The marvelous words and music of the swing era with the bands and vocalists that made them famous.

(Paperback Songs). Lots of huge hits in a little book! Includes 112 swinging favorites: Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive * Ain't Misbehavin' * Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much) * Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea * Blue Skies * Body and Soul * Caravan * Cherokee (Indian Love Song) * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree * Heart and Soul * I'm Beginning to See the Light * I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm * In the Mood * Jump, Jive an' Wail * Mood Indigo * Prelude to a Kiss * Route 66 * Satin Doll * Sentimental Journey * Stella by Starlight * Stormy Weather * Tangerine * Tuxedo Junction * The Very Thought of You * What's New? * and more! Includes a Guitar Chord Guide.

Each book in this series begins with a two-color, eight-page foreword containing history and photographs, followed by more than 300 pages of the best titles from the Warner Bros. Publications catalog. Ultimate Big Band & Swing Showstoppers is a swingin' collection of all the best tunes from big bands such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, The Dorsey Brothers, Count Basie and others. More than 100 titles including: Ain't Misbehavin' * Begin the Beguine * Chattanooga Choo Choo * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Get Happy * Goody Goody * I've Got You Under My Skin * It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) * Jeepers Creepers * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Love Walked In * Lullaby of Broadway * The More I See You * Pennsylvania 6-5000 * Smoke Gets in Your Eyes * Stompin' at the Savoy * You'll Never Know * You're the Top and many, many more.

10 for 10 Sheet Music editions are the smartest, most economical choices for building your music library. Grow your repertoire and have lots of fun learning ten of the most popular songs of the 1930s and '40s. This collection offers pianists an introduction to the music of the legendary Big Band Era at a price that can't be beat. Complete lyrics are included, and the arrangements are expertly crafted by Bernadine Johnson to be easily played, yet impressively full-sounding. Titles: Chattanooga Choo Choo * Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (with Anyone Else but Me) * It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) * Moonglow * Moonlight Serenade * My Funny Valentine * Star Dust * A String of Pearls * Take the "A" Train * They Can't Take That Away from Me.

The definitive study of arranging by America's premiere composer, arranger and conductor. A "must" for every musician interested in a greater understanding of arranging. Includes chapters on instrumentation, orchestration and Nelson Riddle's work with Sinatra, Cole and Garland.

It is really hard to find quality Christmas material for jazz ensemble that doesn't require a long time to prepare. Well, here it is! Carl Strommen has arranged a solid medley of all-time favorite Christmas carols in a variety of jazz styles and tempos. You will hear THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, JINGLE BELLS, O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL, and WE THREE KINGS. This is the only Christmas arrangement you will need this year! (5: 47)

Inside the Big Band Drum Chart is a first of its kind drum method that usestraditional and contemporary arrangements performed by a 17 piece jazzensemble as the vehicle to study beats, musical form, ensemble phrasing, articulation, and interpretation. For each arrangement, there is 'talk through' information explaining how the composition is played as well as transcriptions of key beats and melodic information that connects the 'written drum part' to the music. The 248 page book includes a 2.5 hour audio available online and an hour long video demonstrating every exercise in the text. Also included areanecdotes and interviews with legendary big band drummers and arrangers such as Louie Bellson, Jake Hanna, Phil Wilson, Mark Taylor and Bob Curnow.Includes access to online audio/video