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Shallow

Shallow - Bigband Score Description

The beautiful ballad from the 2018-movie "A Star is born" starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - E minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

Big Band+vocal

 

  • Composer - STEFANI GERMANOTTA, MARK RONSON, ANDREW WYATT, ANTHONY ROSSOMANDO
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 14. 2024
  • Price - €80 / DKK 600 / USD 95

 

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Flowers - Miley Cyrus

Flowers - Miley Cyrus - Bigband Score Description

"Flowers" by American singer Miley Cyrus from her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation (2023). In a well-sounding, easy to play arrangement for vocal and big band.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - A minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

Vocal+Bigband

 

  • Composer - Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein, Michael Pollack
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 14. 2024
  • Price - €92 / DKK 690 / USD 109

 

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Belleville

Belleville - Bigband Score Description

Challenging chart including the original Django Reinhardt Solo scored for the Clarinet/Sax-section.

Listen to the Bigband Arrangement of Belleville here


Grade - advanced
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - no
Key - C
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/5/5-Solo Guit - Guit - Pno - Bass - Drums

 

  • Composer - Django Reinhardt
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 25. 2023
  • Price - €62 / DKK 465 / USD 74

 

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Jens Vejmand

Jens Vejmand - Bigband Score Description

This big band-version of the danish folksong Jens Vejmand by Carl Nielsen was originally arranged for a Danish Radio Big Band project featuring Richard Bona.

Listen to the arrangement here


Grade - advanced
Genre - Danish songs
Vocal - no
Soloist - no
Key - C
Duration - 7 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/Piano/Guit/Bass/Drums

 

  • Composer - Carl Nielsen
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 7. 2023
  • Price - €80 / DKK 600 / USD 95

 

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My Favorite Things

My Favorite Things - Bigband Score Description

My Favorite Things in a medium 5/4-groove going to up-tempo 4/4 swing. As recorded on the album "We´ve Just Begun" by Sinne Eeg with the Danish Radio Big Band.
Listen to Bigband Arrangement here: My Favorite Things


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - D minor
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/voc/rhythm

 

  • Composer - Rodgers/Hammerstein
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 21. 2022
  • Price - €72 / DKK 540 / USD 86

 

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Night And Day

Night And Day - Bigband Score Description

Cole Porter famous evergreen Night and Day. Here in a rock version for bigband with vocal.



Listen to the Night and Day bigband arrangement here


Grade - medium
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Bb
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

5 Sax, 5 Trpt, 4 Trb, Gt, Key, Bs, Dr, Vocal

 

  • Composer - Cole Porter
  • Arranger - Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Added - Jul 9. 2022
  • Price - €72 / DKK 540 / USD 86

 

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Im Getting Sentimental Over You

Im Getting Sentimental Over You - Bigband Score Description

Transcription from a live performance by Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1980's.
A beautiful ballad featuring a lead trombone.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - D
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

Cl AS 2TS BS, 5 Trpt, 4 Trb, Gt, Key, Bs, Dr, Vocal

 

  • Composer - Glenn Miller
  • Arranger - Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Added - Dec 7. 2021
  • Price - €72 / DKK 540 / USD 86

 

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Chicago - Introduction

Chicago - Introduction - Bigband Score Description

Big band arrangement for the very first song of their 1st album "Chicago Transit Authority".
This is challenging but good for practicing time and tempo changes.
Solos are also transcribed for trumpet and trombone, not for guitar.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - G minor
Duration - 6 minutes

Line-up

5 Sax, 5 Trpt, 4 Trb, Gt, Key, Bs, Dr, Vocal

 

  • Composer - Terry Kath
  • Arranger - Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Added - Sep 25. 2021
  • Price - €58 / DKK 435 / USD 69

 

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Merry Christmas Baby

Merry Christmas Baby - Bigband Score Description

A male-female Christmas duet song.
Vocal transcribed from a recording by Sinne Eeg & Bobo Moreno.
Soloist: Tenorsax


Grade - medium
Genre - Blues
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Bb
Duration - 3.2 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guitar/piano/bass/drums, male and female vocal

 

  • Composer - Otis Redding
  • Arranger - Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Added - Nov 29. 2020
  • Price - €43 / DKK 323 / USD 51

 

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The Christmas Song

The Christmas Song - Bigband Score Description

"The Christmas Song" (commonly subtitled "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" or, as it was originally
subtitled, "Merry Christmas to You") was written in 1945 by Robert Wells and Mel Tormé.
This arrangement is in the style of Nat King Cole’s version.


Grade - medium
Genre - Evergreen
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Db
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Wells/Tormé
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Nov 25. 2020
  • Price - €74 / DKK 555 / USD 88

 

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Writings On The Wall

Writings On The Wall - Bigband Score Description

A bigband arrangement of the theme song that Sam Smith recorded for the James Bond film “Spectre”.

It‘s in the original key, so it is rather high for a male vocalist. On the other hand it can be sung by a female vocalist as well. The lead alto part doubles on the flute, but there is also an addiFonal Alto 1 part for no flute in the package.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop/Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - F minor
Duration - 4.36 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums + OpFonal Flute in alto 1 part

 

  • Composer - Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Apr 4. 2020
  • Price - €65 / DKK 488 / USD 77

 

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No Time To Die

No Time To Die - Bigband Score Description

The new theme song from Billie Eilish for the upcoming James Bond movie of the same name. The Song released through Darkroom and Interscope Records on February 13, 2020. It’s written by Eilish herself and her brother Finneas O’Connell, and recorded in a bedroom studio. At age 18, Eilish is the youngest artist in history to write and record a James Bond theme song. The key and form in the arrangement is just like the original.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - E minor
Duration - 4.2 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums + Optional Flute/Clarinet in alto parts

 

  • Composer - Billie Eilish & Finneas OConnell
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 28. 2020
  • Price - €65 / DKK 488 / USD 77

 

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All Time High

All Time High - Bigband Score Description

John Barry and Tim Rice's theme song from "Octopussy" - a James Bond movie that came out in 1983. Originally performed by Rita Coolidge.
The grade of this arrangement is easy-medium. It features a female vocalist and has an Alto Sax solo at the end.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - F
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

 

  • Composer - John Barry/Tim Rice
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Mar 6. 2020
  • Price - €62 / DKK 465 / USD 74

 

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This Could Be The Start Of Something Big

