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.
- The Secrets of Knowing - A straight eighths composition by Bill Fulton featuring piano and alto sax solo. Some unexpected uses of orchestration and use of the band’s lower end (ok… no jokes!) for melodic content.
- The Road Home - The Road Home octet arrangement – This is an arrangement of an amazing 3/4 jazz funk tune composed by Los Angeles bassist and composer Adam Cohen from his 2006 CD release “Ritual.” This arrangement by Bill Fulton, was premiered by the Ron King Big Band at the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009.
- You Don’t Know What Love Is - You Don’t Know What Love Is – A funky arrangement of that beautiful ballad with an interesting interlude and a 6/8 bridge. Flugelhorn feature.
- Time Squared - Time Squared octet arrangement – High energy uptempo tune with a groove that is reminiscent of the tune “Breakin’ Away” from Al Jarreu’s 1984 album of “Breakin’ Away.” This chart is from Bill Fulton’s 2002 CD “Time.” Some latin funk feel is evident in the solo sections. cond, tpt, alto sax, ten sax, trb, keys, [...]
- There Will Never Be Another You - There Will Never Be Another You – An arrangement of that wonderful standard. Interesting orchestration and grooves make this chart very interesting to play. Unexpected meter changes and rhythmic interplay will keep your band interested.
- So What - So What octet arrangement – A straight-forward arrangement of the Miles Davis classic which features a shout chorus and open solos.
- Somewhere in September - Somewhere in September octet arrangement – From the Bill Fulton 2009 cd release “About 12:00am.” This is without a doubt one of my favorite tunes in the Bill Fulton collection. It is not hard to play but your band (and audience) will enjoy the voice leading as well as the uncomplicated chord changes to solo [...]
- Sleeps with the Dishes - Sleeps with the Dishes octet arrangement – From the Bill Fulton 2009 cd release “About 12:00am.” You will enjoy the complex horn voicings and 5/4 meter that propels this jazz fusion composition into oblivion. Solo section in 3/4.
- Shizzle Dizzle - Shizzle Dizzle octet arrangement – From the Bill Fulton 2009 cd release “About 12:00am.” A funky groove will get you moving in this original Bill Fulton composition. The title was inspired by Snoop Dogg lingo a few years back. Your audience will have a hard time staying in their seats when they hear the “hook” [...]
- Secrets - Secrets octet arrangement – High energy uptempo swing are the hallmarks of this burning chart from Bill Fulton’s 2002 CD “Time.” Some latin funk feel is evident in the solo sections. cond, tpt, alto sax, ten sax, trb, keys, gtr, bs, drums.
- ‘Round Midnight - Round Midnight (About 12:00am) octet arrangement – From the Bill Fulton 2009 CD release About 12:00am. 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 [...]
- Nighthawks - Nighthawks octet arrangement – From the Bill Fulton 2009 cd release “About 12:00am.” A 3/4 funk feel is what drives this original composition by Bill Fulton. It was originally written for a tv pilot in the early nineties. The show never got picked up but Nighthawks lives on! Flute piano feature.
- New Religion - New Religion octet 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.” cond, tpt, alto sax, ten sax, trb, keys, gtr, bs, drums.
- Maple Street - Maple Street octet arrangement – A straight eighths moody uptempo ballad from Bill Fulton’s 2002 CD “Time.” cond, tpt, alto sax, ten sax, trb, keys, gtr, bs, drums.
- Lights - Lights octet arrangement – From the Bill Fulton 2009 cd release “About 12:00am.” A smooth jazz funky tune with lots of emotion. Inspired by Dave Grusin compositions. Features alto sax and bass.
- In Your Dreams - In Your Dreams octet arrangement – This chart is from Bill Fulton’s 2002 CD “Time.” A pensive original in 3/4 by Bill Fulton. This composition has a very interesting and logical chord progression that contunues to cycle back on itself. cond, tpt, alto sax, ten sax, trb, keys, gtr, bs, drums.
- Bolivia - Bolivia octet arrangement – From the Bill Fulton 2009 cd release “About 12:00am.” An arrangement by Bill Fulton of the timeless classic Bolivia by pianist Cedar Walton. This arrangement has all the earmarks of the original but with creative voice-leading as well as an exciting shout chorus which features your drummer.
- Alice In Wonderland - Alice In Wonderland – An arrangement by noted Los Angeles pianist/vocalist John Proulx with an orchestration by Los Angeles copyist/trombonist Curt Berg of that timeless classic by Bill Evans, Alice In Wonderland. In a cool jazz 3/4 meter, you will be mesmerized by the choice reharmonization of this classic melody. A very fun chart for [...]
- Girl of the Moment - Girl of the Moment octet arrangement – From the Bill Fulton 2009 cd release “About 12:00am.” An original composition which features soprano sax. This is a lilting smooth jazz piece that exudes emotion and sexiness. The recording features Eric Marienthal with an inspired melody and solo interpretation.
- Land That Time Forgot - Land That Time Forgot, The octet arrangement – An uptempo Latin funk celebration from Bill Fulton’s 2002 CD “Time.” cond, tpt, alto sax, ten sax, trb, keys, gtr, bs, drums.
- Straight No Chaser - Straight No Chaser octet arrangement – From the Bill Fulton 2009 cd release “About 12:00am.” A vocal version of the Thelonious Monk classic. Jeff Robinson is the vocalist on the CD. An extended solo section and shout chorus are featured.
- The Force - Force, The octet arrangement – A fusion barn-burner if there ever was one. Latin funk is the suggested feel on the blowing sections. This chart is from Bill Fulton’s 2002 CD “Time.” cond, tpt, alto sax, ten sax, trb, keys, gtr, bs, drums.
- Cow Poetry - Cow Poetry octet arrangement – An orchestrated fusion jazz experience from Bill Fulton’s 2002 CD “Time.” Some latin funk feel is evident in the solo sections. cond, tpt, alto sax, ten sax, trb, keys, gtr, bs, drums.
- Time & Space - Time & Space octet arrangement – A very difficult chart that has multiple instances of metric modulation and hemiolas!… is that really a word? This piece is so difficult, I have tried to rewrite the chart so many times so musiciians could read it and make sense out of it! At this writing (9/6/08) I [...]
