307 - $52.00 From the JVC CD "The Bill Holman Band"
Exactly as recorded on the JVC "Bill Holman Band" CD, Stevie Wonder's great tune never sounded so good! Set in a medium-shuffle feel, this chart features tenor saxophone (a la Bob Cooper on the CD) and the wonderful gift of Bill Holman's imaginative arranging. Reasonable brass ranges make this a piece most bands can have a wonderful time playing. Everyone will love this one. 5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 111)
Just Friends - arr. by Bill Holman
(1989) - Grade 5-6 - SMP 155 - $77.00 From the
JVC CD "The
Bill Holman Band"
This an absolutely amazing chart, demanding and exciting beyond
belief! The chart is extensive in length and packed full of the great writing
for which Bill is known. (on Demo CD 104)
Keep the Customer Satisfied - arr. Bill Holman
- Grade 4 - SMP 232 - $52.00 From the Buddy Rich CD
"Keep the Customer
Satisfied"
Who will ever be able to forget the dynamic Buddy Rich Band?
This chart was a staple in that library for a long time, spinning off of the
60's-70'slook at more contemporary music sources (rock, folk, etc.). This chart
was recorded by the Buddy Rich Band on the LP/CD of the same name. It is a LOT
of
fun for any band to get into this chart. Space for alto saxophone, trombone
and,
or course, drum solos. 5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 107)
Kissing Bug - arr. by Bill Holman -
Grade 4 - SMP 156 - $47.00 From The Holman CD "In
A Jazz Orbit"
The great Strayhorn tune set in a wonderfully playable chart
with Holman's unique, clever approach. There are no unreasonable ranges in this
piece, and there is solo space for alto, tenor and trombone. (on Demo CD 104)
Lightnin' - Grade 4 - SMP 172 - $52.00
From the Holman CD "A View From
The Side" (Only on Japanese CD release)
A walkin'-tempo blues featuring trumpet and tenor. Great lines
and "down-home" shouts ... one after another ... will get your band
and your audiences out of their seats! Reasonable brass ranges. No w.w. doubles.
(on Demo CD 105)
Loose - Bill Holman - Grade 4 - SMP 308 - $52.00 From the Buddy Rich CD "Big Swing Face"
Written for and recorded by the Buddy Rich Band on the "Big Swing Face" CD, this wonderful chart features trumpet (a la Bobby Shew on the CD) and alto saxophone (a la Quinn Davis on the CD). Alto Sax 2 and Tenor Sax 2 double on flute. This is a wonderful, relaxed, kind of "loose" feeling chart at a medium-up tempo. Great music! 5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 111)
Make My Day - Grade 5 - SMP 177 - $52.00
From the Holman CD "A View From
The Side"
Bill's wonderful melodic ideas find a home in a humorous setting
featuring swinging tenor sax & trombone solos. Wonderful "shout"
choruses. Fascinating twists & turns, as always in a hard-swinging trip into
contemporary big band composing at its best! Full score and parts for 5.4.4.3
instrumentation. (on Demo CD 106)
Man I Love, The - arr. Bill Holman - Grade 4 -
SMP 312
- $57.00 "In A Jazz Orbit"
As recorded by the Bill Holman Band on "In A Jazz Orbit", here is his chart
on the wonderful Gershwin melody. It is set at a bright, swinging tempo, and
it contains solo space for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and a short bass solo
at the beginning. This was recorded in 1958 with a fantastic band which included
Mel Lewis, Conte Candoli, Frank Rosolino, Charlie Mariano, and many other legendary
jazz players. You can count on there being yet another amazing Holman "shout"
chorus (actually two). You'll love this one! 5-4-4-4
More About Thirds - Grade 5 - SMP 320 - $87.00
This amazing work was commissioned by the I.A.J.E, ASCAP and the Dizzy Gillespie Commissions and was premiered at the 1998 IAJE Conference in New York City. It is a piece approximately 12 minutes in length, with solos for trombone, baritone saxophone, piano and others. This is Holman's newest work, and it should stand as one of his most interesting, creative and exciting works to date. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 108)
Never Sleep - Grade 5 - SMP 315 - $52.00
From the LP "The Fabulous Bill Holman Band"
This is the third movement of the three-part suite titled "The Big Street" which
was recorded on the album "The Fabulous Bill Holman" in 1957. This is a Fast Swing,
with solo space for 2 Tenor Saxes and Trumpet. It is full of the fantastic contrapuntal
writing that sets Holman apart from others. This really swings along, and it certainly
can stand alone as a single piece..... or be performed with the other 2 movements.
