Blues and Swing Jazz Ensemble Charts

A unique march-like intro leads to a medium tempo, good time, saucy swing style in this fun and light-hearted chart. The format is 12-bar blues and there's an open solo section with chords

Swing, Swung, Swung is a rollicking swing original that captures the feel of those swing hits from The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and others. Developing groups will enjoy the

Pretty Cool Hat is a fresh, "Brubeckish" jazz waltz that's got some great licks throughout and opens up for some strong solos. The features include improvisational solo space, an alto and trumpet

Very accessible, this laid-back jazz waltz played at around 120 bpm includes solos for trumpet and tenor sax, nicely syncopated rhythmic figures, and satisfying melodic lines. For expanded

Here's a very useful arrangement that will fill the need when your jazz band is requested to play something patriotic. Featuring a variety of tempos and styles, this chart includes five American

Charlie Hill's original swinger at around 126 bpm is a straight-ahead blues chart with a catchy melody in the saxes that stays with you. There are no solos, just swinging sectionals and ensemble

Featuring killer ensemble work, a strong melody, a wonderful sax soli, an open solo section with written or ad lib solos, and a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program!

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy-level swinger has it

Sure to delight audiences with an abundance of interesting original material and surprise interludes, the superior orchestration techniques in this chart will make advancing jazz bands sound

As the title suggests, successfully subdividing the triplet on all swing eighth note figures is the key to an exciting performance of this swinging original. The strong melody at first stated in unison

This swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands will showcase the precision of ensembles with its compelling melody, solos for tenor and trumpet, and an engaging shout chorus. Though written solos are

This Aric Schneller arrangement is a burnin' swing chart on the Cole Porter jazz standard. Great energy is created with the 180 bpm tempo, the solo space for Alto Sax 1, and a fierce unison horn interlude.

A classic up-tempo swinger in the Basie tradition, this chart has it all, right down to the classic piano ending. At around 176 bpm, every section gets a workout in this swinging original with lots of

In 1959 Art Pepper recorded 12 tunes backed by an 11-piece small band. The Marty Paich charts focused on modern jazz classics including this arrangement of the Horace Silver composition Opus de

This rollicking swing chart will be a favorite of jazz bands! Air Blair features sax solis, a brass stop-time section, band unison lines, and all with a very accessible solo form based on the

Ginger Jam is a fantastic swing chart for younger jazz bands. A solid, bluesy groove and catchy melody combine to create a truly memorable experience for all and the shout chorus is a real winner!

Sporting a diverse set of styles, this incredibly unique swing chart features a flugelhorn solo and the trumpet section with angular themes that invoke images of light, color and symmetry. The swing section

Big Clifty Breakdown is a swing chart using modest ranges, a catchy melody, and features ensemble playing all the way. Players will enjoy grooving with the hip bass line and well-conceived rhythm

Blue Tiger is a hard swingin' chart that pays sparkling homage to the great Henry Mancini. It's a wonderful way to feature your tenor sax and trumpet soloists, as well as your entire sax section in

This medium swinger from LA based composer Jeremy Levy is similar to classic Sammy Nestico charts, but with a more modern harmonic touch. Featuring a great sax soli and a solo for tenor 1, this chart

This swinging extended blues has an infectious gospel feel with a surprise bridge that changes things up with a slick bebop melody. Trumpet and tenor have written changes, but it can be opened up for

Below the Line is a fun shuffle chart in the style of the great big bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style of Louis Prima. Set at around 190 bpm, this chart features a big sound with

Based on a twelve-bar blues and built on syncopated melodic ideas that build in intensity when layered on top of each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing chart designed for young

From a breathy tenor sax solo to the wailing climax from the whole band before the bass and piano sign off with their own little moment at the end, widely contrasting dynamics and a demand for courageous,