Friends, all my charts are now at my new site Big Band Chart Store where not only will you find all of the charts below (in no particular order) but new ones as time permits.
- Wave - Wave big band arrangement – An arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s timeless bossa-nova classic “Wave.” This arrangement takes the famous tune through different styles from bossa-nova (obviously), to swing, to funk. Bill Fulton first wrote this chart in 1981. He updated it and made it more playable though it is mostly faithful to the first [...]
- New Religion - New Religion big band arrangement- Get on your Sunday best as this holy rollin’ gospel infused tune is sure to get them up and on their feet! This chart is from Bill Fulton’s 2002 CD “Time.” Rubato solo piano intro is not included in the chart since it was completely imrovised. Make up your own [...]
- Los Gringos - Los Gringos big band arrangement- A Bill Fulton original which features your jazz tenor. This is a Latin chart with a samba groove. A fun and easy chart to play.
- In These Shoes - In These Shoes- A rousing big band arrangement in a very fun Latin Disco style as performed by Bette Midler and Kirsty MacColl.
- Green Dolphin Street - Green Dolphin Street big band arrangement- A new take on the classic standard from the movie of the same name. This arrangement switches CONSTANTLY between 3/4 and 4/4 time. Guaranteed to keep you on your toes!!!. Beware! This chart is difficult! But once your players have it down, they will have fun indeed.
- ‘Round Midnight - ‘Round Midnight (About 12:00am) big band arrangement – An arrangement by Bill Fulton of the Thelonious Monk classic Round Midnight. It starts with a pensive piano solo intro then kicks into a Latin funk fusion groove throughout. A fun read of a familiar classic tune is sure to delight your audience! The sample recording is [...]
- Laura - Laura big band arrangement- Reharmonization is the name of the game in this very creative arrangement of an old standard from the movie of the same name. The dense harmonies will surprise you on this chart. Always a favorite with all the big bands I’ve ever played in. Flute required on both alto sax parts.
- Water Sign - Water Sign big band arrangement - This is an arrangement of Jeff Lorber’s funk classic. Remember his jazz fusion albums from the late 70′s and early 80′s? His music and concept were groundbreaking and are one of the reasons I fell in love with jazz. This features tenor 1 and trumpet 2.
- On A Mission - On A Mission big band arrangement- An original by Bill Fulton. A straight eighths “ECM” feel powers this chart. Artistic voice leading and complex ensemble harmonies will get your attention on this chart. Features piano, flugelhorn and alto sax.
- Ozmosis - Ozmosis big band arrangement- An original by Bill Fulton. Extremely difficult ensemble writing. But your band will feel like they’ve just finished a roller coaster ride at the end of this chart. Uptempo swing with a surprising middle section which will remind you of Saturday morning cartoons of the past! Bari sax and tenor sax [...]
- The Road Home - The Road Home big band arrangement – This is an arrangement of an amazing 3/4 jazz funk tune composed by Los Angeles bassist and composer Adam Cohen. This arrangement was premiered by the Ron King Big Band at the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009. The sample recording (button on the right) is from the [...]
- Stella By Starlight - Stella by Starlight big band arrangement- A new take on the classic jazz standard “Stella By Starlight” with an exciting “shout” chorus. This chart features a lead alto solo and a drum solo over some original material.
- Standardized - Standardized big band arrangement- An original medium swing big band chart by Bill Fulton. Features an exciting trombone soli. Watch those slides as your trombone section plays these lines doubled by your agile bass player. Also features alto 1 and trumpet 2.
- My Favorite Things - My Favorite Things big band arrangement- An arrangement of the Sound of Music classic. This features some surprising harmonic and rhythmic concepts that will keep your band inspired. a tenor and trumpet solo are featured. Requires flute on both tenor parts.
- The Preacher - The Preacher big band arrangement- Horace Silver’s classic standard “The Preacher.” A very straight forward arrangement of the timeless classic. An inspired sax soli and some exciting shout choruses will be found in this chart. Another lead alto feature.