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big - Bigband Score Description

A male-female duet song. Transcription from a recording by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Bb
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

5sax/5trpt/4bone/guitar/keyboard/bass/drums, male and female vocal

 

  • Composer - Steve Allen
  • Arranger - Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Added - Jan 7. 2020
  • Price - €50 / DKK 375 / USD 60

 

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Cant Help Falling In Love

Cant Help Falling In Love - Bigband Score Description

Elvis sang this song in the movie "Blue Hawaii" and made it a smash hit. Also known as "Wise Men Say"


Grade - medium
Genre - Evergreen
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Eb
Duration - 3.4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Weiss/Peretti/Creatore
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Oct 25. 2019
  • Price - €72 / DKK 540 / USD 86

 

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Always on my mind

Always on my mind - Bigband Score Description

The song has been a crossover hit, charting in both the country and western and pop categories. First recorded by B.J. Thomas in 1969. Later by Elvis in 1972 and Pet Shop Boys in 1987. Now available in a JazzBallad Michael Bublé style with a solo for the bassplayer.


Grade - medium
Genre - Evergreen
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 4.2 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums + Optional Flute in alto part

 

  • Composer - Johnny Christopher, Mark James, and Wayne Carson
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Oct 25. 2019
  • Price - €67 / DKK 503 / USD 80

 

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Return To Sender

Return To Sender - Bigband Score Description

As sung by Elvis in the movie "Girls! Girls! Girls!!, with a new inserted solosection for the trombone player, followed by a shoutchorus.


Grade - medium
Genre - Evergreen
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - F
Duration - 3.4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Winfield Scott/Otis Blackwell
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Oct 24. 2019
  • Price - €65 / DKK 488 / USD 77

 

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Kentucky Rain

Kentucky Rain - Bigband Score Description

In the style of Elvis. It was one of his early hits i the 70's.
Kentucky Rain for Bigband. Elvis Presleys music is still alive in this nice, male vocal bigband arrangement.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 4.25 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums Alto 1 plays Flute. Optional clarinet for Tenor 2

 

  • Composer - Eddie Rabbitt/Dick Heard
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Oct 23. 2019
  • Price - €62 / DKK 465 / USD 74

 

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Blues en Mineur

Blues en Mineur - Bigband Score Description

Playful and swinging chart, arranged for The Danish Radio Big Band feat. Adrien Moignard in order to celebrate Django Reinhardt's 100 year Anniversary in 2010.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - G minor
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

Solo Guit/Flute1, flute 2, clarinet in Bb 3, Tenor, Bass Clar/5 tps/5 tbns/Pno/Guit/Bass/Drms

 

  • Composer - Django Reinhardt
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 22. 2019
  • Price - €72 / DKK 540 / USD 86

 

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Yesterdays

Yesterdays - Bigband Score Description

“Yesterdays” was written by Jerome Kern, with a lyric by Otto Harbach, for the show “Roberta” (1933), where it was introduced by Irene Dunne.
Billie Holdiday included it on her 1953 album “An Evening with Billie Holiday,” which was her second studio LP. Here in an easy-going swing arrangements, where the lead alto doubles on Flute


Grade - easy
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - F minor
Duration - 4.2 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums + Flute in alto part

 

  • Composer - Jerome Kern
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Oct 21. 2019
  • Price - €56 / DKK 420 / USD 67

 

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Just A Gigolo

Just A Gigolo - Bigband Score Description

The trumpeter/Singer Louis Prima Combined these two hits in 1956. This arrangement is in the same Up-tempo Party Style. Los of fun for the whole bigband. Just A Gigolo perfect party bigband score.


Grade - easy
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Ab
Duration - 4.3 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Julius Brammer/Leonello Casucci
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 2. 2019
  • Price - €67 / DKK 503 / USD 80

 

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Jungle Boogie

Jungle Boogie - Bigband Score Description

Jungle Boogie in style of Kool & The Gang. All the vocals sung by the different Horn-sections. Perfect for a dancing event with the bigband


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazzfunk
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - G minor
Duration - 3.3 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Clavinet/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Kool & The Gang
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 2. 2019
  • Price - €63 / DKK 473 / USD 75

 

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Isn't She Lovely

Isn't She Lovely - Bigband Score Description

The Stevie Wonder classic transposed to C major. Starting out with the original feel and features the Tenorsax player. From the Shout Chorus, which is created from Stevie's original solo, it transforms into a classic bigband-shuffle until the end.
A wonderful and suitable arrangement for the bigband.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 5.2 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Stevie Wonder
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 2. 2019
  • Price - €69 / DKK 518 / USD 82

 

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Son Of A Preacher Man

Son Of A Preacher Man - Bigband Score Description

As Song by Dusty Springfield with an inserted solo section. Get the bigband in rock'n'roll mode with this swinging bigband arrangement of Son of a Preacher Man


Grade - easy
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Eb
Duration - 3.3 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - John Hurley/Ronnie Wilkins
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 2. 2019
  • Price - €59 / DKK 443 / USD 70

 

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You Never Can Tell

You Never Can Tell - Bigband Score Description

As played by Chuck Berry with an open solo section before the Shoutchorus. Bigband arrangement ready to play. Known from the movie Pulp Fiction.


Grade - medium
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 3.2 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer -
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 2. 2019
  • Price - €63 / DKK 473 / USD 75

 

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Misirlou

Misirlou - Bigband Score Description

The Main Theme from PULP FICTION, here ready for the grand bigband, featuring the guitarist. It could be difficult to play because of the high tempo and the key of E


Grade - advanced
Genre - Rock
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - E
Duration - 3.3 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Dick Dale
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 2. 2019
  • Price - €59 / DKK 443 / USD 70

 

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Baby Love

Baby Love - Bigband Score Description

Baby Love
As recorded by Diana Ross/The Supremes with an inserted Solosection. Here available in a nice bigband-arrangement featuring female vocalist.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Holland/Dozier/Holland
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 2. 2019
  • Price - €62 / DKK 465 / USD 74

 

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Man in the mirror

Man in the mirror - Bigband Score Description

MIchael Jacksons world-hit from "Bad". The arrangement is in the original key (G - modulates to A). Level is between easy and medium. Alto 1 doubles on flute (Alto-sax part without flute is provided).


