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Click below to see the list of Combo and Big
Band Charts. Check back every couple of months to view the newer charts which are being offered.
COMBO CHARTS
10 to 19 PIECE BAND CHARTS
COMBO CHARTS - $6.99 each
BALLIN’
THE JACK – By James Reese Europe & Chris Smith – Arr. Clyde Grabski 2006 – Jazz Combo - Bb Clarinet,
Bb Tenor Sax, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano - Ballin’ The Jack was written in 1913 by Chris Smith
and recorded by Prince’s Orchestra in 1914, reaching #1 on the charts for 3 weeks! This arrangement uses James Reese
Europe’s intro which has become traditionally connected with the tune.
Listen to BALLING THE JACK
JOINT IS JUMPIN, THE -
Arr. by Clyde Grabski 2008 - Bb Clarinet, Bb Tenor Sax, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar (Opt.), Bass, Drums, Piano -- A
very exciting Dixie-Jump style piece.
Listen to JOINT IS JUMPIN - COMBO
ST. LOUIS BLUES by W. C. Handy – 1914 – Arranged by Clyde
Grabski – 2005 - Bb Clarinet, Bb Tenor Sax, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Bass, Drums, Piano - W. C. Handy (1873-1958) was known
as “The Father of the Blues”. His most famous hit “St. Louis Blues” was published in 1914. Some of
his other standards were Yellow Dog Blues (1914), Beale Street Blues (1916), and Hesitatin’ Blues (1921). This
is a dixieland style arrangement which includes a solo chorus with both written solos and optional ad lib solos.
Listen to ST. LOUIS BLUES
PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND ME HONEY – Albert Von Tilzer – Arr.
Clyde Grabski 2006 - Bb Clarinet, Bb Tenor Sax, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Score - Albert Von Tilzer
(1878-1956) wrote many successful songs including and “I’ll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time” (1920) and
“Take Me Out To The Ball Game” (1908). “Put Your Arms Around Me Honey” (1910) reached #1 on the recording
charts when introduced by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan. This chart is uptempo and cheerful.
Listen to PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND ME
10 PIECE BAND CHARTS - $6.99 each
The numbers in the description designate the instruments in the chart. For
instance, 3(ATB)214 means 3 saxes (Alto, Tenor, Bari), 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, 4 rhythm instruments.
ALL
THE THINGS YOU ARE - Jazz/Swing Band Arrangement – Arr. Clyde Grabski 2006 - 3(ATB)214 The second “open” chorus contains optional solos
for every instrument.
Listen to ALL..THINGS YOU ARE 10pc
AUTUMN
IN NEW YORK by Vernon Duke – Arr. by Clyde Grabski 2006 - 3(ATB)214 – This arrangement is designed for
the medium sized dance band as a slow swing ballad at a tempo of 74. It features and Alto Sax solo.
Listen to AUTUMN IN NEW YORK 10pc
SMOKE
GETS IN YOUR EYES by Jerome Kern 1933 – Arr. by Clyde Grabski 2006 - 3(ATB)214 – This arrangement is
designed for the medium sized dance band as a slow swing ballad at a tempo of 74. It includes solos for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax,
Trumpet, and Piano.
Listen to SMOKE GETS IN..EYES 10pc
17
TO 19 PIECE BAND CHARTS - $8.99 each
ALL
THE THINGS YOU ARE by Jerome Kern – 1939 - 19 Piece Jazz/Swing Band Arrangement – Arr. Grabski –
2006 - 5554 The middle three choruses contains solos for Alto, Tenor, and Trumpet.
LIsten to ALL..THINGS YOU ARE 19pc
BEGUINE MEDLEY - 5444
- A great arrangement which includes You Belong To My Heart, Perfidia, and Come Closer To Me.
Listen to BEGUINE MEDLEY
CAN’T HELP LOVIN’
THAT MAN by Jerome Kern - Arr. Clyde Grabski - 2006 – 5444 - This classic song by Jerome Kern and Oscar
Hammerstein II features solos by the Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone section and Piano. The chart is a slow swing ballad suitable
for a dance band.
Listen to CAN'T HELP LOVIN THAT MAN
JOINT IS JUMPIN, THE -
Arr. by Clyde Grabski 2008 - Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Sax, 1st Bb Tenor Sax, 2nd Bb Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, 1,2,3,4,Bb
Trumpets, 1,2,3,4,Trombones, Guitar (Opt.), Bass, Drums, Piano -- Fats Waller's 1937 exciting Jump style piece.
Listen to JOINT IS JUMPIN 17pc BB
JUST A MINUTE BOSSA NOVA (Grabski) - 2007 - 17Pc Big Band - This
is a medium uptempo Latin instrumental with an energetic, happy melody. The third chorus is open for optional solos.
Listen to JUST A MINUTE BOSSA NOVA
OLD MAN RIVER by Jerome Kern – 1927 – Arr. Clyde Grabski – 2006 - BIG BAND/JAZZ
ENSEMBLE 5444 w/score & programs notes - The swinging fox trot chart offered here is perfect for the dance band of from
10 to 17 players. The Tenor solo is written out or can be improvised from the chord symbols. Tempo is from 120 to 140,
the midi file is played at 128.
Listen to OLD MAN RIVER
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES by Jerome Kern 1933 – Arr. by Clyde Grabski
2006 – Full Big Band 5444 – This arrangement is designed for the dance band of 10 to 17 players as a slow swing
ballad at a tempo of 74. It includes solos for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, and Piano.
SONG IS YOU, THE by Jerome Kern 1932 – Arr. by Clyde Grabski
2008 – Full Big Band 5544 – A driving Jazz Chart for advanced players. It includes solos for Tenor
Sax, Trombone, Trumpet, Piano and Drums. It's 5 minutes long.
Listen to Song Is You - Clip
Listen to SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES
TAKE
ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME by Albert Von Tilzer – 1908 - Arranged by Clyde Grabski – 2004 - 5444 + Score.
- This arrangement of the old standard
begins in ¾ but after four measures it changes to 4/4 and alternates between a jazz swing style and a latin/rock style. Full
of energy, it is appropriate for band competitions or community concerts.
Listen to TAKE ME OUT...BALL GAME
WOLVERINE BLUES by Jelly
Roll Morton - 1923 - Arranged by Clyde Grabski - 2008 - 7454+Score (Fl.,Clar.,AATB, Bass Sax, 4 Trumpets, Tuba, 4
Trombones, 4 rhythm) - A retro-Ragtime-Dixie swing chart designed to work with 10-piece to 20-piece bands. It's
a little challenging but fun to play.
Listen to WOLVERINE BLUES
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