Big Band - Tony Kadleck

A Day at Shea (Beatles Early Hits) for Big Band
$65

(Lennon/McCartney, arr. Kadleck)

Four favorites that reached #1 as you've never heard them before. Grooves include - jazz waltz ("A Hard Days Night"), reggae ("I Wanna Hold Your Hand"), second line ("She Loves You"), and straight-ahead swing ("Can't Buy Me Love"). Optional high note trumpet solo at the end. (Currently written for 3 trombones.)

Ranges: tpt.-F6, trb.-C5

African Skies for Big Band
$65

(M. Brecker, arr. Kadleck)

Commissioned by the Westchester Jazz Orchestra with soloist Randy Brecker, this polyrhythmic work features solos for trumpet and piano. In addition, there is some rhythmically fun interplay between the saxes and brass section.

Ranges: tpt.-F6, trb.-Bb4

Alright, OK, You Win for Big Band
$65

(Wyche/Watts, arr. Kadleck)

Written for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 9 All-State band, the swing classic is a great choice for bands of all levels. Features solis for each of the sections.

Ranges: tpt.-A5, trb.-A4

Caribbean Fire Dance for Big Band
$65

(J. Henderson, arr. Kadleck)

This classic Joe Henderson tune has plenty of solo space for tenor sax. Recorded by the Westchester Jazz Orchestra on their debut CD, "All In".

Ranges: tpt.-F6, trb.-A4

Creepin' for Big Band
$65

(S. Wonder, arr. Kadleck)

In the style of Elvin Jones, this unique offering "gives the drummer some". Moderately advanced solo changes provide a fun challenge for tenor sax and trombone as well.

Ranges: tpt.-E6, trb.-C5

Desafinado for Big Band
$65

(A. C. Jobim, arr. Kadleck)

Jobim classic. Features solos for trombone and piano, plus a tricky sax soli.

Ranges: tpt.-B5, trb.-D5

Dolphin Dance for Big Band
$65

(H. Hancock, arr. Kadleck)

Recorded by the Westchester Jazz Orchestra on "Maiden Voyage", the feel of this chart alternates between 12/8 and 4/4. Soloists include trumpet, tenor sax, and piano.

Ranges: tpt.Eb6-, trb.-Ab4

Downtown Sounds for Big Band
$65

(J. Rotundi, arr. Kadleck)

Commissioned by the composer, this catchy tune has a straight eighth note feel, and includes fun chords changes for trumpet, and tenor sax.

Ranges: tpt.-C6, trb.-Ab4

Driftin' for Big Band
$65

(H. Hancock, arr. Kadleck)

This is traditional Blue Note at its best! One of Herbie's most swinging tunes, this arrangement has solo space for tenor sax and trumpet, and culminates with the soloists trading fours with the ensemble.

Ranges: tpt.-Eb6, trb.-Bb4

Fort Worth for Big Band
$65

(J. Lovano, arr. Kadleck)

Written to feature Joe Lovano, this chart is wall-to-wall tenor, with some tricky ensemble passages.

Ranges: tpt.-F6, trb.-C5

Freddie Freeloader for Big Band
$65

(M. Davis, arr. Kadleck)

This "Kind of Blue" favorite turns into a roaring blues with plenty of room for improvisation. Includes a soli that uses the first chorus of the original Miles Davis solo.

Ranges: tpt.-G6, trb.-Bb4

Green Tea for Big Band
$65

(J. Scofield, arr. Kadleck)

A Scofield boogaloo with solo changes for trombone and guitar, and an advanced sax soli.

Ranges: tpt.-F6, trb.-G4

How Do You Keep The Music Playing? for Big Band
$65

(Legrand/Bergman, arr. Kadleck)

This pretty ballad is a feature for a trumpeter with a very strong range and soaring sound (on both trumpet and flugelhorn).

Ranges: solo tpt.- F#6, tpt.-C5, trb.-A4

I'm Getting Sentimental Over You for Big Band
$65

(Bassman/Washington, arr. Kadleck)

Made famous by Tommy Dorsey, this arrangement bears little resemblance to the original. It has several odd meters, solos for tenor and trombone (in 7/4 time), and an open drum solo over a reharmonized chorale.

Ranges: tpt.-D6, trb.-C#5

Look to the Sky for Big Band
$65

(A. C. Jobim, arr. Kadleck)

A beautiful yet often overlooked Jobim classic, this acoustic guitar driven offering has solos for piano and baritone sax.

Ranges: tpt.-Db6-, trb.-Bb4

One for Tom for Big Band
$65

(P. D'Rivera, arr. Kadleck)

Written to feature the composer, this samba has fun chord changes for alto sax and trumpet.

Ranges: tpt.-D6, trb.-A4

One Hand, One Heart for Big Band
$65

(L. Bernstein, arr. Kadleck)

A gorgeous love song from "West Side Story", this starts out slowly then builds into a contemporary tour de force. Woodwind doubling is required for the intro section. Solos for alto sax and trumpet.

Ranges: tpt.-Eb6, trb.-C5

Overjoyed for Big Band
$65

(S. Wonder, arr. Kadleck)

1980's classic reworked for big band. Features solos for piano and tenor sax. (Currently written for 3 trombones

Ranges: tpt.-C6, trb.-A4

Room With a View for Big Band
$65

(Kadleck)

Written for trumpet soloist plus big band, this jazz waltz has fun chord changes and some nice obbligato trumpet lines over the band.

Ranges: solo tpt.- F6, tpt.-D6, trb.-A4

Summertime for Big Band
$65

(G. Gershwin, arr. Kadleck)

Funky treatment of this standard with plenty of open space for soloists. (Three trombone parts.)

Ranges: tpt.-D6, trb.-A4

Three to Get Ready for Big Band
$65

(D. Brubeck, arr. Kadleck)

One of Dave Brubeck's finest. A typical mixed meter journey featuring solo changes for alto sax and some fun melodic moments for the piano. (No guitar part.)

Ranges: tpt.-Eb6, trb.-Bb4

Wabash for Big Band
$65

(C. Adderley, arr. Kadleck)

Basie-style swinger with solos (and trading) for both alto sax players. A strong, swinging shout chorus closes it out.

Ranges: tpt.-E6, trb.-B4

What is Hip? for Big Band
$65

(Castillo/Kupka, arr. Kadleck)

One of "T.O.P.'s" biggest hits, this chart features solos for trumpet, keyboard & guitar. The arrangement closely follows the original format.

Ranges: tpt.-E6, trb.-B4

What's Goin' On? for Big Band
$65

(M. Gaye, arr. Kadleck)

Funky treatment of this Marvin Gaye anthem. Solo for alto sax. A nice relaxed feel from the rhythm section is a plus.

Ranges: tpt.-D6, trb.-C5