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - G
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5-4-4-Vocal-Piano-Guitar-Bass-Drums

 

  • Composer - Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett Michael Jackson
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 27. 2019
  • Price - €62 / DKK 465 / USD 74

 

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Didnt I Blow your Mind This Time

Didnt I Blow your Mind This Time - Bigband Score Description

Among the Delfonics' signature songs, this slow love ballad is considered one of the most notable early Philly Soul singles and typical of that genre.
The song was featured in the motion picture Jackie Brown as a song that actually drives the plot. It has been covered by many, among them New Kids On The Block.

Originally arranged by Ole Visby for the Danish TipToe Big Band feat. British singer Dawn Joseph and Danish singer Bobo Moreno.

Can be performed with one singer or as a duet. Some doubling in the reeds. Nice solospot for guitar.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - F
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

vocal/5sax/4trbns/4trpts/4rhytm

 

  • Composer - Thom Bell & William Hart
  • Arranger - Ole Visby
  • Ole Visby
  • Added - Sep 18. 2018
  • Price - €58 / DKK 435 / USD 69

 

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Lets Stay Together

Lets Stay Together - Bigband Score Description

Signature song of "The Reverend" Al Green, referred to as "The Last of the Great Soul Singers".

Released as a single in 1971, "Let's Stay Together" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and remained on the chart for 16 weeks and also topped Billboard's R&B chart for nine weeks. It was ranked the 60th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. And it was selected by the Library of Congress as a 2010 addition to the National Recording Registry, which selects recordings annually that are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

Used in many motion pictures, not least in the Quentin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction (1994).

Originally arranged by Ole Visby for the Danish TipToe Big Band feat. Danish singer Bobo Moreno. Some doubling in the reeds.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - C
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

vocal/5sax/4trbns/4trpts/4rhytm

 

  • Composer - Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson
  • Arranger - Ole Visby
  • Ole Visby
  • Added - Sep 18. 2018
  • Price - €58 / DKK 435 / USD 69

 

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Stuck In The Middle

Stuck In The Middle - Bigband Score Description

By Scottish Stealers Wheel. Released as a single 1973, it sold over one million copies, eventually peaking at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 8 in the UK, and number 2 in Canada.[9] In 1992, Quentin Tarantinos film Reservoir Dogs made the song a rock standard. Simple yet catchy and memorable, it's the kind of song that sounds good whether it's performed by a solo artist or a full band.
Originally arranged by Ole Visby for the Danish TipToe Big Band feat. Danish singer Bobo Moreno. Open solo part for any soloist.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - D
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

vocal/5sax/4trbns/4trpts/4trhytm

 

  • Composer - Gerry Rafferty & Joe Egan/Stealers Wheel
  • Arranger - Ole Visby
  • Ole Visby
  • Added - Sep 18. 2018
  • Price - €58 / DKK 435 / USD 69

 

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Mission Impossible

Mission Impossible - Bigband Score Description

Mission Impossible of the TV series and the 1st movie versions are arranged for a big band lineup.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - G minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guitar/keyboard/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Lalo Shifrin
  • Arranger - Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Added - Aug 10. 2018
  • Price - €44 / DKK 330 / USD 52

 

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After You've Gone

After You've Gone - Bigband Score Description

After You've gone Arranged by Frank Foster, transcribed by Tetsuya Masuishi. A recording live in studio by Frank Sinatra and The Quincy Jones Big Band, featuring George Benson. Fitted for a standard big band lineup.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - D
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guitar/piano/bass/drums/male vocal

 

  • Composer - Turner Layton/Henry Creamer
  • Arranger - Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Added - Jul 31. 2018
  • Price - €43 / DKK 323 / USD 51

 

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Samba D'blue

Samba D'blue - Bigband Score Description

Samba D'blue by Mulgrew Miller - here in a great, nice and smooth Bigband arrangement.


Grade - medium
Genre - Latin
Vocal - no
Soloist - no
Key - Bb
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

Alto/flute/Clarinet/Tenor/Bari
trp 1-4
trbn 1-4
pno/gui/bass/drmns

 

  • Composer - Mulgrew Miller
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Dec 17. 2017
  • Price - €55 / DKK 413 / USD 65

 

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For Your Eyes Only (Eb)

For Your Eyes Only (Eb) - Bigband Score Description

Swing-bigbandversion of another James Bond-classic - with female solo-vocalist. Originally arranged for the danish singer Szhirley & The Danish Radio Bigband.

For Your Eyes Only also available in F major here


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Eb
Duration - 4.18 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4+rythm section

 

  • Composer - Bill Conti
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Nov 25. 2017
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Besame Mucho

Besame Mucho - Bigband Score Description

Bigband arrangement Besame Mucho. Transcription of Diane Schuur's "Besame Mucho" with Maynard Ferguson. Afro Cuban 6/8.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Latin
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - G minor
Duration - 6 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guitar/piano/bass/drums/female vocal

 

  • Composer - Consuelo Velázquez
  • Arranger - Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Added - Sep 26. 2017
  • Price - €44 / DKK 330 / USD 52

 

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Mr. Kiss Bang Bang

Mr. Kiss Bang Bang - Bigband Score Description

"Mr. Kiss Bang Bang" was originally written to the James Bond movie picture "Thunderball". Unforturnately the song were never used due to some problems with Shirley Bassey's vocal.

Very close to the release date of the movie, the producers decided to use another song: "Thunderball", that was written in a rush, also By John Barry, a few days earlier. Tom Jones who sung the theme, fainted during the recordings. Read more on wikipedia.

Here you will find a top tuned Big Band arrangement that will make your bands vocalist shine super bright, and bring the audience into a epic agent-bond-60s-movie-mood.

Also a lot of action is going sax-section where the sax-people will need to find their flutes and clarinets. (Sax-version is available on request - contact Bigband-scores.com )


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - C
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

cl/fl/ten1-2/bar
trpts1-4
trbns1-3/tuba
key/gui/bass/drms
vocal

 

  • Composer - John Barry/Leslie Bricusse
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 5. 2017
  • Price - €56 / DKK 420 / USD 67

 

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Have You Ever Seen the Rain

Have You Ever Seen the Rain - Bigband Score Description

Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival arranged in swing style for bigband. The arrangement is a sound collage with many phrases from Count Basie Orchestra. So, the song should sound familiar to Count Basie fans.
Instrumental. The rhythm section is Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums. Trumpet1 range is up to written D6.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - Ab
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/4

 

  • Composer - John Fogerty
  • Arranger - Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Tetsuya Masuishi
  • Added - Jun 17. 2017
  • Price - €50 / DKK 375 / USD 60

 

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This Christmas - Ab major

This Christmas - Ab major - Bigband Score Description

This Christmas in the key of Ab for female vocalist.