This is classic Holman! 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 113)
No Heat - Grade 4 - SMP 197 - $52.00
From The Holman CD "In A Jazz Orbit"
You've probably heard this chart on the great recordings such
as In A JazzOrbit (Holman's Band) or the Terry Gibbs DreamBand CDs. A wonderful
blues chart with the usual Holman flavor. The saxophone section is featured alot,
and there is solo space for trumpet, tenor sax and bass. Reasonable ranges for
all. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 107)
No Joy in Mudville - Grade 5 - SMP 174 - $62.00 From the Holman CD "A
View From The Side"
Scintillating big band music at its best!! Holman does it again!
Lots of "blowing" space for trombone and baritone sax, and a romp-stompin'
trip
through Holman's present-day ideas about the modern big band. Soprano sax double
on tenor part. (on Demo CD 105)
Norwegian Wood - arr. Bill Holman - Grade 4-5 - SMP 309 - $57.00 From the Buddy Rich CD "Big Swing Face"
This is the "real thing", as written for and recorded by the Buddy Rich Band on the "Big Swing Face" CD. It is perhaps one of Holman's best known charts ever. A scintillating jazz waltz, full of excitement and energy, it features solos for alto saxophone (a la Ernie Watts on the CD) and trombone (a la Jim Trimble on the CD). Lots of raw power and blistering figures make this the ideal Opener or Closer for your concerts. Your audiences will love it! 5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 111)
Ol'
Man River -
arr. by Bill Holman - Grade 4 - SMP 334 - $52.00 From the Holman CD "Bill
Holman's Great Big Band" (Mosaic Records)
Holman once again takes an older tune and reinvents
it in a swinging, very hip fashion. This chart was recorded in 1960 on the "Bill
Holman's Great Big Band" (Capitol) and featured Frank Rosolino,
Conte Candoli, Bill Perkins, Mel Lewis and other West Coast jazz greats. Here
is a typically wonderful Holman arrangement, full of swinging unison lines and
full ensemble choruses which will lift you out of your seat. You'll love this
one! 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 110)
On the Corner (Street Suite MM2) - Grade 5 - SMP 355 - $57.00
"On the Corner" is a moderate tempoed blues ..... a swinging, down-home type of chart, full of terrific ensemble phrases which will knock you out! Trombone and tenor saxophone solos are featured. This chart will bring the house down! 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 110)
Only the Greatest - Grade 4-5 -
SMP 311 - $57.00
As written for and performed by the Buddy Rich Big Band, here is the long-missing
chart that Holman wrote to feature "The Great One"..... Buddy Rich. It is a
terrific, swinging chart with solo space, not only for drums, but also for tenor
sax, trumpet and trombone. This is another superb chart by Holman, who has contributed
to virtually every big band library on the jazz scene. This is a wonderful piece!
5-4-4-4
Peacocks, The - arr.by Bill Holman
- Grade 3 and 4 (solo) - SMP 176 - $42.00 From the Holman CD "A
View From The Side"
This is a beautifully haunting melody, scored for bass clarinet
soloist (opt. bar. sax part incl.). Except for the solo part, the chart is not
at all demanding of the other players. Flute and soprano sax doubles. (on Demo
CD 105)
Petaluma Lu - Grade 5 - SMP 175 - $62.00
From the Holman CD "A View From
The Side"
A really delightful samba! 339 measures of pure delight! Features
soprano sax and flugelhorn, as well as drums and bass. This is one your band
will want to play and play and play..... the samba we've all been waiting
for! Soprano
sax doubles on alto parts. Guitar included. (on Demo CD 105)
Plain Brown Wrapper - Grade 4-5 - SMP 196 - $52.00
From the Count Basie LP "I Told You So"
This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the
CD "I Told You So"
(available from Sierra Music). This is a rip-roaring, swinging chart. It
starts with trombones and rhythm setting the time with simple halfnote figures.
