With the exception of a few earlier, previously published charts, most current big band works are published through Ejazzlines/Walrus Music and are available for purchase through their on-line catalog. Good recordings of each piece accompany the on-line description, so one may preview any work by listening to the full recorded performance.
All of my earlier works published by Kendor,, Southern, and Mission, are sadly out of print. As I have copies of most of those charts, if anyone is missing a part, score or whatever, I will be glad to either scan it and send a PDF, or duplicate it to hard copy and send it for the cost of postage and the duplication. Previous titles in the Barnhouse catalog are now available from Ejazzlines or Barnhouse and are listed below. I encourage my customers to check EJazzlines catalog periodically for new releases of previous works, as well as new works. Every new release has been meticulously edited and adheres to the highest standards of professional print publication.
New for 2020 Tentet (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trumpets, trombone, gt, pno, bass drums) Series published by EJazzlines, arranged by Wolking.
What’ll I Do by Irving Berlin Instrumental
This is the first in a new series for Tentets (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s,. trombone, gt, pno., bass and drums). Each standard features two versions of the tune, one instrumental, the other vocal. This medium swing instrumental jazz waltz features solos by trombone, trumpet piano and guitar. Time is a little under 5 minutes.
What’ll I Do by Irving Berlin by Irving Berlin Vocal
This is the first in a new series for Tentets (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s trombone, gt, pno bass and drums) with voice. Each standard features two different versions of the tune, one instrumental, the other vocal. This medium swing vocal jazz waltz also features solos by trombone, trumpet piano and guitar. The key of Bb is the key used by Nat King Cole on his recording of this classic standard.
Who's Sorry Now? by Ted Snyder Instrumental
This classic standard for Tentet (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s trombone, gt, pno bass and drums) is given a medium tempo treatment with solos for drums and tenor sax. It swings hard at its mid tempo groove.
Who's Sorry Now? by Ted Snyder, lyrics Bert Kalmer & Harry Ruby Vocal
This classic standard for Tentet (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s trombone, gt, pno bass and drums) and voice is given a medium tempo treatment. The vocal choruses are in Eb, the same key used by Connie Francis in her well known 1958 recording. Other solos feature drums and tenor sax. It times out at about 4:30.
Cantaloupes Aisle 1 for Tentet by Henry Wolking
This is a new Tentet (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s,. trombone, gt, pno., bass and drums) arrangement of my 2014 big band chart Cantaloupes, Aisle 1. The playback is the big band version, but this tentet chart follows the recording exactly, the only difference being 6 horns instead of 13 with solos still for trombone and tenor sax. On his maiden voyage in search of cantaloupes on an enchanted isle, Captain Herb visited a floating Costco where he discovered he needn’t find an island, he could instead find cantaloupes, aisle 1. This tune is clearly a tribute to the captain and the jazz rock style he developed in the mid 20th century."
COMPLETE CATALOG OF JAZZ ENSEMBLE WORKS, WRITTEN AND/OR ARRANGED BY HENRY WOLKING
Style: Even 8ths Contemporary
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (soprano on lead alto, tenor1/flute) 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, Gt, Pno, Bs, Dr.
Level: Medium
This Piece Of Cake was inspired by two of Debussy's better known melodies from "The Children's Corner" (the clue is in the title). The major part of this chart is in a samba groove with solos for soprano sax and trumpet. The themes are presented with turn of the century (19th -20th) idiomatic rhythms modified for 21st century tastes. An imaginative and energetic walk through the past. Lead trumpet to written C#. 5:30 minutes
Style: Even 8ths Contemporary
Instrumentation: Little Big Band (see below)
Level: Medium
Inspired by "Flowers All Over" a wonderful tune by Dutch pianist Jasper Van't Hoff this even 8th medium tempo march/dance features two groups of three horns (soprano sax, trumpet, alto sax-trumpet, tenor sax, trombone) with piano, bass and drums. Solo changes are included on all parts and cued backgrounds work with any soloist in any combination. This is a refreshingly different, upbeat chart, that offers diversity in standard programming.
Style: Medium Up Tempo Swing
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes no doubles, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 4:30 minutes
Soloists Alto Sax
Level Medium Difficult
The bear is back! From the count off, this chart drives hard. It features alto 1 in an energetic romp that leads to a shout chorus with 4-way counterpoint. Like a river with class 3 rapids, this chart flows through some twisting terrain with great scenery at the end.