This Christmas available in Bb major here

This Christmas" also available for male vocal here F-major

A motown christmas song. The song was featured in the movie picture "This Christmas" starring: Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Chris Brown among others.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - no
Soloist - no
Key - Ab
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5 saxes
4 trpts
4 trbns
Vocal
Piano
Guit/Bass/Drums, Perc

 

  • Composer - Donny Hathaway, Nadine McKinnor
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Nov 25. 2016
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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This Christmas - version for female singer

This Christmas - version for female singer - Bigband Score Description

This Christmas in the key of Bb for female.

"This Christmas" also available for male vocal here

A motown christmas song. The song was featured in the movie picture "This Christmas" starring: Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Chris Brown among others.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Bb
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5 saxes
4 trpts
4 trbns
Vocal
Piano
Guit/Bass/Drums, Perc

 

  • Composer - Donny Hathaway, Nadine McKinnor
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Nov 11. 2016
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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You know my name (Ab-minor)

You know my name (Ab-minor) - Bigband Score Description

Another 007 bigband-arrangement from the James Bond film "Casino Royale". This chart was commissioned by the DR Bigband for the 2010 X-Factor show in danish television.

Bb- version avaiable here


Grade - medium
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Ab minor
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

Vocal/5/4/4/Guit/Pia/Bass/Dr

 

  • Composer - David Arnold, Chris Cornell
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 8. 2016
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Love Is Here To Stay (sax version)

Love Is Here To Stay (sax version) - Bigband Score Description

Love Is Here To Stay - an all time jazz standard by Gerswhin. Here in a bigband arrangement for standard bigband setup with vocal or tenor sax solo part. No doubles in sax section.


Available here in a version with doubles in the sax parts if you have flutes and clarinets available in your band. Love is Here To Stay Bigband with Flutes and Clarinets version.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - F
Duration - 5.26 minutes

Line-up

altosax1-2/tenorsax1-2/baritonesax
trp1-4
trbn1-4
tenorsax solo
drums/guit/piano/bass

 

  • Composer - Gershwin
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Mar 30. 2016
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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License To Kill

License To Kill - Bigband Score Description

The Theme Song from the James Bond Movie Picture "License To Kill" from 1989. Performed by Gladys Knight the theme song became a worldwide hit. The Hornline is orginally from the first Bond movie "Goldfinger". A perfect chart for your band and vocalist.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Ab
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

alt1&2/tenor1&2/baritone/trp1-4/trbn1-4/vocal/pno/guit/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Narada Michael Walden, Jeffrey Cohen and Walter Afanasieff
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 20. 2016
  • Price - €67 / DKK 503 / USD 80

 

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Soul Bossa Nova

Soul Bossa Nova - Bigband Score Description

Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones is the sound of the 60's bigband and easy-listening, swinging bossa nova that is famous all over the world. A lot of funky stuff for the flutes and a perfect chart for dancing. This arrangement is as it is performed on the record: "Big Band Bossa Nova"


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - Bb
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

Piccoloflute/Flute1&2/tenor/flute5/trp1-4/trbn1-4/pno/guit/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Quincy Jones
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 20. 2016
  • Price - €62 / DKK 465 / USD 74

 

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We Have All The Time In The World

We Have All The Time In The World - Bigband Score Description

From the James Bond Movie picture "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" Music by John Barry, Lyrics By Hal David and Sung by Loius Armstrong. Here in a fantastic Bigband setting. Nice Bigband Arrangement with a lot of good stuff in the woodwind section.

Listen to the arrangement by clicking "listen". Preview on the "Preview Score" button


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - G
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

flute/clarinet/tenor1&2/trp1-4/trbn1-4/voice/keys/guit/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - John Barry
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 10. 2016
  • Price - €58 / DKK 435 / USD 69

 

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If I Aint Got You (Eb)

If I Aint Got You (Eb) - Bigband Score Description

Alicia Keys made this tune famous all over the world. Here you find it in a swinging "easy to make it work perfect" arrangement for your bigband. Your vocalist will love it, so go ahead and buy the bigband chart before your neighbour.

Also available in G and F


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Eb
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

alto1&2/tenor1&2/barytone/trp1-4/trb1-4/voice/pno/guit/bass/drumns

 

  • Composer - Augello-Cook
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 10. 2016
  • Price - €47 / DKK 353 / USD 56

 

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Nobody Does It Better

Nobody Does It Better - Bigband Score Description

From the James Bond movie picture "The Spy Who Loved Me". Wonderful version close to the original Carly Simon version.

Please listen to the MP3 preview to get an idea how this great arrangement will sound when having your bigband play this chart.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - D
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

alt1/flute;alt2;tenor1&2;barytone;trp1-4;trb1-4;pno;guit;bass;drms

 

  • Composer - Marvin Hamlisch
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 10. 2016
  • Price - €57 / DKK 428 / USD 68

 

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Last Christmas Eb-major

Last Christmas Eb-major - Bigband Score Description

Eb-major Last Christmas

Wham's christmas-megahit from 1984 in a swinging "how I imagine Basie would have played it"-setting.


Last Chritmas - Also available in Bb for a Male vocalist!


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Eb
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

Vocal - 5/4/4-piano, guitar, bass, drums

 

  • Composer - George Michael
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Dec 5. 2015
  • Price - €48 / DKK 360 / USD 57

 

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You Only Live Twice

You Only Live Twice - Bigband Score Description

Agent 007 and the Japanese secret service ninja force in "You Only Live Twice" the James Bond movie from 1967. This bigband score featuring the title song as sung by Nancy Sinatra. Includes a stunning vocal part, and lot of fun going on in the woodwind section. Get the best out of your band with this great Bond Bigband arrangement.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - C
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

Piccolo flute/Clarinet/Tenor 1/Bass Clarinet/Flute/4trpts/4trbns/Voice/Piano/Guitar/Bass/Drums

 

  • Composer - John Barry
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 21. 2015
  • Price - €54 / DKK 405 / USD 64

 

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Live and Let Die

Live and Let Die - Bigband Score Description

One of the most famous 007 Bond-themes, Live and Let Die. Big Band Arrangement with a lot of action, supporting Paul McCartneys great composition from 1973.