The saxes and trumpets join in with a swinging, exciting series of lines, and
away we go ! One of the great "shout choruses" of all time! Features
solo space for tenor sax, trombone, piano and drums. A great "closer"
for your programs.5-5-4-4 (on Demo CD 107)
Press One - Grade 4-5
-
SMP 933 - $67.00 From the Holman CD "The
Bill Holman Band Live" (jazzedmedia.com)
As recorded on the new CD "The Bill Holman Band Live", this chart is a
vibrant, clever, swinging original. It was Bill's opening tune at the
I.A.J.E. conference concert, and the audience went nuts for it! The solos
are in the tenor sax, trumpet, trombone and drum parts. Here are 322
measures of shear delight. Your band and your audiences will love this
one!
5-4-4-4 (on demo CD 115)
Real You, The - Grade 5 - SMP 179 -
$52.00 From the CD "The
Bill Holman Band"
A kind of "quirky" approach in a medium groove. Unusual
harmonic schemes create a fresh and exciting feature. This swings like CRAZY!
The band really has the chance to be creative. Full score and parts for 5.4.4.3.(4
soprano saxes) Includes trumpet, bass, and piano solos. (on Demo CD 106)
Readymix - Grade 4-5 - SMP 323
- $52.00
From the CD "Swingin'
New Big Band"
This chart was a staple in the Buddy Rich Big Band library
for a long time, spinning off of the incredible excitement of that band. Recorded
on the CD "Swingin' New Big Band" by Buddy, this chart starts off
roaring and never quits. Rich used it as an Opener for years. 5-4-4-4 (on demo
CD 108)
Resisting Arrest (Street Suite MM4) - Grade 5 - SMP 357 - $57.00
The finale to this wonderful suite is set at a fast pace, with a great theme (unison trombones and tenors to start) and lots of solo spaces for tenor sax, trumpet and drums. Holman really out does himself on this one. There are continuous figures which build and build in intensity, taking the band and listeners on a trip they won't soon forget! A great Finale to the wonderful "Street Suite." 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 110)
Roseland - Bill Holman -Grade 4 - SMP 314
- $47.00 From the LP "The Fabulous Bill Holman Band"
This is the second movement of the three-part suite titled "The Big Street" which
was recorded on the album "The Fabulous Bill Holman" in 1957. It is a slow Swing
Feel with a wonderful melody. Wonderful section writing throughout, with solo
space for Alto Sax and Trombone. It certainly can stand alone as a single piece.....
or be performed with the other 2 movements. Classic Holman! 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD
113)
Ruby, My Dear - Monk / arr. Bill Holman - Grade
5 - SMP 234 - $52.00 From the new CD "Brilliant
Corners"
The new CD "Brilliant Corners", as recorded by Bill
Holman's Band, is taking the jazz world by storm! Here is one of the ballads
on the recording, which contains all Thelonious Monk compositions as arranged
by Holman. This chart features trumpet and tenor saxophone, and it is conceived
in such a way that "brilliant" certainly applies to Holman's work.
5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 107)
Ruth - Grade 4-5 - SMP 322
- $52.00 From the
CD "Buddy and Soul"
This is one of the most original big band rock/fusion charts
ever written. The Buddy Rich Big Band recorded this as a Closer on the
CD "Buddy & Soul." Tenor solo and lots of exciting counterpoint.
Red-hot ensemble passages prevail! Played on the "Tonight Show"
many times when Buddy would be a guest. This is a terrific crowd-pleaser.
