Jazz Charts with Expanded Instrumentation

This moderate swing is a fine jazz classic with a catchy melody and written-out solos for trumpet and trombone. The lead trumpet range is to written E top space. There are also some excellent sax soli

Using a moderate tempo and modest brass ranges, here is a very easy chart on this Charlie Parker classic that alternates between Latin and swing. The saxophones are featured in the beginning, later joined

A tribute to the late, great, brilliant arranger and composer Sammy Nestico! This medium swing chart has written or improvised solos for trumpet, alto, tenor, and trombone. Superb writing provides sweet sax

The NOLA Roller is a rollicking, fun chart with a New Orleans-style groove that your band and audiences will enjoy. The catchy tune is shared by most of the band, and there are effective

The very essence of swinging cool jazz! All players will want to play a solo in the open solo section where suggested solos in all keys are provided. The minor mode and moderate tempo make the solo section

Ahmad Jamal's jazz standard is played here at around 160 bpm and was originally recorded by Miles Davis. This superb chart is set in a funky/swing style to provide a contemporary

Night Cruiser is an original swing chart featuring a saucy melody with interesting backgrounds. The tempo is around 148 bpm, the solo is written or ad lib for trombone 1, and the trumpet

The shuffle is one of the staple grooves of the big band, and this one jumps right after the opening lick and never looks back. Swinging melodies and punchy accompaniment figures are featured throughout.

Don't miss this jazz standard composed by the legendary Mingus! Swinging at around 144 bpm, this chart delivers with outstanding soli passages as well as superb written or improvised solos

From bebop innovator Charlie Parker, Now's the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement for young players allows you to

This chart is a refreshing and imaginative version of Canada's national anthem. It exudes a nice, relaxed medium-tempo swing style. Practical and inspired orchestration results in all sections having an

As the title implies, this 12-bar blues is strictly old school and is a great chart to introduce your players to the blues. The features include a cool melody, nice ensemble and sectional writing, suggested

This is sweet! This Tadd Dameron swing classic scored for young jazz bands doesn't try to be overly clever or tricky. It's just straight-ahead swing style at a moderate tempo all the way. There is an

Opening with a small group featuring alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone, this easy chart features plenty of scoring variety and a nicely flowing moderate swing style. Additional features include a brief sax

Minor modes seem to work well wtih young players, and this medium-slow swinger holds all the cards! The melody is played in a call-and-response pattern while the shout chorus includes solid, concerted

This great Nat Adderley composition is a swingin' chart at around 148 bpm with a sassy melody line, a written tenor sax solo, and easy brass ranges... all good! It sounds mature, yet it's easy to play