Grade - medium
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - G
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

5saxes/4trumpets/4trombones/voice/piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Paul & Linda McCartney
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 21. 2015
  • Price - €56 / DKK 420 / USD 67

 

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Thriller

Thriller - Bigband Score Description

The title-song from the best selling album of all times. Michael Jacksons "Thriller" in a crisp, fairly easy-to-play vocal/bigband-setting.

Listen to recording of Thriller arrangement here


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - C# minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/5/5/Vocal/Piano/Guitar/Bass/Drums/(Perc.)

 

  • Composer - Rod Temperton
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Mar 30. 2015
  • Price - €50 / DKK 375 / USD 60

 

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Skyfall

Skyfall - Bigband Score Description

Skyfall - the James Bond movie picture. The theme song in a nice not to advanced bigband arrangement. Buy the scores online here.

As sung by Adele, but with a Bond-signature at the beginning. Sax-version without doubles included.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - C minor
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/voc/guit/pno/bass/drums Alto 1/Flute - Alto2/Flute - Tenor 1/Clr - Tenor 2/Clr. - Baritone/Bs. Clr. Optional Sax-version (without doubles) included

 

  • Composer - ADELE/P. EPWORTH
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 7. 2015
  • Price - €54 / DKK 405 / USD 64

 

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James Bond Theme

James Bond Theme - Bigband Score Description

Bigband Sheets Music James Bond Theme

The Classic James Bond Theme arranged for Bigband including a Tenor Sax Solo and a slower "suspense intro"

From "Dr. No" (feat. Seam Connery) in 1962 to "Spectre" (feat. Daniel Craig) the James Bond 007 theme is an all time classic. Here you will find a easy to be played Bigband Arrangement and a nice score for bigband setup.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/pna/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Monty Norman
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 7. 2015
  • Price - €55 / DKK 413 / USD 65

 

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John Williams Medley

John Williams Medley - Bigband Score Description

Some of the greatest movie hits from John Williams arranged for bigband. Including "Superman Love Theme" and "E.T. Flying Theme" in 5/4, "STARWARS Cantina Band" in a traditional arrangement and the "STARWARS Main Theme" transformed to bigband-swing.

Keys: C - Ab - F - Dm

Incredible John Williams Bigband chart available for instant download.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - no
Key - C
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/pna/bass/drums Alto 1/Flue - Alto 2/Flute - Tenor 1/Clr. Sax Version (without doubles) included

 

  • Composer - John Williams
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 7. 2015
  • Price - €53 / DKK 398 / USD 63

 

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Superheroes

Superheroes - Bigband Score Description

A Funky 2nd-groove in 4/4 and 3/4 tributing "Captain Chaos" from the "Cannonball Run" movie series.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Jazzfunk
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - Bb
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Rhodes/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - John Kristensen
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 7. 2015
  • Price - €54 / DKK 405 / USD 64

 

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Simple Sense of Being

Simple Sense of Being - Bigband Score Description

Get your Big band going with some Brazilian inspired Samba.

Bigband score arranged with vocal part.

Fast Samba-feel with a Rubato intro/outro for vocal/piano.

Commissioned by Tiptoe Bigband.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Latin
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Bb
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/pna/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Lyrics by V. Mortensen & Niels HP/ Music by Lars Jansson
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 7. 2015
  • Price - €49 / DKK 368 / USD 58

 

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam - Bigband Score Description

A Flugelhorn/Trumpet feature I wrote in memory of an old friend/trumpetplayer. Medium grade tune for Bigbands.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 6 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums Alto 1 double on Flute

 

  • Composer - John Kristensen
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 7. 2015
  • Price - €46 / DKK 345 / USD 55

 

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How Sweet It Is

How Sweet It Is - Bigband Score Description

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) originally by Marvin Gaye but here in a little more Bluesy / Jazzy Bigband Chart with a great vocal part.

Bluesy shuffle swing in style of the Bublé recording from the record "It's Time".

A easy going bigband arrangement, great for ballroom dancing.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - G
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Holland/Dozier
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 7. 2015
  • Price - €52 / DKK 390 / USD 62

 

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Garden Of My Past

Garden Of My Past - Bigband Score Description

A Groovy Latin Song - as performed by Veronica Mortensen. This Bigband arrangement was commissioned by Tiptoe Bigband.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - C minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Piano/bass/drums Alto 1 double on Flute

 

  • Composer - VeronicaMortensen & Niels HP
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 7. 2015
  • Price - €42 / DKK 315 / USD 50

 

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Calling You

Calling You - Bigband Score Description

The Nr. 1 hit from the movie "Bagdad Café". Including a sax-solo and a "bolero-feel" in last part of this Bigband arrangement featuring af Vocal Part.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Pop/Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Bb
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Rhodes/bass/drums Alto 1/Flute, Alto 2/Flute, Tenor 1/Clr., Tenor 2/Soprano, Bari./Bs. Clr.

 

  • Composer - Bob Telson
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 7. 2015
  • Price - €47 / DKK 353 / USD 56

 

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Blue Dawn

Blue Dawn - Bigband Score Description

A lyrical piece in different minor keys and different time signatures. Including a trumpet- and a guitarsolo.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 6 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/Rhodes/bass/drums Alto Saxes doubles on Flute Tenor Saxes doubles on Clarinet Baritone Sax doubles on Bs. Clr.

 

  • Composer - John Kristensen
  • Arranger - John Kristensen
  • John Kristensen
  • Added - Mar 6. 2015
  • Price - €60 / DKK 450 / USD 71

 

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Late in the evening

Late in the evening - Bigband Score Description

Easy to play instrumental version of the Paul Simon-hit. Including the legendary horn shout-chorus. Make sure your drummer checks out Steve Gadds mozambique-groove.