5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 108)
Shades (Street Suite MM1) - Grade 5 - SMP 354 - $57.00
"Shades" opens with a drum solo (brushes on snare) in a medium tempo and swings on from there. There is a trombone, alto saxophone and piano solo in this first movement. There are also drum solos which are interspersed with wonderful ensemble phrases. This chart romps from beginning to end! 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 110)
Shadrack - arr. Bill Holman - SMP 332 - Grade 4 - $50.00 From the Holman CD "Bill Holman's Great Big Band" (Mosaic Records)
Bill Holman's Great Big Band was a sensational ensemble! That album has just been re-issued on Mosaic Records. This chart is an example of Bill's talent for investing old material with brilliant new ideas. It originally featured Bill Perkins on tenor sax and Conte Candoli on trumpet solos. An exciting, amazingly fresh, inventive chart. Recorded on the "Bill Holman's Great Big Band" CD. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 109)
St. Thomas - arr. Bill Holman - Grade
4-5 - SMP 180 - $57.00 From the CD "The
Bill Holman Band"
Another great Sonny Rollins jazz standard set for big band
by the master in 1989. Lots of solo spaces and terrific hard-swinging ensemble
sections. Your band and audiences will love this chart and Holman's fresh
approach to
things. Full Score and parts for 5.4.4.3 instrumentation (2 soprano saxes).
(on
Demo CD 106)
Stardust - arr. Bill Holman - Grade 3-4 - SMP 305 - $47.00
This is a great chart on a great standard, originally recorded by the Terry Gibbs Band on the "Dream Band" CD. The chart originally featured vibes throughout, but it has been edited to feature any number of other instruments, such as flute or soprano sax or ...... your call. Also featured is the saxophone section. Terrific! 5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 111)
Stereoso - Grade 3-4 -
SMP 333 - $47.00 From the Holman CD "Bill Holman's Great Big Band"
(Mosaic Records)
The Bill Holman "Great Big Band" recorded this chart on the Capitol album (same
name) in 1960. It is a clever, humorous, nifty chart that features "duets in
stereo" with tenor saxes and trumpets (and others as well). This band included,
among others, jazz greats Al Porcino, Frank Rosolino, Bill Perkins, Jimmy Rowles
and Mel Lewis. A great recording and a great chart! Note that it is very easy
to play. It is set in a medium swing feel. 5-4-4-3
Stop / Go (Street Suite MM3) - Grade 5 - SMP 356 - $57.00
As the title implies, this chart does not rest for a moment. It moves from one tempo to another, doubling up and then doubling in tempo again. Needless to say, "Stop/Go" is an exciting excursion into the very hip mind of Bill Holman. The chart requires soprano saxophone on the lead part. Holman's humor comes to the fore in this fascinating arrangement. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 110)
Sunshinola - Grade 5 - SMP 941 - $67.00 From the Holman CD "Hommage" (jazzedmedia.com)
As recorded on the new CD "Hommage", Holman has written a witty, musical, fun-filled "fantasy" on the well-known American tune (as in "You are my....") with lots of space for creative playing, and the wonderful contrapuntal writing that we have come to expect from Holman. The chart features solo space for altosaxophone, trombone, bass and drums. A medium swing feel makes this one swing like crazy! This requires flute on the alto 1 and 2 parts and clarinet on the baritone part. 5-4-4-4 (on demo CD 117)
Swee' Pea - Bill Holman - Grade 4 - SMP 231 -
$42.00 From the Count Basie LP "I Told You So"
This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD "I
Told You So" (available
from Sierra Music). This is yet another terrific Holman chart written for that
band! A slow, swinging, "Li'l Darlin" - ish kind of chart, it has solo
space for trombone and piano. This is an absolutely wonderful chart, written
for and recorded by the great Basie Band. 5-5-4-4 (on Demo CD 107) (condensed
score)
