Jazz Charts with Reduced Instrumentation

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for younger players to learn. With flexible scoring, this

This trendy George Shutack original features a funky rock groove that students will love to play over and over. Add to that a strong melody with solid ensemble voicings, and you have a chart that's ideal

At last the origins of the elusive Chili Pepper are revealed at the easy grade level! Set in a driving tempo at about 176 bpm, this exciting chart makes the Chili Pepper spirit accessible to younger

A driving Latin feel is the foundation of this chart from Doug Beach. With a flowing melody, solid voicings and an open improvised or written solo section, this piece will be not only a great concert

This tribute to Thelonious Monk is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues-based changes and a swing style help to make this chart accessible to young

This accessible ballad in the style of Count Basie emphasizes lyricism, lush harmonies, unified phrasing and a wide range of dynamics. The full ensemble has the memorable melody at the top and continues for

Squares Be Gone is a well-crafted original for developing jazz bands. This bright swing chart employs a tuneful melody and is playable by as few as 9 players and expandable to full big band

You'll enjoy this original for developing groups. It's an easier funk tune and features melodic content without the usual double-time 16th-note figures. A solid introduction sets up a tuneful melody, and

For developing groups, this moderate swing chart by master composer Lennie Niehaus features exciting bebop lines with the melody stated at first by a duet of alto sax and trumpet, an open written

This beautiful ballad features alto saxophone with an emphasis on lyricism and rich harmonies. The solo may be improvised or played as written, and additional highlights include a double-time section, a

Undercover Bossa is an accessible Latin original written in bossa nova style, as well as elements of other popular Latin styles. It features moderate brass ranges and employs a tuneful melody