Grade - easy
Genre - Pop
Vocal - no
Soloist - no
Key - F
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/Keys/Guit/Bass/Drms/(Perc)

 

  • Composer - Paul Simon
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 8. 2015
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Rise like a Phoenix

Rise like a Phoenix - Bigband Score Description

The winner of The Eurovision Song Contest 2014, sung by the austrian singer Conchita Wurst.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - D minor
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/Lead Vocal/Piano/Guitar/Bass/Drums

 

  • Composer - Charly Mason, Joey Patulka, Ali Zuckowski and Julian Maas
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 6. 2015
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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This Christmas (male vocal)

This Christmas (male vocal) - Bigband Score Description

Donny Hathaway's motown christmas song. The song is originally from 1970 but in 2007 the song was featured in the movie picture "This Christmas" starring: Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Chris Brown among others. Here you'll find a great Bigband Arrangement of the song.

This Christmas - Also available for female vocal here


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - F
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/Vocal/Piano/Guit/Bass/Drums, Perc

 

  • Composer - Donny Hathaway, Nadine McKinnor
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Dec 5. 2014
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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You'll never find a love like mine

You'll never find a love like mine - Bigband Score Description

Legendary Lou Rawls disco-hit from the 1976 album "All things in time".
(Vocal-part is not complete - lyrics though, are included).


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - D
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/Pno/Guit/Bass/Drms

 

  • Composer - Kenny Gamble/Leon Huff
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 25. 2014
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Another Way To Die

Another Way To Die - Bigband Score Description

Hard swinging theme song from the 2008 James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace".


Grade - medium
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - E minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/Vocal/Piano/Guitar/Bass/Drums

 

  • Composer - Jack White/Alicia Keys
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - May 7. 2014
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Spoonful

Spoonful - Bigband Score Description

This chart of Willie Dixons "Spoonful" was arranged for the album "When Jazz meets Blues" featuring the great Robben Ford together with the DR Big Band. This arrangement demands a great deal of action from the whole band.


Grade - medium
Genre - Blues
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - E minor
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/Keys/Vocal/Guitar/opt. add. guit/Bass/Drums

 

  • Composer - Willie DIxon
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Apr 9. 2014
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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The Lovecats

The Lovecats - Bigband Score Description

The Cure's hit from ´83 - this chart was originally made for danish X-Factor show in 2009. The version that can be heard on YouTube is a little shorter than the offered chart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcwqZ6aXCJ8&ab_channel=MathiasJensen


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Eb minor
Duration - 3.5 minutes

Line-up

Voc/Alto, Clar, Ten, Ten, Bari/4/3 Tbns/Tuba/Pno/Guit/Bass/Drms

 

  • Composer - Robert Smith
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Mar 1. 2014
  • Price - €62 / DKK 465 / USD 74

 

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Not just a date

Not just a date - Bigband Score Description

Nice, swinging blues (medium tempo) by the danish blues-guitarist Ole Frimer recorded live at the Aarhus Intl. Jazz Festival with Klüvers Bigband feat. Veronica Mortensen, Dave Samuels and Dennis Mackrel.


Grade - medium
Genre - Blues
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 6 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4, Vocal, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, opt. Vibraphone

 

  • Composer - Ole Frimer
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 18. 2014
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Too Late

Too Late - Bigband Score Description

A funky original in 7/4 by Veronica Mortensen recorded live at the Aarhus Intl. Jazz Festival with Klüvers Bigband feat. Veronica, Dave Samuels and Dennis Mackrel. Sax-section doubles on flutes, clarinets and bass clarinet.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - A minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4, Vocal, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

 

  • Composer - Veronica Mortensen/Niels H.P.
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 18. 2014
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Busy

Busy - Bigband Score Description

Fun piece in 5/4 by the swedish jazz-pianist and composer, Lars Jansson - originally titled "Give me five". Veronica added lyrics to the tune and the arrangement was made for a live-recording during the Aarhus International Jazz Festival with Klüvers Bigband featuring Veronica, Dave Samuels and Dennis Mackrell.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4, Vocal, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, opt. Vibraphone

 

  • Composer - Lars Jansson/Veronica Mortensen/Niels H.P.
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 18. 2014
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Rocking Around The Xmas Tree

Rocking Around The Xmas Tree - Bigband Score Description

Another great old christmas hit from the late 50´s - originally recorded by Brenda Lee. Here in the same style as Lou Bega´s Mambo No. 5.
Recorded by Bobo Moreno and DR Big Band on the Merry Christmas, Baby album from 2009.
When buying this chart you will also receive a version in the key of A in addition to the original arrangement.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop/Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4

 

  • Composer - Johnny Marks
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 10. 2013
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle Bell Rock - Bigband Score Description

The wonderful christmas hit from the late 50´s - in the style of the Brenda Lee version but with an additional Thad Jones-like softshout-chorus followed by a bass-solo!
Recorded by Sinne Eeg and DR Big Band on the Merry Christmas, Baby album from 2009


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop/Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - G
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

vocal (female) 5/4/4/Pno/Gui/Bass/Dr.

 

  • Composer - J. Beal/J. Boothe
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 27. 2013
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Vent på mig

Vent på mig - Bigband Score Description

Radio-hit from the movie "En kort en lang". A good challenge for the whole band and especially the brass-section.


Grade - medium
Genre - Latin
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - C
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4

 

  • Composer - Martin Brygmann
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Nov 26. 2012
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Crazy in love

Crazy in love - Bigband Score Description

Beyoncé Knowles Mega world-hit arranged for The Danish Radio Bigband for the Danish X-Factor 2009.

Including an 8-bar ensemble-shout. Rock on!

Listen to the arrangement here


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - D minor
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

Voc/5/4/4/Pno/Guit/Bass/Drms

 

  • Composer - Beyoncé Knowles/Jay-Z
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Apr 20. 2012
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Diamonds are forever

Diamonds are forever - Bigband Score Description

Main title by John Barry and Don Black from the 007 movie released in 1971. The song was also recorded in italian by Shirley Bassey as "Una Cascata di Diamanti" (Vivo Di Diamanti).


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - B minor
Duration - 3.5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4

 

  • Composer - Don Black/John Barry
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Apr 19. 2012
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Toxic - Britney Spears

Toxic - Britney Spears - Bigband Score Description

Britney Spears megahit "Toxic" from her 2004 album In The Zone.
If possible the chart requires a Piccolo-flute player. (Soprano sax-part provided to substitute Picc-part).


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - C minor
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

Vocal/5/4/4/Keys/Guit/Bass/Dr

 

  • Composer - Cathy Dennis, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg & Henrik Jonback
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Apr 11. 2012
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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You Know My Name (Bb-minor)

You Know My Name (Bb-minor) - Bigband Score Description

Another 007 bigband-arrangement from the James Bond film "Casino Royale". This chart was commissioned by the DR Bigband for the 2010 X-Factor show in danish television.