● BLIND WILLIE'S SUNBIRD'S SONG
Style: Medium Swing Hard Bop
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes- Alto 1/Soprano, Tenor 1/Flute, Tenor 2/Clarinet, 5 trumpets, 5 Trombones (4 plus bass trb.) Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:40 minutes
Soloists Trumpet, Trombone, Soprano sax (Alto 1)
Level Difficult
Commissioned by Jim Boitos and the Illinois State University Jazz Ensemble, this hard blowing angular chart features the trombone section with a lot of powerful ensemble work. The inspiration comes from a poem. “Have you ever seen a sunbird? Have you heard its song? Blind Willie has, his ears are very long!” Lead trumpet to written F.
Style: Ballad
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes + Flute doubles, 4 trumpets/Flugelhorns, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:10 minutes
Soloists 2 trombones (together)
Level Medium
A Ballad featuring two trombones soloing together, and a brief flute solo in a double time section. Trombone soloists on the recording feature myself and former student, Kevin Stout. The piece was written for my daughter Tova.
● CANNONBALL ADDERLEY MEMORIAL BARBEQUE
Style Ballad/Dbl X swing
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes- Alto 1/Soprano, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:00 minutes
Soloists Bass, Alto 1
Level Medium Difficult
A moving and respectful tribute to Cannonball. This alto sax and bass feature reminisces on the ballad and medium swing aspects of Cannonball's playing. The piece begins with a free modal bass solo, the alto joins in, and time commences into a beautiful ballad. A laid-back double time section follows after which the alto has a chance to stretch out. The ensuing sections are based on my conception of some of Cannonball's more quirky stylistic mannerisms.
Style Jazz Rock
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:50 minutes
Soloists Trombone, Tenor Sax
Level Medium
On his maiden voyage in search of cantaloupes on an enchanted isle, Captain Herb visited a floating Costco where he discovered he needn't find an island, he could instead find cantaloupes, aisle 1. This tune is clearly a tribute to the captain and the jazz rock style he developed in the mid 20th century. 5:30 minutes. Soloist: Trombone, Tenor Sax
● CANTALOUPES AISLE 1 for TENTET
This is a new Tentet (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s,. trombone, gt, pno., bass and drums) arrangement of my 2014 big band chart Cantaloupes, Aisle 1. The playback is the big band version, but this tentet chart follows the recording exactly, the only difference being 6 horns instead of 13 with solos still for trombone and tenor sax.
Style: Latin (Cascara/Samba)
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:30 minutes
Soloists Tenor Sax, Trpt., Drums
Level Medium Difficult
A Latin big band composition that, as the title implies, combines an authentic cascara rhythm (a 3-2 clave) in the drums with a traditional samba line in the bass. This highly rhythmic piece features lots of interesting ensemble work with plenty of blowing space for tenor sax, trumpet and drums. No sax doubles. Duration 5:30 minutes. Soloists Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Drums.
Style: Latin/Jazz/Rock Click here for a live 1975 UTube recording by the NTSU 1:00 O'Clock Lab Band conducted by Leon Breeden. The up tempo is a bit more than I intended, but the still shots of Mr. Breeden (as former students still address him to this day) and the band in informal concert are quite nice.
Instrumentation: Violin (opt.), 5 Saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
, Aux. Perc. (opt.)
Duration 8:00 minutes
Soloists Electric violin (opt.) Guitar, Piano
Level Difficult
This large ensemble work was inspired by Chick Corea and his group Return to Forever when they first appeared on the scene in the mid 1970s. This revision was completed in 2019, and features a solo amplified violin but may be performed with guitar soloist instead. This is a high intensity chart with lots of variety, not for the faint of heart. Kids, don't try this at home! Duration, about 8 minutes. 5 saxes (flute and soprano sax doubles) 10 brass, gt., pno. bass, drums and aux. perc. Lead trumpet to high E6. Though written for the large ensemble, it still works with the standard 8 brass and rhythm section without aux perc. As this revision is brand new, the recorded sample is an electronic playback of some of the highlights of the chart. Solos for guitar and or violin and piano.
Style: Ballad with Dbl X Trombone feature
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 4:30 minutes
Soloists tenor trombone
Level Medium
Style: Waltz/Jazz Waltz
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 1st Alto doubles on Sop. sax or Clar., 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:00
Soloists Lead alto on sop. sax or cl.
