This very playable chart is a bluesy, swinging excursion in G minor. Lots of tutti rhythms in the winds make this an excellent choice for a young ensemble just starting on the jazz path. There are solos for
This swinging chart is a great introduction to the blues, filled with ensemble passages that work beautifully. A fundamental element of this tune is the use of call and response. There are some fabulous
This laid-back blues is a masterful tribute to Count Basie and Sammy Nestico. First trumpet plays a high C. Solo opportunities for alto sax and trumpet. It swings like crazy!
This piece takes a vintage big band feel and turned it into a rousing, swinging extravaganza. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way and some interesting development sections that will showcase
A crazy title and chart to match! This is definitely not your cookie-cutter laid-back swing tune. Phat chords and great voicings along with the distinct and gritty color of low saxes doubled with low brass
Everyone in the band gets to play the head of this rollicking blues chart. It perfectly captures the essence of this important jazz style and is very well scored to be highly accessible to younger bands. A
Check out the cool Birdland groove and the splashy piano fills on this grooving rock fusion chart. Well-written and detailed rhythm section parts make this a breeze to rehearse, and the hip and
A hip melody and great scoring will make audiences love this high-spirited, fun-loving swing chart. It showcases all the components that you have come to expect in a great swing/blues chart-- a swinging
Paying tribute to the iconic Count Basie Orchestra, this very easy chart is written in the classic Neal Hefti style of Li'l Darlin' and Pensive Mist. There is plenty of ensemble work and
The main portion of this chart is a slow swing similar to Slide Hampton's Frame for the Blues, but it is interspersed with vignettes that use all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble.
You can't go wrong with George Gershwin! This new take on the standard tune is filled with dynamic contrasts and engaging harmony. Great section scoring makes every section sound full as well as giving
A hip and easy swing chart based around the changes and groove to Hit the Road, Jack. Catchy themes, solid scoring, and hip rhythmical figures make this a nice and accessible chart for
Your jazz band will get a kick out of this driving swing chart in C minor. Plenty of punch and pizzazz make this new chart a sure winner. Written solos for alto sax and trumpet.
This simple and engaging chart uses an infectious New Orleans-style groove with a great melody and simple yet very hip and effective background figures. A wonderful chart that can be put together with
Wow! This is a blues with serious attitude! It comes out of the gate roaring and includes plenty of interesting details that make this a standout chart for high school bands. Great dynamic contrasts are
The full ensemble is highlighted throughout this very easy swing chart. Plenty of tutti rhythms in the winds and straightforward, beautifully written rhythm section parts will help this piece come together
A nice throwback, this swing chart highlights all the great aspects of the bands from the 40s and 50s while still sounding fresh. The wailing sax lines and punchy brass along with a solid swing groove are
As you might guess from the title, this is a unique chart with lots of angular lines and "crunchy" harmony that pays tribute to the great Thelonious Monk. This one will keep your band on the edge of their
Straight-ahead big band blues at its best! This chart will work at a variety of tempos, and it features a cool soft ensemble section before the solos. There is a chorus of saxophone soli before the
You'll be reminded of a familiar theme from a famous musical and have some fun with this minor blues. A nice little bass riff, splashy piano chords, and finger snaps set up this chart perfectly. Great
This free-wheeling spin will have everyone tapping their toes and groovin' along with the band. The terrific interweaving lines between the sections sound very cool but are still very playable. Written
Arranged for the wonderful saxophonist Chris Vadala, this English folk song has been fashioned as a contemporary-sounding chart in D minor that moves from a loose, open swing to a straight-ahead swing
This swing shuffle is sure to be a hit. Super ensemble writing and solid scoring will have your band sounding like champs. The unique use of extended harmony in the melody in the winds gives the music a