This piano feature includes a completely written-out solo piano part so that it can also be played by good classically-trained musicians with little jazz experience. Jazz pianists are, of course, invited to improvise the solo. 1st trumpet: C (2 ledger lines above staff). Instrumentation: big band

This chart features solo space for trombone, soprano sax, piano (optional vibes) and drums, as well as a wild and exciting section with five soprano saxophones in unison, reflecting the intense feeling of Bulgarian folk dances. Clarinets may be substituted for some of the soprano parts, if necessary. Instrumentation: big band

Kaum ein Name begeistert Liebhaber von Bigband-Musik so wie der des über 80jährigen Bill Holman. Holman wurde international bekannt durch seine Arrangements für Stan Kenton. Eine enge Zusammenarbeit verbindet ihn mit Maynard Ferguson und Gerry Mulligan, seine Takes der Standards After You’ve Gone und You Go to My Head sind Klassiker. Im Gespräch mit Bill Dobbins, dem langjährigen Leiter der WDR Big Band und Dozent am Eastman College of Music, schildert Holman seine persönliche Sicht auf Musik.

A beautiful series of harmonic variations on this well-known Christmas favorite is developed with modulations through several different keys, featuring the individual instruments in both solo and ensemble roles. The chromatic harmonies provide an opportunity to work on the expressive aspects of this evocative and lyrical piece. Instrumentation: 6 saxophones (SAATTBar)

A beautiful series of harmonic variations on this well-known Christmas favorite is developed with modulations through several different keys, featuring the individual instruments in both solo and ensemble roles. The chromatic harmonies provide an opportunity to work on the expressive aspects of this evocative and lyrical piece. Instrumentation: string sextet

A beautiful series of harmonic variations on this well-known Christmas favorite is developed with modulations through several different keys, featuring the individual instruments in both solo and ensemble roles. The chromatic harmonies provide an opportunity to work on the expressive aspects of this evocative and lyrical piece. Instrumentation: 6 clarinets