Level Medium
This arrangement takes its orchestration directly from Debussy’s 1890 solo piano masterpiece, Suite Bergamasque, third movement. Debussy’s impressionistic harmonies are well suited for jazz harmonizations and his waltz lends itself well to a jazz waltz interpretation. The chart starts as a stately waltz that proceeds to an medium tempo jazz waltz for the solo section featuring clarinet or soprano sax (Alto sax 1) then returns to the original tempo for conclusion. The developmental material following the solo, closely follows Debussy’s own, and features gorgeous and lush harmonies with non contrapuntal melodies. Lead trumpet to a brief written C.
● DEM BRINE SHRIMP THAT ATE SALT LAKE CITY BLUES
Style: Medium tempo, minor blues
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 6:30
Soloists Piano, Tenor Sax, Trumpet
Level Medium-Difficult
The title is derived from a campy indie horror spoof flick about giant brine shrimp attacking Salt Lake City in the mid sixties. It was a Utah thing but I loved the imagery of bluesy brine shrimp on the march. This Ellington-ish medium blues chart marches to its own beat with a straight-ahead melody preceded and followed by solos with cool riffs and big shout choruses. Challenging, but basically melodic and straight-ahead, I grade this as a medium-advanced level chart. I featured this chart in 2010 at the Shanghai World Exposition with the University of Utah Jazz Band 1, and the Chinese audiences ate it up.
Style: Fusion
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes: 1 Soprano sax and Flute, 2 Alto Sax and Flute, 3 Tenor and Soprano sax, 4 Tenor and Flute, 5 Bari (no doubles), 5 trumpets (5th on Flugelhorn), 5 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 6 minutes
Soloists Soprano sax (Tenor Sax 1 ) Guitar
Level Medium-Difficult
Ekhoes was written in the early 70’s while I was a member of the famed NTSU 1:Oclock Band. It was one of the first fusion big band charts ever written and was recorded on the NTSU (now UNT) Lab 71 album with other genre bending charts; Liferaft Eath by Butch Nordal, Badi A Martyr by Jim Milne and my own Kenston, a reflection on the Kent State massacre. Ekhoes is as fresh and invigorating today as it was then. This Bitches Brew inspired chart has only minor orchestration changes from the original; 3 flute doubles instead of 5, and 5th trumpet on flugelhorn. This chart captures the essence of early fusion especially if you have a fender rhodes or equivalent keyboard.
● FOR THE ELF WITH CRYSTAL EARS
Style: Disco-Samba
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes , 1st alto & tenor double on flute, 2nd alto on clarinet, 4 trumpets 4 Trombones Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, opt. Congas
Duration 5:30 minutes
Soloists Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Guitar
Level Medium Difficult
The style of this fresh and invigorating work is firmly based on Samba. Disco, a term coined in the 70’s- 80’s implies a constant repetitive rhythmic dance figure. The two combined create a cross culture rhythmic hybrid that propels the crystal clear melodies forward in non-stop motion. With lead trumpet to only written C# above the staff, this inventive chart stays well within playable boundaries for all sections.
●GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN arranged by Henry Wolking
Style: Bossa Nova/Jazz Waltz
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 3&4 on Flugelhorns, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:00 minutes
Soloist 2nd Trombone
Level Medium
Beginning with a moderate waltz chorale, this wonderful old tune finds its groove as a bossa nova alternating with a jazz waltz. The C minor changes for solo trombone is in the relaxed bossa style. The arrangement takes a highly melodic yet relaxed approach, as the merry old gents and the ladies both deserve a gentle rest. Moderate ranges for all with lead trumpet to a brief concert C.
Style: March/Swing/Samba
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 4:30 minutes
Soloists Trumpet, Tenor Sax
Level Medium
This traditional 1901 march has four sections, the third section trio is what was recorded by the early jazzers, and contains the melody most people are familiar with. This arrangement presents all four sections of the original march without the repeats and travels through the styles of march, swing, and finally samba, which is the feel for the main body (trio) of the arrangement. Relaxed tempo, moderate ranges and easy blowing changes make this an interesting yet accesible chart. Lead trumpet to written C above staff.