Tennessee Waltz - arr. Bill Holman - Grade 5 - SMP 321 - $57.00 From the Holman CD "A View From The Side"
This chart is a sensational version of the old standard, all dressed up with a new look only Holman could create. Lots of counterpoint (surprise!). Humorous and clever. Solo space for trumpet, alto saxophone and bass. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 108)
Theme and Variations No. 2 - Grade3-4
- SMP 140 - $47.00 From The Holman CD "In
A Jazz Orbit"
Holman's writing is legendary, and this chart will just add
to the legend. All of the great characteristics of Bill's music are here ....unison
lines, counterpoint, simplicity, a great theme, and a series of swinging,
roaring ensembles
(without high trumpet parts). Certainly this is a great concert piece, but it
is also a practical piece, great for warming up a band ...no demanding ranges,
but lots of "listening" challenges. (on Demo CD 103)
Ticker - Grade 4-5 - SMP 190 - $52.00
From the Count Basie CD "I
Told You So"
This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the
CD "I Told You So" (out-of-print). Another hip, blues chart from Holman's
Basie LP. Piano, tpt., and tenor sax solos, with a very neat saxophone section
Soli. Great "shout" choruses. Well within the abilities of any good
band. Cond. Score/parts for 5.5.4.4 instrumentation. (on Demo CD 106) (condensed
score)
Told You So - - Grade 4-5 - SMP 230 - $47.00
From the Count Basie CD "I
Told You So"
This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the
CD "I Told You So" (out-of-print). This is yet another terrific Holman
chart written for that band! A medium-tempo swing chart which features, among
other things, a marvelous sax soli (about three choruses). This is an absolutely
wonderful chart, written for and recorded by the great Basie Band. 5-5-4-4 (flute
double on tenor part) (on Demo CD 107) (condensed score)
Too Close for Comfort - arr. Bill Holman
- Grade 4-5 -
SMP 310 - $52.00
From the Count Basie CD "I
Told You So"
Count Basie recorded this on the wonderful CD "I Told You So." This is a
happy, cookin' chart by Holman, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano.
It is a guarantee that your band will LOVE playing this one, and your
audiences will love hearing it. The final "shout" chorus is amazing!
5-5-4-4 (4 tpts. works as well)
Tree Frog - Grade 5 - SMP 329 - $52.00
From the Count Basie CD "I
Told You So"
This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the
CD "I Told You So" (out-of-print). This is yet another terrific Holman
chart written for that band! A medium-tempo shuffle that just swings and swings!
There is solo space for a bucket-muted trombone, piano and an optional high trumpet
part in the "shout" chorus. Tree Frog is a wonderful chart, written
for and recorded by the great Basie Band. This is a "winner." 5-5-4-4
(on Demo CD 107)
View From the Side , A - Grade 4-5 - SMP 178 - $52.00 From the Holman CD "A View From The Side"
Winner of the 'Grammy Award for "Best Instrumental Composition". A superb piece which moves beautifully from a contemporary straight 8th feel to double-time swing and back again. Absolutely the best you can buy! Full Score and parts for 5-4-4-3 instrumentation. (on Demo CD 106)
West Side - Grade 5 - SMP 313 - $62.00
From the LP "The Fabulous Bill Holman Band"
This is the first movement of the three-part suite titled "The Big Street" which
was recorded on the album "The Fabulous Bill Holman" in 1957. Set in a medium-up
Swing tempo/Feel, this piece is a wonderful example of Holman's use of counterpoint,
moving unison sections against each other. There is lots of solo room for 2 Tenor
Saxes, Trumpet and Piano. It certainly can stand alone as a single piece.....
or be performed with the other 2 movements. 5-4-4-3 This is classic Holman! (on
Demo CD 113)
Winning the West - Grade 4-5 - SMP 316 - $59.00
As written for and performed by the Buddy Rich Big Band, here is the long-missing
chart that Holman wrote to feature Buddy on Drums and Pat LaBarbera on Tenor Sax.
