Jazz Ensemble General Charts

All the fire and spice you need to get the party going - this solid Latin chart for developed high school ensembles begins with an emotional rubato piano introduction, then the salsa groove kicks in and the

Gordon Goodwin pays tribute to the great Count Basie on this famous Disney tune. With a slow Basie groove, solos for piano and tenor sax, dynamics galore, and a fabulous shout chorus, this is a fantastic

From the landmark jazz album, Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, Les Hooper adds his own stamp of originality and craftsmanship with this outstanding setting. The trumpet soloist is supported by a light rock

Evocative and heartfelt, this composition is filled with beautiful dynamic contrasts, tight voicings, hip figures, and multiple layers of orchestration. The chart starts warmly with a written solo for

A fresh Birdland-style groove in 7/4 - the syncopated rhythms create an interesting asymmetric feel, and the doubled guitar and bass lines make for a full and strong foundation. Solos for alto and tenor

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.

Composed in a flashy merengue style, this brief blaze of glory is a perfect hair-on-fire opener or rousing encore for mature ensembles. It features simmering sax lines, open solo possibilities, and

From the acclaimed CD Basie & Beyond comes this emotional ballad for tenor or soprano sax that will touch the hearts of performers and audiences alike. Lush chords and a tender piano introduction set

More accessible than some of his charts, Gordon Goodwin gives this traditional holiday tune a jazz waltz treatment. The features include: a soprano sax lead part (alternate alto 1 part included), a second

Feature your vocal quartet or SATB vocal ensemble with your jazz ensemble! Plus, this chart also includes an additional part for vocal soloist if you prefer. A medium-swing arrangement by Darmon Meader, the

Wow! If you have a hot trombone player in your band, you've got to check out this chart! This thing smokes from beginning to end, and it just gets better and better as it unfolds. It's got the classic

Here is the hot version of this big band standard arranged by Jeff Tyzik as recorded by Doc Severinson and the Tonight Show Band. With a dressed up feel and solos for alto, tenor and trumpet, this

Adapted from the chart he did for Diana Krall, and recorded with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on her Christmas Songs CD, here is John Clayton's joyous, uptempo swing chart on this holiday favorite.

From the popular CD In The Christmas Mood recorded by the esteemed Glenn Miller Alumni Band, this swingin' chart in the classic Miller style has been used in several recent motion pictures. Your audiences