● HOME David Halliday, Arr. Wolking
Style: Ballad
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 6:30 minutes
Soloists Piano, Tenor Sax
Level Medium Difficult
A lovely gospel tinged 21st century ballad by David Halliday and arranged by Henry Wolking. This very hip "hurts so good" tenor sax feature (tenor 1) is for standard big band (5,4,4, gt, pno, bs, dr) with flugelhorn doubles. It's a medium tempo even 8th composition, not in standard song form, with a beautiful melody that flows effortlessly from start to finish and is accompanied with rich, full ensemble work. A terrific new ballad for 2015 that weighs in at a little over 6 minutes.
● I AIN'T GOT NOBODY Spencer Williams Arr. Wolking
Style: Medium Swing
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:00 minutes
Soloist Tenor Sax
Level Medium
Copyrighted in 1915, this popular tune was subsequently recorded by Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, Cab Calloway, and was a huge hit for Louis Prima in 1956. This laid back 2014 arrangement switches between its early 2 beat feel and straight ahead 4/4 swing. Trombones are featured at the start with wah wah plunger effects, and both trumpets and saxes have their cameos later on. The chart concludes with a big full ensemble shout chorus with late 20th century harmonies. Solo chorus (with backgrounds) for tenor sax. Lead trumpet to a brief written C.
● IN SEA Video of the making of the Album, "In Sea"
Style: Up tempo, joyous two beat “through composed” romp with half time and jazz waltz sections concluding with a hard driving backbeat 2
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5 minutes
Soloists Alto Sax, Trumpet
An up beat, joyous “through composed” romp written as a tribute to that master of jazz composition, Bob Brookmeyer. Brookmeyer’s works have highly influenced my concept of jazz composition technique and the possibilities for individualistic expression within the confines of the traditional jazz orchestra. This tribute was composed before the sad passing of this jazz titan. Bob Brookmeyer was a musician’s musician who left an indelible stamp on at least two generations of jazz composers and performers; I’m certain there will be many more. In Sea uses “add 4” voicings, a tricky harmonic device used judiciously by Brookmeyer over many years. An add 4 voicing includes the normal avoid note 4th degree with the third in major chord configurations. Another device employed often by Brookmeyer is a sort of bubbling ostinato on unison notes with different rhythms. In Sea opens with this effect, and is followed by simple motivic snippets strung together to form miniature call and response phrases.The title is a wordplay as the piece is essentially in the key of C, but the ending coda paraphrases a few parts of the well known tune “By The Sea”.
Style: Ballad, solo trumpet feature
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 5 trumpets (4 + solo), 4Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, opt. Vibes
Duration 6 minutes
Level Medium-Difficult
In my early days a well-known jazz composer told me “When you write something pretty, make it very, very pretty” in other words, don’t hold back. This chart is a solo trumpet feature with a very, very pretty melody supported by rich harmonies and lush orchestration. Lead and solo trumpets have a high D maximum; trombones and saxes are primarily in mid range. Optional vibes adds a very pretty color to this exceptionally melodic chart.
Style: Fusion
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (Soprano on Alto 1)5 trumpets (4&5 flugelhorns)), 5 Trombones (5th on Tuba or bass trb.), Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Congas
Duration 6:30minutes
Level Difficult
This is not a conventional dance, it is the final dance of a warrior preceding death, and it is intense. "If a dying warrior has limited power, his dance is short; if his power is grandiose, his dance is magnificent. But regardless of whether his power is small or magnificent, death must stop to witness his last stand on earth. Death cannot overtake the warrior who is recounting the toil of his life for the last time until he has finished his dance." ---Journey To Ixtlan by Carlos Casatanada. 1st trumpet to high F#. Completed in 1973, recorded in 1982, this slightly edited revision, 2015.
● JIMBO'S LULLABY Debussy Arr. Wolking
Style: Bossa Nova Rock Ballad
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 4:35 minutes
Soloists Trombone
Level Medium
This quirky 4/4 lullaby by Debussy is one of six movements from "Children's Corner" for solo piano. "Jimbo" was a misspelling of "Jumbo" which was a toy elephant owned by Debussy's daughter. The lullaby is for Jumbo the elephant doll. Unlike many of his piano works, this one lays well in its original tessitura and key of Bb for jazz band instrumentation. It is a medium tempo bossa rock ballad with written and improvised solos for trombone 1. The harmonization follows Debussy's own very forward thinking, as its based on fourths, fifths and seconds, a technique now know as ambichord harmonization. Lots of rich ensemble work interspersed with long melodic lines make for a lovely adaptation of this impressionistic gem.
