SHORTY ROGERS SERIES

 SHORTY ROGERS BIG BAND CHARTS 

(SMALL BAND CHARTS ARE BELOW)

Blues Express - Shorty Rogers - Grade 4 - SMP 456 - $52.00
As recorded on the BMG CD "The Big Shorty Rogers Express", this is a terrific romp through a fast Swing, featuring solos by Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari. Sax, Trumpet, Trombone and Piano. Shorty uses modulating 2-5 turnarounds to spice up this already exciting blues chart. There is lots of solo space and exciting ensemble passages. Reasonable ranges for all make this quite playable. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 113)

Bluezies - Shorty Rogers - Grade 4-5 - SMP 458 - $62.00
As recorded on "Portrait of Shorty", (including the best of West Coast jazz musicians such as Herb Geller, Bill Holman, Jack Montrose, Frank Rosolino, Conrad Gozzo, Conte Candoli and others) this is a great, up-tempo, swinging chart with lots of solo space for alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, trumpet, trombone, piano and drums.   The tune is typical Shorty Rogers, swinging and melodious. There are lots of exciting, powerful ensemble passages and still plenty of room for all the soloists.  276 bars of swinging happiness!    5-4-4-4

Basie Eyes - Shorty Rogers - Grade 3 - SMP 450 - $47.00
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. This piece has brief solo sections for the bass and piano, and longer solos for baritone sax, trumpet and tenor sax . Very reasonable brass ranges. Shorty was always able to compose very memorable melodies, and this is certainly one of those. (on Demo CD 112)

Grand Slam - Shorty Rogers - Grade 4 - SMP 750 - $55.00
Here is another terrific chart from Shorty Rogers (as recorded on the "Portrait of Shorty" album). Shorty always had a way of creating wonderful melodies and exciting arrangements for big band.  This chart is no exception. This is an up-tempo swing chart which has solo space for alto, tenor, trumpet, bass and drums.  The piece is 218 measures long, and it swings from top to bottom.  Brass ranges are exceptionally reasonable (tpt. to high C only). 5.4.4.3 (on demo CD 116)

Just A Few- Shorty Rogers - arr. by Bob Curnow - Grade 4-5 - SMP 208 - $52.00

Bob Curnow has arranged one of Shorty Rogers' hippest tunes. The melody is stated by Alto and Trumpet, and the whole chart has that wonderful "West Coast" Feel to it. There is a neat section which features Flugelhorn and Saxophones in a long Soli. There is also solo space for Alto Sax, Trumpet and Piano. Your band will really enjoy this one. 5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 113)

Linebacker, The  - Shorty Rogers - Grade 4-5 - SMP 460 - $62.00
As recorded on "Portrait of Shorty", (including the best of West Coast jazz musicians such as Herb Geller, Bill Holman, Jack Montrose, Frank Rosolino, Conrad Gozzo, Conte Candoli and others) this is a great, up-tempo, swinging chart with lots of solo space for alto and tenor saxophones, trumpet, trombone, bass and drums.   The tune is typical Rogers, swinging and melodious. There are lots of exciting, powerful ensemble passages and still plenty of room for all the soloists.  200 bars of swinging happiness!  5-4-4-4  (on demo CD 115)

Pay the Piper - Shorty Rogers - Grade - 4 - SMP 454 - $52.00
As recorded on the BMG CD "The Big Shorty Rogers Express", this is a wonderful "West Coast" chart which features optional clarinet with trumpet on the melody (as played by Jimmy Giuffre and Shorty) for a neat sound. The chart has a very unique, catchy sound to it. There is solo space for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone and Drums. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 113)

Pink Squirrel - Shorty Rogers - Grade 4 - SMP 451 - $47.00
As recorded on Shorty's CD "Blues Express", this is a wonderful "West Coast" chart which features unison saxophone son the melody, solo space for alto sax, trumpet, trombone and a short solo for bass. Shorty's melodies are memorable and very attractive. This "laid back" style is great fun for the band. You'll really enjoy playing this chart. Reasonable ranges make it very playable. 5-4-4-4 (on Demo CD 112)

Pirouette - Shorty Rogers    (NONET) - Grade 3/4 - SMP 751 - $49.00 
Shorty Rogers was very well known for his "nonet" charts (6 horns, 3 rhythm), and this was one of his best-loved compositions.  Set in an easy, slow swing, "Pirouette" has a lilting melody, along with a lovely counter-melody.  This is a great chart to do on a big band concert to rest the band and feature your soloists. There is solo space for alto, tenor, flugelhorn, trombone and piano. (alto, tenor, barit. saxes, 2 flugelhorns, trombone, piano bass, drums).  (on demo CD 116)

Red Dog Play - Shorty Rogers - Grade 4-5 - SMP 457 - $62.00
As recorded on "Portrait of Shorty", (including the best of West Coast jazz musicians such as Herb Geller, Bill Holman, Jack Montrose, Frank Rosolino, Conrad Gozzo,     Conte Candoli and others) this is a medium tempo Swing chart that has a very unique, catchy sound to it.  There is solo space for alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass and drums. Once again Shorty writes a superb chart for Big Band.  Over 200 bars of enjoyment!  5-4-4-4

Saturnian Sleigh Ride  - Shorty Rogers - Grade 4  - SMP 241 - $47.00
As exactly recorded on "Portrait of Shorty", (including the best of West Coast jazz musicians such as Herb Geller, Bill Holman, Jack Montrose, Frank Rosolino, Conrad Gozzo, Conte Candoli and others). The wonderful thing about this chart is how easy it is to play.  Yet, it is dynamic and effective in its sound and feel.  It's a medium-up swing tune with solo space for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, piano and bass. Now THAT'S a great chart!   5-4-4-3  (on demo CD 111)  Sorry the audio clip does not work.  Working on it.

Walk, Don't Run - Shorty Rogers - Grade 2 - SMP 455 - $47.00
Here is a wonderful, easy, swinging chart which is on the CD "Shorty Rogers Courts the Count", a terrific big band tribute to Count Basie. This piece has a very delightful sound to it, and it's very easy for even the youngest bands to play. The pros will love it too! It features optional clarinet with trumpet on the melody (as played by Jimmy Giuffre and Shorty). Lots of solo space. 5-4-4-3 (on Demo CD 113)

SHORTY ROGERS SMALL BAND CHARTS

Powder Puff - Shorty Rogers - Grade 3-4 - SMP 452 - $40.00
This is a Nonet chart which was recorded on the "Re-Entry" album by Shorty Rogers & His Giants (Bill Watrous, Bill Perkins, Bob Cooper, Shelley Manne and others). The piece is absolutely delightful...... a great melody and harmonic change in a medium-swing setting. This is a great chart to program with your big band, because it gives your jazz players a chance to blow, and it gives the rest of the band some rest. 2 flugelhorns, trombone, 3 saxes (alto, tenor, bari.) and rhythm section. 3-2-1-3 (on Demo CD 112)

Short Stop - Shorty Rogers - Grade 3-4 - SMP 453 - $40.00
This is a Nonet chart which was recorded on the "Re-Entry" album by Shorty Rogers & His Giants (Bill Watrous, Bill Perkins, Bob Cooper, Shelley Manne and others). The piece is a Shorty Rogers Classic.... a bright blues tempo, with lots of solo space for all. This is a great chart to program with your big band, because it gives your jazz players a chance to blow, and it gives the rest of the band some rest. 2 flugelhorns, trombone, 3 saxes (alto, tenor, bari.) and rhythm section. 3-2-1-3 (on Demo CD 112)