Also available in Ab-


Grade - medium
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Bb minor
Duration - 3.2 minutes

Line-up

Vocal/5/4/4/Guit/Pia/Bass/Dr

 

  • Composer - David Arnold, Chris Cornell
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Apr 11. 2012
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Chariot

Chariot - Bigband Score Description

Titlesong from Gavin DeGraws 2003 debut-album.
Originally arranged for Gavins appearance on danish television with the DR Bigband.


Grade - medium
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - E minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

Male voc - 5/4/4/Piano/Guitar/Bass/Drums

 

  • Composer - Gavin DeGraw
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Apr 10. 2012
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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A view to a kill

A view to a kill - Bigband Score Description

Another 007-chart for bigband and male vocalist. "A view to a kill" in Smooth Bigband arrangement, quite easy to play (lead-trumpetplayer with high range is needed though).

Listen: A View To A Kill for Bigband

James Bond Bigband Sheets for online download at Bigband-scores.com


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Bb minor
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

5/5/5/guitar/piano/bass/drums/male vocal

 

  • Composer - Duran Duran/John Barry
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Mar 23. 2012
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Last Christmas Bb-major

Last Christmas Bb-major - Bigband Score Description

Wham's christmas-megahit from 1984 in a swinging "how I imagine Basie would have played it"-setting.


Last Christmas - Also available in Eb for a female vocalist!


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Bb
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

Vocal - 5/4/4-piano, guitar, bass, drums

 

  • Composer - George Michael
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 28. 2012
  • Price - €48 / DKK 360 / USD 57

 

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If I ain't got you (F)

If I ain't got you (F) - Bigband Score Description

Alicia Keys wonderful 12/8-ballad - in a well sounding/easy to play bigband-arrangement.

Also available in Eb and G


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - F
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/4 - Vocal (Alto)

 

  • Composer - Augello-Cook, Alicia Keys
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - May 3. 2011
  • Price - €47 / DKK 353 / USD 56

 

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Chuck E's In Love

Chuck E's In Love - Bigband Score Description

Rickie Lee Jones' all time ever-green. Originally arranged for Veronika Mortensen and Klüvers Bigband. Smooth "easy to be played" big-band-arrangement with a vocal part that fit's almost every bigband. The arrangement has an up-tempo jazz outchorus that is not that easy though. This part could be left out.

An optional part for Vibes is included.


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop/Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Bb
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/guit/pno/bass/drms/opt. Vib.-opt. Alto 2/Flute - opt. Tenor 1/Flute

 

  • Composer - Rickie Lee Jones
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Apr 13. 2011
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Goldfinger

Goldfinger - Bigband Score Description

Bond-classic arranged for the Danish Radio Big Band and Szhirley. This arrangement is based upon the Propellerheads remix of the original soundtrack featuring Shirley Bassey. Baritone Sax-solo.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazzfunk
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - D
Duration - 0 minutes

Line-up

Lead Vocal (Female) 5/4/4 - Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Drums

 

  • Composer - John Barry
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Feb 22. 2011
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Higher Ground (Ebm-Fm)

Higher Ground (Ebm-Fm) - Bigband Score Description

12/8 Stevie Wonder-Power! Tons of action for the whole band. With an up-tempo jazz-section in the middle of the chart.
Originally this was a double-bigband arrangement made for Kurt Elling, the BBC Bigband and The Danish Radio Bigband.
The key(s) in the Sound-demo is Dbm-Ebm


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop/Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Eb minor
Duration - 6 minutes

Line-up

Solo Vocal (Female) - 5/4/4 - Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Drums/Perc.

 

  • Composer - Stevie Wonder
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 16. 2011
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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N's Dance

N's Dance - Bigband Score Description

A tribute to the Mardi Gras Festival. Great, bluesy, fun-to-play bigband-chart. 2nd-line grooves and solos with swinging backgrounds.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - Eb
Duration - 6 minutes

Line-up

5/5/4-Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

 

  • Composer - Jesper Riis
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 16. 2011
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Felukka

Felukka - Bigband Score Description

Quiet, flowing piece describing a sailboat trip on the Nile


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - C
Duration - 3.4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4-Keys, Guitar, Bass, Drums Flute 1, opt. Soprano or Alto sax

 

  • Composer - Jesper Riis
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 14. 2011
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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African Skies

African Skies - Bigband Score Description

One of Michael Breckers compositions from the album "Tales from the Hudson". This arrangement was commisioned in 2009 by The Danish Radio Bigband for a project featuring the great Jeff "Tain" Watts.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - F minor
Duration - 7.4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4-Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

 

  • Composer - Michael Brecker
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 12. 2011
  • Price - €50 / DKK 375 / USD 60

 

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Higher Ground (Dbm-Ebm)

Higher Ground (Dbm-Ebm) - Bigband Score Description

12/8 Stevie Wonder-Power! Tons of action for the whole band. With an up-tempo jazz-section in the middle of the chart.
Originally this was a double-bigband arrangement made for Kurt Elling, the BBC Bigband and The Danish Radio Bigband.


Grade - advanced
Genre - Pop/Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Db minor
Duration - 6 minutes

Line-up

Solo Vocal - 5/4/4 - Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums, Perc

 

  • Composer - Stevie Wonder
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 12. 2011
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Somebody to love

Somebody to love - Bigband Score Description

One of Queen's innumerous hits. The arrangement was commisioned by The Danish Radio Bigband for a special bigband-night in the danish XFactor.
(Midi-mp3demo)


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - Ab
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

Solo Vocal - 5/4/4/Keys/Bass/Drums

 

  • Composer - Queen/Freddie Mercury
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 6. 2011
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Little shoes

Little shoes - Bigband Score Description

Little shoes was originally recorded on Mike Sterns album "Upside-downside" from the 80's. This arrangement was made for a DRBB project with Mike in 2007. Available on the album "Chromazone".


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - Bb
Duration - 5.43 minutes

Line-up

Solo Guitar - 5/5/5/Keys/Guit(opt.)/Bass/Drms Doubles: Alto 1/Piccolo - Tenor 1/Flute - Baritone/Flute

 

  • Composer - Mike Stern
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 6. 2011
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Tipatinas

Tipatinas - Bigband Score Description

Extremely powerful Mike Stern-composition. The arrangement is a commisioned work for a Mike Stern/Danish Radio Bigband-collaboration in 2007


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - G
Duration - 7 minutes

Line-up

5-5-4-Solo Guitar (Mike)-Keys-opt.Guitar-Bass-Drums (Tp 5 is opt.)