Style: Medium Up Tempo Swing
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:45 minutes
Soloists Trombone, Tenor Sax, Piano
Level Medium Difficult
Other than sharing a common tempo and style, Jelly Roll Morton would hardly recognize this quirky piece. Harmonically the term “stomp” implies a chromatic dominant chord progression of eight bars or so, which is what the head of this tune is based on. Though it asks the pianist for a 12 bar chorus of stride piano, this is basically a hard driving bop chart featuring trombone, tenor and piano with lead trumpet to written E.
Style: "Super Sax" style, fast bop
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes: Soprano, 2 altos, 2 tenors, Optional trumpet or Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 6 minutes
Level Medium-Difficult
This supersax style chart is based on the transcribed solo of John Coltrane in the classic performance from the “Cannonball Adderly Quintet In Chicago” recording. The form follows that of the recording except for the final two “trade four” choruses between Cannonball and Cotrane, which are not included. Coltrane’s two full choruses and the “trade eights” solos are harmonized for five saxes. As the original tenor solo is too low for a full section harmonization, the solo is taken up an octave and played on the soprano sax (which is supported by two altos and two tenors). The solo sections featuring Cannonball may be played by any one of the saxes or by the optional trumpet or trombone. This is a great chart, and outstanding showcase for an exceptional sax section.
Style: Ballad, Solo Trumpet feature
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 5 trumpets (4 plus solo), 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 4:10 minutes
Soloists solo trumpet
Level Medium
This trumpet feature ballad is a jazz tone poem written in memory of Ashley Alexander and inspired by the last movement of Death and Transfiguration by Richard Strauss. An expressive meditation, the singing trumpet melody is through composed and requires no improvisation. A musical reflection celebrating the beauty of life.
Style: Chorale/Samba-Solo Trumpet Feature
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes 5 trumpets (4 plus solo), 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 6:25 minutes
Soloists Trumpet, Piano, Guitar ,Tenor Sax(Opt.)
Level Medium-Difficult
This solo trumpet feature begins with a slow, spacy, zero gravity chorale that returns near the end with a high energy samba foundation. The main body is comprised of melodies supported by a 4/4 double time samba feel. The solo section may be opened up to include tenor sax and rhythm section. Originally penned for Rodney Booth, this chart orbits around energetic ensemble passages and a high gravity rhythm section.
Style: Swing/Medium Blues
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (flute on 1st alto and 1st tenor), 5 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 6:45
Soloists Trombone, Trumpet , Tenor Sax
Commissioned by Mack McGrannahan and the University of Nevada-Reno Big Band, this medium-up tempo blues swings hard with plenty of riffs, shouts and blowing space for granny to get a solid hand on hand the groove. This chart also offers surprises shakes, shuffles and a brief march all to make sure granny has a good time. Lead trumpet to written D. Thanks Mack!
Style: Swing/Medium Blues
Instrumentation: Jazz Little Big Band
Duration 5:45
Soloists Trombone, Trumpet , Tenor Sax
A Mingus style of blues for eleven players: 2 flutes, alto sax/clarinet, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, guitar, piano, bass, drums. Features plenty of blowing space with Mingus inspired ensemble passages.
● REVERIE Debussy Arr. Wolking Watch a Video
Style: Bossa Nova
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 1st Tenor doubles on soprano sax or clarinet, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:40 minutes
Soloist 1st Tenor on soprano sax (or clarinet)
Level Medium
This arrangement takes its orchestration directly from Debussy’s solo piano masterpiece, not the popular fake book lead sheet. Debussy’s impossibly difficult to forget melodies, transitions and interludes, forged in the 19th century, work exceedingly well with 20th and 21st century jazz sensibilities. Reverie, with its symetrical phrases and 8th note ostinati makes it a natural fit for a laid-back bossa nova interpretation; it finds its groove at mm 100. Tenor 1 on soprano sax (or clarinet) introduces the melody which quickly transitions to a full ensemble presetation. The chart unfolds following Debussy’s own harmonic and melodic journey. Trumpets double on Flugels, with lead to a brief written D.
