Jingle Bells
On a warm, July day in 1961 Ernie Wilkins came to Count Basie gig at Birdland with a newly completed manuscript in his hand. Despite the fact that it was the middle of summer the band played it. This chart has been transcribed from the live record...
Johnson Rag
Here is Miller's version of Johnson Rag, transcribed from the original Bill Finegan chart with all of the solos )(both Tenors, Trombone 1 & Trumpet 2) written out. This tune features many of Miller's trademarks, such as the steady build ...
Josie
With more than a nod to the original recording by Steely Dan, Mike takes this tune to new heights in his funky and stylized version. Featuring a tenor and trombone duet at the top, this chart is also a great feature vehicle for guitar. However, th...
Jumbo Jive
This is a lively, bouncy 8-feel (or rock) blues-based chart featuring a Tenor solo The melody riff is infectious and the brass range are not demanding.
Jump Time
Jump Time is a Sy Oliver chart written for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, & is a Trombone feature. This version was transcribed from his November 19, 1940 session live to air from the Hollywood Palladium, which was also his 35th Birthday. &n...