 

  • Composer - Mike Stern
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 3. 2011
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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If I ain't got you (G)

If I ain't got you (G) - Bigband Score Description

Alicia Keys wonderful 12/8-ballad - in a well sounding/easy to play bigband-arrangement.

Also available in Eb and F


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - G
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4/4-Vocal (alto)

 

  • Composer - Augello-Cook, Alicia Keys
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Jan 3. 2011
  • Price - €47 / DKK 353 / USD 56

 

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Tranquilo!

Tranquilo! - Bigband Score Description

Bolero/cha-cha chill out from the album "New Skies" - The Orchestra.


Grade - easy
Genre - Latin
Vocal - no
Soloist - no
Key - C
Duration - 8 minutes

Line-up

5/5/4+rythm section

 

  • Composer - Jesper Riis
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 7. 2010
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Dr. Feelgood

Dr. Feelgood - Bigband Score Description

Aretha Franklin's "Dr. Feelgood" in a powerful bigband-setting.


Grade - medium
Genre - Blues
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - Eb
Duration - 5.05 minutes

Line-up

Vocal+5/4/4+Rythmsection

 

  • Composer - Aretha Franklin/Ted White
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 6. 2010
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Shorter Voyage

Shorter Voyage - Bigband Score Description

A tribute to one of my favourite inspirators of all times - Wayne Shorter. This composition was recorded by the danish bigband The Orchestra in 2001 and is available on the album "New Skies" - The Orchestra plays Lars Møller & Jesper Riis.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - G minor
Duration - 9 minutes

Line-up

5/4(5)/4+rythm section 4th Trp is optional - 2nd Tenor doubles on Flute

 

  • Composer - Jesper Riis
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Oct 5. 2010
  • Price - €50 / DKK 375 / USD 60

 

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Love is here to stay

Love is here to stay - Bigband Score Description

Hip version of the evergreen with the lovely melody accompanied by a smooth, swinging counterline played by bass, guitar, baritone, bass-tbn and tenor.
Can be played with male vocal soloist or as a tenor sax-feature.



Available here in a version without doubles in the sax section. Love Is Here To Stay (sax-version)


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - F
Duration - 5.26 minutes

Line-up

Vocal (male) or Tenorsax solo - 5/4/4+rythm section (Alto1, Alto2/Flute, Tenor1, Tenor2/Flute, Baritone/Bass Clar. Sax-version (without doubles) available on demand!

 

  • Composer - George Gershwin
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 28. 2010
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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Mercy (by Duffy)

Mercy (by Duffy) - Bigband Score Description

Hit song from the album "Rockferry" by Duffy in a crispy bigband-setting.
The Danish Radio Bigband commisioned this arrangement for the danish version of X-Factor 2009.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIIWZRa5-oo


Grade - medium
Genre - Pop
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - G
Duration - 3 minutes

Line-up

Vocal (female)-5/4/4-Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Drums

 

  • Composer - Duffy & Stephen Booker
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 27. 2010
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Tomorrow Never Dies

Tomorrow Never Dies - Bigband Score Description

The James Bond Classics - Tomorrow Never Dies. The Danish Radio Bigband featuring Szhirley.
Very much like the original version except for a little sax-acapella added in the end!


Grade - medium
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - F minor
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4+rythm section (alto flute, flute, clarinet, bass clar., baritone)

 

  • Composer - Sheryl Crow/Mitchell Froom
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 27. 2010
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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GoldenEye

GoldenEye - Bigband Score Description

The James Bond Classics - The Danish Radio Bigband featuring female vocalist Szhirley.
Version in A-minor also included!


Grade - medium
Genre - Rock
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - F# minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4+rythm section

 

  • Composer - Bono & The Edge
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 27. 2010
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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For Your Eyes Only (F)

For Your Eyes Only (F) - Bigband Score Description

Swing-bigbandversion of another James Bond-classic - with female solo-vocalist. Originally arranged for the danish singer Szhirley & The Danish Radio Bigband.

For Youre Eyes Only also available in Eb here


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - F
Duration - 4.18 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4+rythm section

 

  • Composer - Bill Conti
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 27. 2010
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love - Bigband Score Description

Version from the album "Basie meets Bond".
Transcription by Nicolas Kock & Jesper Riis


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - G minor
Duration - 4.11 minutes

Line-up

5/4/4+rythm section

 

  • Composer - Lionel Bart
  • Arranger - Chico O'Farril/George Williams
  • Added - Sep 27. 2010
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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The Nearness Of You - instrumental version

The Nearness Of You - instrumental version - Bigband Score Description

Jazz ballad- arrangement for Klüvers Bigband featuring Birgitte Laugesen


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - no
Soloist - yes
Key - Bb
Duration - 4.3 minutes

Line-up

Tenor Sax - 5/4/4

 

  • Composer - Hoagy Carmichael / Ned Washington
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Sep 17. 2010
  • Price - €40 / DKK 300 / USD 48

 

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Make sure you're sure

Make sure you're sure - Bigband Score Description

Stevie Wonder ballad in a great bigband-arrangement with female vocalist. Veronika Mortensen & Klüvers Bigband.


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - no
Key - E minor
Duration - 4 minutes

Line-up

2 Flutes/2 Clars/Bass Clar/4 tpts/4 tbns/guit/pno/bass/drums

 

  • Composer - Stevie Wonder
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Apr 6. 2010
  • Price - €33 / DKK 248 / USD 39

 

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Still Crazy After All These Years

Still Crazy After All These Years - Bigband Score Description

Paul Simons great song arranged for Robben Ford and The Danish Radio Bigband.

Listen to a recording of the arrangment here


Grade - medium
Genre - Jazz
Vocal - yes
Soloist - yes
Key - F
Duration - 5 minutes

Line-up

Solo Vocal - 5/5/5/guit/pno/bass/drms

 

  • Composer - Paul Simon
  • Arranger - Jesper Riis
  • Jesper Riis
  • Added - Mar 24. 2010
  • Price - €45 / DKK 338 / USD 54

 

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