Blues and Swing Jazz Ensemble Charts

This medium tempo blues in F is a great chart for teaching swing style to a young band written in the Basie style, and is fun to play! The rhythm section writing is complete and will lay down easy with

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

A standard that really hits the mark! It begins with a bass solo and a trio of winds takes the head. The lead trumpet range to written B above the staff, and there is solo space for tenor with a sample solo

A standard performed by all the jazz greats. This light swing chart arranged by Erik Morales has a mysterious yet exciting character as it changes grooves from swing to Afro-Cuban, then a faster swing.

This half-time shuffle is a unique treatment of this classic standard. It is superbly arranged to feature five soloists: trombone, trumpet, tenor, alto, and drum set. Lead trumpet range is to written G on

A fast swing chart played on a great jazz standard, it features a great sax section soli, plenty of tutti ensemble, and written-out solos provided for piano (or vibes) and alto (or trumpet). Lead trumpet

Starting off with a hard-swinging sax soli, this is a very cool shuffle-swing groove. Written solos are provided for trombone and alto. There is a stop-time interlude, a big shout chorus, and an optional

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

Need an easy introduction to swing style for your beginning jazz band? Look no further than this chart! Clearly written rhythm section parts are perfect for bass and drum set players who are just starting.

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

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

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

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 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,

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

Paying tribute to the iconic Count Basie Orchestra, this very easy chart is written in the classic Neal Hefti style of Li'l Darlin' and Pensive Mist. There is plenty of ensemble work and

This very playable chart is a bluesy, swinging excursion in G minor. Lots of tutti rhythms in the winds make this an excellent choice for a young ensemble just starting on the jazz path. There are solos for

Here is a bright swing chart for young groups based on the chord changes to George Shearing's Lullaby of Birdland. The open solo section is written or improvised to feature any soloist,

Famously recorded by both Louis Armstrong and Bobby Darin in the 1950s, this iconic standard has remained popular through the decades and has been recorded by countless jazz artists. This chart for

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