Blues and Swing Jazz Ensemble Charts

This chart has it all - a driving swing groove, lots of strong ensemble writing, a sax soli, and plenty of solo space. Created as a tribute to the music of the great Thad Jones, this chart is sure to become

Looking for a great opener or closer? This hard-charging swinger cooks from the opening note to the final bar. Solid ensemble writing, an infectious groove, and open solo spots make this chart a perfect

This jazz samba will provide any program with some interesting variety. The strong melody is orchestrated beautifully, and the chart also provides solo space for your featured soloists (written or ad lib).

This straight-ahead swing chart will be a winner with groups at many levels. This is an accessible chart based on rhythm changes that will give your group a moderate challenge. There is a wealth of ensemble

Everyone needs an infusion of the blues now and then, and this chart delivers! With a swinging melody, ensemble work at all dynamic levels, and spots for your soloists, this chart offers an abundance of

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation. With its flexible scoring,

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring, and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. The approachable blues changes in F concert make this a

Written in a hard-driving shuffle style, it features all sections of the band with improvisational space for your tenor player. There is also a feature for the winds that will keep everyone on their toes.

The great Count Basie was the master at short solo fills that were beautifully crafted musical statements. Feature your piano player on this easy medium swing chart in the Basie style. All piano fills are

This exciting, up-tempo swing chart for advancing groups features solos for first alto saxophone, second trumpet, and piano (written or ad lib). Add a saxophone soli and an ensemble chorus which moves from

The exciting and fun introduction moves to a big band swing with a roaring finish that will have your developing group sounding like pros! The open solo section (written or ad lib) can be played by any

As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, this challenging swinger features a moderately soft intro, a tempo of 162 bpm, solo space for various instruments, sax section solis, auxiliary percussion, a

Every developing jazz ensemble should play this chart! This arrangement of the Oliver Nelson classic falls right in the pocket at about 110 bpm. The iconic melody is unforgettable, and there are written or

More accessible than most Gordon Goodwin charts, Stay in Your Lane is a hard-hitting, good-time shuffle groove played at about 135 bpm. There's lots of call and response between sections, a

Paul Baker's take on this wonderful Sigmund Romberg standard is very exciting right off the top! It switches between straight-eighth and relaxed swing feels at around 150 bpm. The creative and tasty

Victor Lopez gives this early jazz standard a contemporary flair for the youngest jazz bands! Beginning with a Latin/Bomba introduction, it quickly transitions to the familiar swinging, bluesy feel at about

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

Oh, yes! This fiery Latin tune has become a jazz standard over the years, and here it is in an accessible arrangement for young jazz ensembles. The overall style is swing with a touch of Latin thrown in to

This exciting Drew Zaremba original alternates between a very funky boogaloo and swing styles at around 144 bpm - but the primary style is swing. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff

This catchy TV theme is a surefire winner at the easy grade level. It's a very accessible swing chart played at 120 bpm with no solos. The Trumpet 1 range is to written E-flat top space. Simple,

The entire ensemble gets a workout on this highly creative chart! The overriding style is driving swing alternating with some Latin statements of the melody. Suggested solos are included for trombone,

This Joe Henderson jazz standard is a terrific vehicle for more advanced jazz ensembles with solo space for tenor 1 and drum set. The lead trumpet range is up to written high D. At 128 bpm, this

This one will grab your attention! It sounds great and lays well for the ensemble. The trombones kick off the chart with some solid section work, followed by the saxophones, trumpets, and the full band.

Here is a swinging minor blues! Inspired by two John Coltrane compositions, Mr. PC and Locomotion, this chart moves seamlessly between sections. After the introduction and initial