Blues and Swing Jazz Ensemble Charts

Inspired by the classic version recorded by Count Basie, here is a terrific up-tempo swing chart suitable for younger bands. The melody is passed from section to section while building to a full-band

Check out this incredibly hip, swinging, and accessible chart featuring an amazing sax soli and wonderful figures for all parts. There are written changes for alto, tenor, and bari sax as well as trumpet

Here's a laid-back Basie-style swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, the chart highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises. The lead

A straight-ahead swinger in the style and vocabulary of the late, great Sammy Nestico, this chart features numerous opportunities to feature soloists (written solos provided for alto sax, trumpet, trombone,

This blues in F features the second trumpet player. It has a stand-alone wind section that shows off the ensemble's ability to keep time without the rhythm section. A hip head and great ensemble writing

Arranged in a medium swing Basie style, this sultry chart is a terrific feature for a trumpet soloist. There are plenty of tasty ensemble accompaniment figures along the way, and the solo part is completely

This swinging original is everything you're looking for in a hip and accessible chart to teach young players the foundations of big band playing from form to style. A must-have!

Not the Mr. T you were envisioning! This time the "T" stands for tenor sax and trumpet. This swinging chart is an excellent showcase for your stand-out tenor and trumpet players with a swinging duet section

 Brimming with energy, this piece will showcase the band's ability to create dynamic contrasts and play punchy rhythms. It also swings like crazy! Solos for alto and tenor sax, trumpet, and

Crafted in the style of the legendary Bill Holman chart Just Friends, this composition uses a unison line in the winds over a full chorus of the tune before it breaks into the exciting harmonized

This great shuffle has it all: a driving groove, intense ensemble writing, and vivid dynamic contrasts. The chart skillfully uses tension and release to create several high points throughout, all capped off