Style: Contemporary/Reggae
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums +optional vibes
Duration 6 minutes
Soloists trumpet, trombone
Level Medium-Difficult
New for 2017, This energetic 6 minute + chart could serve as a soundtrack for an imaginary Super Mario Run game or it could be a super fresh big band chart featuring trumpet and trombone solos in Reggae tinged blowing sections. An unusual feature is that it presents the trombones in several all glissandi sectional work. Lead trumpet to written D. Medium Difficult
Style: Shuffle
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums +optional vibes
Duration 6 minutes
Soloists Tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar
Level Medium-Difficult
Rush Hour Shuffle was commissioned by the Cal State Northridge band for a premiere performance at the Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival at Berkely California. Director Joel Leach requested a sort of LA hip, laid-back, post Steely Dan chart that would also be strong enough for a centerpiece performance at a major festival. He got it. This 2013 revision is slightly different from the original in that the opening flute choral has been deleted, and the shout chorus has been somewhat simplified so the lead trumpet range doesn’t exceed a written high E. There are no sax doubles and an optional vibe part is included. This is an exceedingly hip shuffle full of surprises.
Style: Samba
Level: Medium Difficult
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets 5 Trombones (4 plus solo), Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5 minutes
Soloists trombone feature
This Samba is the second chart I wrote for Ashley Alexander following Super Frank. Like Super Frank, it has a well-defined 32 bar head and inventive ensemble interactions with the trombone soloist. I’ve used this chart as a trombone section feature by doubling the melody with the whole section and opening up the blowing space. The chart floats buoyantly on a half note samba groove that takes a surprise turnto half time swing and a brief shuffle before returning home. The melody in Cmi lays well for the trombone, as do the ensemble passages for the sections; lead trumpet only goes to a written D above the staff.
Style: Up tempo, hard swing groove alternates with Second Line New Orleans “street beat” feel
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes with Flute on Alto 1 and Clarinet on Alto 2 and Tenor 2, 4 trumpets with flugelhorn double on 4th, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 6-8 minutes depending on length of open solos
Soloists trumpet, trombone, drums
An up tempo hard swing groove that alternates with a Second Line New Orleans “street beat” feel informs this very contemporary, unpredictable and hard blowing chart. Features trumpet and trombone with modal solos, and drums. Solos have long arcs supported by colorful and contrapuntal background lines that emerge to take over in episodic shout choruses. I wrote this while recovering from shoulder surgery in 2008, and it definitely has its spikey moments. I rate it as an advanced high-energy concert performance work.
Style: Samba
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes- Alto1 & Tenor1 on Soprano Sax, 5 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Gt,Pno,Bass, Drums
Duration 6 minutes
Soloists Trombone, Piano or Guitar, Trpt 1&3 and Alto1&Tenor 1
Level Difficult
Snowbird Samba is a frisky up tempo samba featuring a front line of two soprano saxes and two trumpets. It has a lot of open blowing space for soloists in all sections. The recording features this version, but the form of the tune and blowing spaces are the same. This big band version was originally written as a feature for Joe Henderson and the summer Snowbird Jazz camp big band. Trpt. 1 to written high D.5 Saxes - Alto 1 and Tenor 1 on soprano sax,5 trumpets, 4 bones, G/P/B/D. Soloists - trombone, piano or guitar, changes included fot trpt. 2 & 3 and alto 1 and tenor 1. Difficult.
● SOUR PINK SOUP
Style: Medium-Up Jazz/Funk
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:00 Difficulty: Medium
Soloists Tenor Sax, Trumpet (optional)
Sour Pink Soup is a jazz/funk work based on instrumental riffs in the “Motown” style of the golden age of soul and R&B in the 1970’s. This hard driving chart is driven by motor rhythms and active melodies and finds its groove in the classic funk tradition. This newly edited edition is updated and error free.
Style: Medium Up Tempo Hard Bop
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes with Soprano double on Alto 1, 5 Trumpets with Flugelhorn on 5th 5 Trombones or 4 Trombones with Tuba, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 6-8 minutes depending on length of open solos
Level: Difficult
Soloists Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Drums
A 21st century hard bop romp into contemporary writing styles as exemplified by my favorite East coast composers such as Maria Schneider, James Argue, Jim McNeely, Mike Holober and John Hollenbeck (to name just a few). It is a joyous mix of open-ended motivic melodies accompanied with rhythmic/melodic ostinato. It goes into a half-time burlesque treatment alluding to a well-known standard before proceeding to an extended drum solo in tempo 1. A very cool chart for your extended full jazz ensemble using 10 brass. Tuba is optional for bass trombone 5.
