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Definitely the flag ship of the current jump swing style, this tune was made famous again by Brian Setzer on his popular The Dirty Boogie big band CD. Mark Taylor takes it one step further in this smokin' arrangement. Featuring solos for tenor and guitar, soaring sax lines and ensemble hits, this chart never lets up!

This hot swing tune from the legendary Louis Prima is featured on the jitterbuggin' GAP commercial and is also on the new CD The Dirty Dozen by The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Swing is back and this tune is helping to lead the way!

Here is an easy version of this hot swing classic which was recently recorded by The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Here's a smooth new samba from the pen of John Berry that opens with a trumpet and alto duet. A statement by the entire trumpet section is then followed by the churning full ensemble interspersed with solo drum fills. John's creative harmonic sense gives this a unique and appealing sound. Includes solos for trumpet and alto, as well as an optional open percussion section.

The Brian Setzer big band helped define a new era of uptempo swing style charts. This clever tune from his Vavoom! CD works great for vocalist and is a blast for the band to play as well. Includes plenty of tutti ensemble feature spots as well as solos for tenor and trumpet.

The current swing band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, is producing some of the most exciting music today. This up-tempo swinger in a minor key has the aura of Sing, Sing, Sing complete with featured tom-tom sections and hot ensemble riffs.

This timeless standard has been recorded by many jazz artists in a wide variety of styles. Paul Murtha's version is largely tutti ensemble based at a medium slow tempo and is a nice way to teach your ensemble to swing in the Count Basie style. Full length recording included.

This is the powerful opening track from the acclaimed CD Impulsive! by the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra playing the music of Brazilian composer/pianist Eliane Elias as arranged by the legendary Bob Brookmeyer. This chart simply roars with big band energy and power as the opening full band statement gives way to a relaxed swing shuffle. Featuring brilliant ensemble writing and plenty of solo space for piano this is an arrangement not to be missed by mature bands.