Jazz Charts with Reduced Instrumentation

Here is a superb chart on a wonderful jazz standard. Typically a ballad, this treatment is a straight-eighth feel with smooth cascading lines. Written-out solos are provided for trumpet and alto. Includeds

This modern fusion, flexible instrumentation combo chart features two solo sections with a written solo for trumpet 1 in the first section and a written solo for tenor sax in the second section. Chords are

This powerful rock ballad, with its blues-tinged melodic and harmonic structure, is a great feature for developing alto saxophone or trumpet soloists throughout. The solo part is entirely notated with no

This very approachable bossa nova can be played with a four-, five-, or six-horn combo. Additional horn parts are included so that it can be played with virtually any combination of horns plus rhythm

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

This upbeat and swinging arrangement of We Three Kings  will be the hit of your next holiday concert! With a fresh sound, fully scored ensemble writing, powerful unison lines, and even a

This holiday chart is a down-and-dirty funk chart based on the traditional favorite Angels We Have Heard on High. With a nice feel, it features syncopated rhythms, an interesting

This holiday chart is a down-and-dirty funk chart based on the traditional favorite Angels We Have Heard on High. With a nice feel, it features syncopated rhythms, an interesting chord progression,

An intense, hard-hitting, up-tempo rock tune with the feel of a cataclysmic event! Played at around 150 bpm, it features repetitive rhythms and patterns that guarantee jazz bands will be performance-ready

Emulating the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring ensemble

Featuring an alto saxophone or trumpet player in a tasty, rock ballad setting, this creative original features a gorgeous solo theme that is completely written. The ensemble provides a lush foundation

Here's a funky rock chart on the classic holiday carol Away in a Manger that's great fun for bands to play and audiences to hear! With an irresistible groove, this arrangement includes an open solo

Don't miss this swinging, shuffle blues chart for developing groups that cooks right off the top! Set at about 132 bpm, it features a full and hot saxophone section soli, a stop-time section leading

It's time for another musical journey through Miami's Little Havana as provided by Jeff Jarvis. This medium-easy level original scored in cha-cha style showcases authentic, yet accessible rhythms and

Here's a great opener, closer, or anything in between! This swinging shuffle features cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more. Notated rhythm section parts, reasonable

This tune simmers on low - but don't let that fool you. The melody is slick, and when set against the backdrop of the brass hits you have a great chart that is accessible to many groups due to the flexible

This bright swinger kicks right from the start at around 180 bpm! Based on a blues form, this chart is very melodic and simply cooks in an uncomplicated fashion, with tasty unison riffs balancing the

Tuneful and catchy, Binge Watch is a 12-bar blues in F that your jazz ensemble will want to binge-play! There's lots of space for teaching and learning improvisation, with written