Style: Up Swing
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets with optinal 5th, 5 Trombones(4 plus solo), Gt,Piano,Bass, Drums
Duration 4:00 Difficulty: Medium Difficult
Soloists Trombone Feature
A chart written for Ashley Alexander for his first album, Ashley Alexander and His Alumni Band. At Ashley’s request, the work was written as a tribute to the recently deceased Frank Rosolino, hence the title. I developed the melody by analyzing a lot of Rosolino’s lick’s and incorporating them into a virtuosic 32 bar head for Ashley. Though it is a straight ahead bebop tune, Ashley commented that it posed one of his biggest challenges for the album. For the record, he nailed it. This is a classic feature for a talented bebop trombonist and energetic big band.
Style: Relaxed Swing
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 5 trumpets(4 plus solo), 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums +optional vibes
Duration 6 minutes
Level Medium Soloist Trumpet
This relaxed solo trumpet feature, originally commissioned by Rodney Booth, was inspired by the gentle melodies of Bill Evans, such as Watz For Debbie. Though not a waltz this lyrical medium tempo chart finds its groove in a mid tempo 4/4. The solo trumpet melody is simple yet elegant, and the chart swings. Lead trumpet to C above staff. Vibes are optional but add a lot of color.
Style: Afro-Cuban
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Gt,Piano,Bass, Drums
Duration 5:45 Difficulty: Medium Difficult
Soloists Trumpet, Tenor Sax
This 1914 ragtime standard undergoes a 21st century transformation with an Afro/Cuban 12/8 pattern competing and alternating with tailgate two beat, and straight ahead swing four, in other words, it offers A’ Plenty. Solos for trumpet (12/8) and tenor sax (Swing 4).This fresh, new arrangement takes a familiar tune to less familiar, but surprising places. You may never here this song the same again.
●THE MIDDAY SUN WILL ALWAYS SET
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:30 Level Medium
Soloist lead alto
A ballad featuring lead alto sax, this lovely tune is based on the form and changes of the well known standard 'The Midnight Sun Will Never Set.' Written in 2016 for the Salt Lake City Phoenix Jazz Band, it has standard big band instrumentation with trumpets doubling on flugelhorns.
VIDEO of the Premiere at the 2012 Utah Arts Festival
Style: Multi Movement Concert Work
Instrumentation: see below
Duration 10:30 Level Difficult
Soloists trumpet, piano
Time Passing Time is a 10 minute (or so) concert jazz ensemble composition that was commissioned by the Utah Arts Festival for performance by the Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra at the 2012 festival in Salt Lake City, Utah. The opening chorale is based on a short piece I wrote for the memorial gathering for my mother upon her passing, it was called passing time. The trombones, flugelhorns, clarinet and bass clarinet provide the instrumental colors, dark and warm. The main body of the work is constructed upon layers of melodies and melodic snippets that for me are joyous and uplifting. This is time that passes time, hence the title. Plenty of blowing space for flugelhorn and piano along with some collective improvisation in the sax section. Lead trumpet to high E. Standard instrumentation except the trumpet section uses three trumpets and two flugelhorns. 1st tenor sax doubles on clarinet, bari doubles on bass clarinet, and sax 1 is soprano sax throughout.
Style: Medium swing/double time hard bop
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 6 minutes
Level Difficult
Soloists 4 horn frontline; 1st Alto, 1st Tenor Sax, 2ndTrumpet, 2nd Trombone
A “tour de force” bop concerto grosso featuring a 4 horn front-line (concertino) with big band (ripieno). This group within a group chart features the front-line as a unit both separate from, and integrated within the full ensemble. Time alternates between medium and double time with plenty of blowing space for the 4 soloists. Written early in my teaching career, as composer in residence at the University of Utah, it has been revisited and slightly revised for this 21st century release. It includes contrapuntal and developmental activity based on the opening melodies presented by the frontline and builds to some intense and exciting high points.
Style: Ballad
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 4:30
Level Medium Easy
Soloists 1st Tenor Sax
This is a gorgeous gospel styled ballad featuring tenor sax. The lyrical and gentle melody is supported with lush warm harmonies simply scored in moderate ranges for all instruments; the first trumpet only goes to written Bb above staff. This straightforward chart is simple yet effective, I would rate it easy to intermediate. It doesn’t frequently happen to me, but I did wake up one morning with this melody in my head and the chart was completed by the end of the day. The chart became a staple in the big band I was playing in, the Salt Lake Alternative Jazz Orchestra.
