Jazz Ensemble Seasonal Charts

Concert bands do warm-ups... what about jazz bands?  Well, now your jazz band can properly get started with this set of time-saving and very effective warm-ups and tuning exercises.  Designed to

One of the classic jazz tunes of all time! Set in a medium swing tempo for four flexible horns and rhythm section. Nice!

A huge hit recorded by Cee Lo Green and also featured on the TV show Glee sung by Gwyneth Paltrow, this infectious tune is written in a style reminiscent of 1960s Motown. Solidly scored for young ensembles,

With a sound similar to the pop hits of the 1960s, this upbeat tune was a huge hit by Cee Lo Green and also featured on the TV show Glee, performed by Gwyneth Paltrow. This effective chart for younger

Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful "arena rock" tunes of all time. Opening in a bluesy rock ballad style, this chart finishes strong with a driving rock vamp featuring

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

Beethoven gets fired up in this very creative Latin extravaganza! It contains quotes from many European art music pieces. A hip samba groove seamlessly transitions to swing and back to samba with solos for

A patriotic anthem for the ages, this contemporary ballad has already established itself as a standard! Beautifully scored for vocal soloist and jazz ensemble, this arrangement makes a powerful statement

A gorgeous and lush ballad setting of Dvorak's beloved theme - beautiful harmony accompanies the lyrical melody as the texture melts from transparent to full and lush.

The theme from "Rocky" is inspiring, triumphant, powerful and noble! This rock-style chart is scored for younger players with the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The lead trumpet range is to

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

This incredible 1/2 time shuffle funk has it all: a bassline that doesn't quit, an infectious groove, hip figures and melodic lines, and an incredibly funky breakdown with the power of the bassline doubling

This simple and engaging chart uses an infectious New Orleans-style groove with a great melody and simple yet very hip and effective background figures. A wonderful chart that can be put together with

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