Jazz Ensemble Optional Instrumentation

This exuberant gospel-rock powerhouse for the accomplished jazz ensemble is guaranteed to set the stage on fire. Beginning with a heartfelt bluesy introduction, it swiftly kicks into gear with an infectious

Infused with rock-fusion influences throughout, this hip work is contemporary and cool. A synthesizer solo sets the tone for the bright-tempo rock feel. Muted trumpets and saxes build the first statement,

A hard-swinging sax soli kicks off this dynamic chart before the main head is picked up by fourth trumpet and lead alto sax. Solo changes are included for alto sax and trumpet. Lead trumpet plays a high E,

This driving modal swing work features all sections of the band and highlights trumpet and tenor sax solos. A tour de force for your band, this one pulls out all the stops!

Gordon Goodwin writes Latin charts like no one else! A Latin songo groove, this chart has auxiliary percussion, soprano lead with optional alto 1 part and a hip piano montuno. The lead trumpet range is to

This hip funk chart channels the atmosphere of the American backlands through a straight-eighth compositional style suggestive of Pat Metheny's Here to Stay and Red Sky, with a unique folk

This sparkling up-tempo swinger from the pen of Mark Taylor is impressive right from the opening full-ensemble statement, and it doesn't let up from there. Small-ensemble playing is beautifully contrasted

Rippin' 'n Runnin' is a funky chart at about 176 beats per minute with a classic Gordon Goodwin piano introduction. This chart has solo space for alto 1, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4 and trombone 1.

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

A few twists and turns added to the original Benny Goodman swing version make this chart a definite crowd and band pleaser. Gordon Goodwin's arrangement features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part

Even your most advanced ensemble will be challenged by the tight syncopated rhythms in this funk swing interpretation of the 1920s standard. The melody is first presented by a quartet of soprano sax,

A great swinging chart for more advanced jazz ensembles, this features a lot of fresh orchestrations and gives your guitar player an opportunity to step out of their usual harmonic role. Features an open