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Here is a superb chart on a wonderful jazz standard. Typically a ballad, this treatment is a straight-eighth feel with smooth cascading lines. Written-out solos are provided for trumpet and alto. Includeds

A good introduction to the ubiquitous rock shuffle, this piece captures the fun and mystery of an illusionist's sleight-of-hand close magic act. Every section is featured as the melodic lines are passed

This exciting new funk-rock chart is great for developing ensembles with its strong rhythm section writing and fresh harmonic writing. Your band is going to love this chart inspired by the hit song from The

Piece for a small jazz band that tries to simulate the atmosphere of police films from the 70s and 80s. The title (free translation: "[call] 190, urgently!") refers to the emergency telephone number of the

You know it, you love it! The opening motive is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart on the rock classic made famous by the group Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his magic to create an

A Funnky Group uses plenty of dynamics, call and response, soli sections featuring brass and woodwinds.  If you like Tower of Power or Earth Wind and Fire, this is the song for you!

More accessible than most Gordon Goodwin charts, this one is a killer funk tune that is unbelievably exciting! Your jazz band players and audiences will dig the poppin' rhythmic figures, the funky

This modern fusion, flexible instrumentation combo chart features two solo sections with a written solo for trumpet 1 in the first section and a written solo for tenor sax in the second section. Chords are

This creative chart is a wild trek through multiple styles and energy levels. Part of the Metroplexity Big Band series, it's reminiscent of modern wind ensemble overtures. Adventures includes a

Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early 1980s, and recorded again by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. In this chart it's given a contemporary

A high-energy Latin rock tune is always fun, and this one fills that slot perfectly. Students will get the opportunity to practice blues form, and solid ensemble writing will help this chart come together

Originally featured on the Yellowjackets CD Altered State, this big-band version was commissioned by East Carolina University. Elements of funk and Brazilian samba contribute to the unique groove

Written by the songwriting duo of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson and made famous by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, this chart features a nice mix of scoring from full ensemble tuttis to short section

Here's an excellent contrast piece for your sextet! This head chart with solo background figures is a straight-up rock chart with an altered blues structure. The instrumentation is alto, tenor, and trombone

This one's a New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way for young jazzers to learn about the groove. The features include flexible instrumentation,

"A Timeless Tune - Impeccable Arranging" -Texas Jazz Educators Association. As recorded by Ric Flauding featuring Wayne Bergeron and others. Premiered by the Aledo High School Jazz