Jazz Ensemble Optional Instrumentation

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

Bass trombone players can count on one hand the good charts available for their instrument. Well, here is one of the best yet - arranged in the style of the great George Roberts. With a medium-swing feel,

This is an awesome Mingus double-time swing chart in the original version as recorded on the Mingus Big Band 93 CD.  It kicks off with a hot bari sax intro, features some really tight licks, an

This hard-grooving shuffle with incredibly hip writing will showcase all aspects of a well-developed jazz ensemble, from the hard-hitting brass figures to the driving rhythm section grooves to the dazzling

Jazz vocal quartet, jazz choir, or an individual vocal soloist... any way you like it, this is a great chart! It's arranged by Darmon Meader, the musical director and chief arranger for the New York Voices.

This irresistible chart has all the creativity and jazz craftsmanship we have come to expect from Mike Tomaro. How does a swing tune with a half-time rock groove sound for creativity? Solo changes for alto

Do you have a funkadelic bass player and drummer with a powerful lead trumpet? This is the showcase you're looking for! This funk chart has loads of excitement and drama with a hint of the classic Earth

The timeless and beautiful Cootie Williams and Thelonious Monk classic is set here as a flugelhorn feature. The band and soloist get to stretch out some in a double-time interlude before returning to the

As recorded by James Darren and arranged by Sammy Nestico, here is a masterful swingin' chart on this Ellington favorite. Featuring wonderful interplay between singer and ensemble, this will be a joy to

Paying homage to the great jazz vocalist Joe Williams, and recorded by Barbara Morrison on her tribute CD Thinking of You, Joe, here is an adaptation of John Clayton's swinging chart featuring

Arranged especially for the USAF Airmen of Note, this alto sax ballad feature is outstanding in every respect. The introduction features the trombones, followed by the alto solo with piano, development,

Written in a light Latin-pop style, this chart encapsulates the carefree nature of summer leisure, bringing afternoon regattas and picturesque bike rides to mind. The soprano saxophone and flugelhorn are

As performed by Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show band, this wonderful arrangement by the late, great Tommy Newsom features trumpet throughout. There is marvelous ensemble writing set in a swingy ballad