This easy blues chart commissioned by Dusty Johnson and the Tipton Iowa Middle School jazz Band, is accessible to young groups and will be great to put together. It's a medium swing that is written with
Catchin' the 'Trane is a flexible instrumentation jazz combo chart and is in the swing/blues style. It can be played as a 4, 5 or 6 horn combo chart and includes a wide variety of horn parts so you
This bluesy swing chart is fairly accessible and sounds great. It has been rearranged for big band from the small group flexible instrumentation chart by the same name. Chord symbols are written into all
As the title suggests, Don't Let Up, doesn't let up. A groovin' shuffle bass line starts it off and then the ensemble kicks it and it's show time! Each section gets its moment to show off and
As the title suggests, Don't Let Up, doesn't let up. A groovin' shuffle bass line starts it off and then the band kicks it and it's show time! Each section gets its moment in the spotlight
Here's an easy-going swing ballad chart that gives trumpet soloists a chance to stand in the spotlight! With strong support from the ensemble, the solo, with a slightly mysterious air, is entirely written
This original up-tempo blues chart is a great opener for any concert. This chart includes an alto solo which can be played ad lib or as written. The flexible nature of this arrangement will make it
Everyone will be dancing to this exciting and fun swing chart. With its fast-paced rhythm and energy-driven melody, this piece is a great opener for any concert program.
Don't miss out on this nostalgic swing chart that is sure to get your toes tapping! Full of exciting melodies and unison lines, this song will be stuck in your head. With solos for trumpet, piano, and a
It's That Simple is a New Orleans second line shuffle featuring an infectious melody and groove. Arranged as a completely flexible instrumentation combo chart, the parts can be mixed and matched to
This medium-easy flexible instrumentation chart is a laid-back, easy-going swing chart playable as a 4, 5 or 6 horn combo. Extra parts are included so you can mix and match the horn section to find the
There's nothing cooler than the cool jazz sound from the '50s, and this low-key, easygoing chart gives it to you! It features tenor sax with subtone solos a la Stan Getz written in each solo section.
Here's a hot swing chart that is relatively easy to play when considering the limited brass ranges. There are one or two "pecks" in the brass that can easily be played down an octave with younger
Possibilities abound with this challenging swing chart! There are some challenging rhythm section parts including an "open time" section in the middle allowing them the opportunity to experiment with
Lucked Out is an up-tempo swing chart requiring a more mature band. There are some challenging rhythm section parts including an "open time" section in the middle allowing them the opportunity to
This medium swing is a killer chart that swings hard! Muted brass add some intriguing colors, and a great trombone soli will engage those players in your group. There is also some quality shout-chorus
Written with the idea to use contemporary jazz harmonies, with no V-I cadences, but still accessible to developing jazz artists, Modern Swing is a great change of pace tune to add to your
If you've got a band full of aces, this chart is for you! You will need flugelhorns for the entire trumpet section to get the sound you want to hear. Winding lines and top-notch ensemble writing make this
This "two feel" original swing chart is really something to smile about and sounds as if it could have been a standard written in the 30's or 40's! The chart is basically a conversation between alto sax,
This "two feel" original swing chart is really something to smile about and sounds like it came striaght from "The Great American Songbook!" It's basically a conversation between alto sax, trombone and