Back Bay Shuffle
Back Bay Shuffle is a jump tempo swing chart from the great Artie Shaw orchestra, perfect for dancing. We have transcribed this chart as per the original, though expanding it to 8 brass in the process. All solos (Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Tenor...
Basie Boogie
Basie Boogie is, as its name might suggest, an up-tempo Piano feature that swings from top to toe. Like many of Basie's charts, the arrangement evolved over time, but this version is from the original recording.We have written out the Piano part i...
Basie X. P.
Basie X.P. is an up tempo original from Jon Harpin in true Basie style. Great ensemble scoring coupled with written out Basie style solo for piano. The main focus of the chart is an extended solo for your Tenor player, conceived as a "r...
Basie's Blues in C
A superb original composition from Jon Harpin, featuring your Pianist & Trombone. Basie's Blues is a really laid-back number, but with plenty to interest all your players & any audience. This chart, whilst a tribute to the Count, is scored...
Beaver Junction
Beaver Junction is another classic swing chart from the Basie Band. Written by Harry Edison, this chart whilst still being a punchy swing tune, shows the way for others such as Cute, where unison muted Trumpets take the melody. There are a couple ...