Saw that Youngblood Brass Band have arranged Brooklyn and Wrestlevania for big band. Has anyone tried them? And any chance anyone has a recording of these arrangments?

https://youngbloodbrassbandofficial.bandcamp.com/merch/brooklyn-big-band-jazz-ensemble-sheet-music-arrangement-score-parts-mp3

https://youngbloodbrassbandofficial.bandcamp.com/merch/wrestlevania-big-band-jazz-ensemble-arrangement-score-parts-mp3

I know an arrangement was published by Dameron himself, but the only links lead to a dead website

I made a professionally recorded arrangement of the hit tunes from Wicked for big band and it's on youtube. Hear hit songs from Wicked with that classic burnin' big band sound and screaming trumpet. Please give this a watch as I want to make tons of more big band arrangements of our favorite tracks! https://youtu.be/yrXhSW0VJNY

Is there any market for old big band and jazz records? My uncle had a number of each. He also has a very large collection of jazz cassettes he recorded at local libraries. I hate to just trash them.

I am an amateur composer that recently started self-learning jazz piano and jazz composition. I composed my first blues melody and arranged it for jazz ensemble (sax section, piano, bass and drums). Any feedback would be much appreciated! Specially regarding notation and also how to transition from different types of solos. I created the first solo that is cool jazz style and would like to transition to a bebop style for the second one, but I am not sure how indicate and guide the transition to it (from a Bass in 2 and no drums to drums and a more active bass). Thank you!

Transposed Score: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T_e22bkwjbybuz2kYMfdR75JrUR0DHJP/view?usp=sharing

Non-transposed score: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dgcThiYKbru3mIZPgF2mZErGKKvAGFAA/view?usp=sharing

music: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3Q4dalqtF5-aVvqG2QSY5-QoDICtjG1/view?usp=sharing

Score music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCC8bFk75YY

Hi folks,

My name is Braxton and I am 23 years old. My great grandfather played big band music and wrote a song about his daughter (my grandmother). It is one of the sweetest pieces of art I’ve ever been able to witness. Unfortunately, our family hasn’t been producing musicians for a few generations now. While we’re able to read the lyrics, we have no idea how the song actually sounds. My sweet grandmother is 83 years old and has dementia. Music therapy is a very successful way to try and maintain her lucidity. She remembered the song when we mentioned it to her, and I would love nothing more than to be able to play the song for her again. I’m in search of an ensemble that would be willing to record the song and send it my way. I’m happy to pay, although it probably won’t be much. If this is something you might be able to do please message me to discuss further. I’m not a regular on this sub but I am a new member and look forward to learning! God bless!

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https://www.kcrg.com/2024/12/24/dyersville-radio-station-struggling-amidst-rising-royalty-fees/

Hi all, my big band is doing a couple of 1940s era gigs this coming summer, and I’m looking for good ideas for additions to our Setlist.

So far I have a number of Glenn Miller (7 or 8) so looking for further inspiration.

(Also have sing sing sing, and some Vera lynn)

Recommend me some new modern big bands that has some interesting and hip sounds to em. WDR big band, Jacob Mann Big Band and a bit of Oliver Nelson’s work are pretty hip and new sounding

One of my favorite artists is Russ Morgan. So Tired is my personal favorite song if his, I was introduced to him via an artist called James Leyland Kirby, better known as the Caretaker, he sampled old ballroom music, but, when I actually listened to the samples, it made me realize something. It has an identity, entirely of its own. Music that doesn’t need to be tied in with an artist who just sampled it. I’ve gotten into many old Big Band artists now, Russ Morgan, Ray Noble, and Paul Whitman to name a few, Ive learned to appreciate old things a lot more. One thing how ever is the perpetual loss of well, it. Big band music stopped being popular a long time ago, and yes, there are some outliers, Frank Sinatra I’m looking at you, its still disappointing to see how people don’t care about these old artists anymore. As an actual musician myself (Trombone/Euphonium) music just feels different when your playing it instead of just listening to it. Man… I just love old music… haha… well, I guess that’s one thing with life, things come and things go.

https://youtu.be/iPVMO2Ca5_Q

Amira B (my daughter) singing a killer arrangement of "Stormy Weather" (arr. Kevin Carey) with the wonderful Kevin Blancq Big Band at Swing46 in NYC, Weds 11/20. After an incredible month where Amira sang at The Apollo and Birdland, she'll be at NJPAC this Sunday as one of five finalists in the Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition!

Follow her: Amira B http://www.amirabmusic.com

Hey everyone, I made this video about how I record my big band projects that I write in Dorico using some multitrack methods to record on a tight budget. If you were looking to release some recordings of your compositions and arrangements, this video is for you. I think it is important to follow through on original compositions, record them, and share them with the world.

https://youtu.be/XB9voiInKjM

I can't find a recording of this arrangement on YouTube but here's a recording I recently uploaded of this arrangement to make up for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKmLuSaq1a4

Hi all - I'm organising a very fun, informal big band concert for my workplace, and long story short I need the song "Me and My Shadow", preferably the Frank/Sammy (or Robbie/Jonny) version, but in a key that's more female friendly - Eb is either too high or too low! Due to time constraints (and also everyone is a volunteer!) I'm loathed to spend the time running it through Sibelius, so just asking if anyone has a version in a different key that they'd be willing to swap with me for a song of their choosing? I've got loads of sheets for all kind of combos - big bands, function bands, that sort of thing - I can send you a list. Anyway, delete if inappropriate, but if you don't ask you don't get, right? Thanks!

I would like to hear some songs about being on the verge of starting a relationship. Songs about the anxieties of finally asking and the relief of doing so, songs about entering into a relationship with a good friend, and other similar topics. Thanks for any suggestions!