● WHAT'LL I DO Irving Berlin Instrumental
Style: Medium Jazz waltz
Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor, Bari saxes, 2 Trpt.s, Trb., Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 4:30 Soloists Trombone, Trumpet
This is the first in a new series for Tentets (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s trombone, gt, pno bass and drums). Each standard features two versions of the tune, one instrumental, the other vocal. This medium swing instrumental jazz waltz features solos by trombone, trumpet piano and guitar. Time is a little under 5 minutes.
● WHAT'LL I DO Irving Berlin Vocal (male or female)
Style: Medium Jazz waltz
Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor, Bari saxes, 2 Trpt.s, Trb., Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 3:45 Soloists Trombone, Trumpet
This is the first in a new series for Tentets (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s trombone, gt, pno bass and drums) with voice. Each standard features two different versions of the tune, one instrumental, the other vocal. This medium swing vocal jazz waltz also features solos by trombone, trumpet piano and guitar. The key of Bb is the key used by Nat King Cole on his recording of this classic standard.
●WHO'S SORRY NOW? by Ted Snyder Instrumental
This classic standard for Tentet (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s trombone, gt, pno bass and drums) is given a medium tempo treatment with solos for drums and tenor sax. It swings hard at its mid tempo groove.
●WHO'S SORRY NOW? by Ted Snyder, lyrics Bert Kalmer & Harry Ruby Vocal
This classic standard for Tentet (alto, tenor, bari, 2 trpt.s trombone, gt, pno bass and drums) and voice is given a medium tempo treatment. The vocal choruses are in Eb, the same key used by Connie Francis in her well known 1958 recording. Other solos feature drums and tenor sax. It times out at about 4:30.
Previously offered by BARNHOUSE These charts are now available from Ejazzlines or Barnhouse
●SHADOW GOLD BARNHOUSE
●READ IT AND WAIL. BARNHOUSE
●THE MOUNTAIN BAND MAN
BARNHOUSE
UNC JAZZ PRESS
●BREEDEN an eclectic up tempo bop chart written for and dedicated to Leon Breeden. Performed in his honor by the NTSU 1 O Clock Band.
●DONNA LEE Watch A Video
Hard driving arrangement of the classic Miles Davis tune. Has been performed by leading bands everywhere, including the BBC jazz orchestra and Air Force Band of Liberty Jazz Band. Combines “Indiana” with the Donna Lee bop head. A very cool chart.
(8 Brass) (Level 4)
The Goodbye Look by Donald Fagen Arranged Henry Wolking
Style: Medium
Caribbean Feel
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes with 1st Alto on Soprano 4 trumpets with fllugelhorn doubles on 3 & 4 4 Trombones Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Duration 5:30
Soloists Soprano sax, Guitar
Composer Notes: The Goodbye Look Donald Fagen’s laid back but quietly dangerous tune is arranged in a straightforward manner that follows the through composed form of the original recording. Moderate ranges with a relaxed Caribbean groove make this an accessible chart at an easy to moderate difficulty level. Soprano sax solos may be opened up for more space. Lead trumpet to high written D.
WOLKING MUSIC PUBLICATIONS
As noted several of these works are out of print. Please inquire through the Contact Henry Wolking link about their availability. Many are in the preparation process for re-release through Walrus. Others may be available from Wolking Music Publications now or in the near future.
BIG BAND CHARTS Previously offered by Walrus
Hello Pork Pie Hat
Travelers in Space
Previously offered by Southern Music Company
Goober's New Dune Boogey
Home Brew
Previously offered by Kendor Music
Year Blend
A Pleasant Time Past
4 AM In the Afternoon
Arnold in Wunderland
Heironymous and the Five Squad
Child of Saturn
Previously offered by Mission Music Company
Sky Blue
Two Shades of Day
Spirit of Things to Come
Previously offered by National Association of Jazz Educators' Press
The Real McCoy
Previously offered by Wolking Music Publications
Antelope Isle
Bone Breaker
Crystal Fog/Ixtlan Suite
Gorgeous George
Kenston
Nazera's Suite
Rushing The Growler
Suite for Alto Sax and Jazz Ensemble
Three Songs of Joy (For a small Young Boy)
SMALL BAND (COMB0) CHARTS
Octets tpt.,trb.,alto,tenor, pno gt bass drums
Another Blues
Moon Gems
Waltz for the Worm Meat Master
Sextets tpt.trb. ten.sax pno bass drums
Autumn Interlude
Honey Head
Sweet Sue Just Us
In a Wasatch Mist
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