What a great chart! It is set in a quasi Rock Feel which shifts to Swing and back
again. This is a very high-energy, exciting chart, and Buddy played it all the
time! Your band will eat this one up. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 113)
Woodrow - Bill Holman -
Grade 5 -
SMP 759 -
$65.00 From the Holman CD "The
Bill Holman Band Live" (jazzedmedia.com)
Bill Holman has created a rollicking, swinging, wonderful "tribute" to
Woody
Herman with this great chart. As recorded on "Bill Holman Band Live"
(jazzedmedia.com), this chart features solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet
and piano. Saxophones state the theme (reminiscent of Woody's theme "Blue
Flame"), and there is a lot of call and response in the brass. The "out"
chorus will lift your audiences out of their seats. 5.4.4.4 (on demo CD
116)
You and I - Meredith Willson / arr. Bill Holman - Grade 4-5 - SMP 233 - $57.00 From the LP "The Fabulous Bill Holman Band"
Holman has a wonderful knack of taking just about any tune and making it swing like crazy. This one sure does! Recorded on The Fabulous Bill Holman LP, this chart is amazing in its simplicity and effectiveness. A great "opener" or "closer!!" Features alto, tenor and baritone saxes, trpt. and dms. (on Demo CD 107)
You Go To My Head - arr. by Bill Holman
- Grade 3-4 - SMP 149 - $47.00 From The Holman CD "In
A Jazz Orbit"
A medium tempo, very interesting setting for this well-known standard. Lots of
unison lines and superb counterpoint make this a masterful chart. You will NOT
be disappointed in this one, or any of Holman's charts, for that matter. (on
Demo CD 103)
Zamboni - Grade 5 - SMP 942 - $67.00 From the Holman CD "Hommage" (jazzedmedia.com)
What a marvelous chart this is! The "engine" which keeps on going is a 4-bar vamp in the rhythm section. It occurs throughout the piece and ties everything together beautifully. Set in a bright swinging tempo, the chart opens with 8 bars of brushes and swings on from there. There is also solo space for tenor saxophone. Holman uses some marvelous brass effects all through the piece. This requires soprano saxophone on the alto 1 and 2 parts. 5-4-4-4 (on demo CD 117) As recorded on the new CD "Hommage."
Zoot 'n' Al - Grade 5 -
SMP 934 - $67.00 From the Holman CD "The
Bill Holman Band Live" (jazzedmedia.com)
As recorded on the new CD "The Bill Holman Band Live", this chart features
two tenor saxophone players throughout, playing together and separately.
This is the ideal solo vehicle for your tenor players. The tempo is a
bright swing, and the writing ..... as always ..... is superb. A great
tribute to Zoot Sims and Al Cohn, two of the greatest in jazz history.
5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 115)
"Little Big Band" Charts by Bill Holman
4 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone and rhythm
From the LP "Hawthorne Nights"
Fillings - Grade 4 - SMP 324 - $37.00
Recorded on the "Hawthorne Nights" LP (PABLO) by Zoot Sims, and a wonderful cast of players, this is a neat, medium swing tune which features tenor sax (naturally). The tune starts out with a sort of "tongue-in-cheek" 2-beat feel and develops into a cooking ensemble section. 4 saxes, 2 tpts., trb, 3 rhy. (on Demo CD 108)
Hawthorne Nights - Grade 4-5 - SMP 330 - $37.00
This is a bright, up-tempo chart in a contemporary framework. Solos for tenor and trumpet lead to a powerful, swinging "shout" chorus. A 16-bar drum solo leads into a repeat of the "shout" before returning to the melody. 4 saxes, 2 tpts., trb, 3 rhy. (on Demo CD 108)
From the CD "Vic Lewis West Coast All-Stars"
Sizzler - Grade 4 - SMP 331 - $37.00
Recorded on the "Vic Lewis West Coast All-Stars play the music of Bill Holman" (MOLE JAZZ CD 14) by an exciting lineup of L.A.'s best, Sizzler is an up-tempo, straight-ahead jazz chart with solo space for trombone, alto, pno, tpt., bs and dms. Ten. Sax doubles on Sop. A terrific chart! 4 saxes, 2 tpts., trb, 3 rhy. (on Demo CD 108)