An attractive first introduction to the art of improvised jazz. Simple strategies are provided for young musicians to experience success learning to perform blues, swing, Latin, and rock music, all
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Jazz Combo Plus is an innovative, performance-ready collection featuring six original charts for small jazz groups. Additional features include flexible instrumentation with three parts in each
From British progressive rock band Yes, this iconic moment in pop and rock history is scored neatly for big band with the option to feature either a vocalist or tenor sax soloist. Just like the original,
This quintessential fusion tune is expertly arranged for a big band. This chart pays fond tribute to an American master with passion and a smart, hard edge. All sax parts include optional flute doubles.
There is a cool vibe in this approachable yet genuine outing in straight eighth-note fusion style. Layers are added to layers for a calculated build-up to a gritty ensemble punch. Every section and part
With a bit of progressive rock and a lot of half-time funk, this great chart can be rounded out with optional synthesizer and electric guitar. The sticky grooves and melodies drive the point home. Two
Gritty and real funk-rock with fully notated, authentic keyboard and bass parts to ground the band with swagger. A call-and-response melody builds to a breakdown section with its chasing, bluesy horn lines.
Here is a cheerful Latin waltz chart that brings a new age flair along with it. There's careful consideration for ranges, and the syncopation provides a great chance to focus on rhythm.
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Here's an ebullient and flashy solo feature for clarinet and big band. The ensemble swings brightly with intricate but accessible orchestrations while the bouncy solo shines with riffs and glissandi. A
Let the rhythm section lay down an earthy groove in half-time funk. The horns ride along with a bluesy melody that builds to a great stop-time. Modest ranges all around with reduced instrumentation (three
This captivating ballad from Norwegian composer Lars Erik Gudim features the full woodwind section. Doubles for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, and optional alto flute work together in a gorgeous ensemble
Here is a beautiful trombone solo feature where you can combine forces with a string orchestra in this lush work for jazz ensemble, or jazz ensemble alone. The string orchestra can easily be replaced or
This is a bluesy call and response between bass instruments and the whole ensemble, with modest brass ranges, suggested piano voicings, and solo space for tenor sax and guitar (or piano). Solo
This straight-eighth chart in 3/4 is an accessible trumpet or flugelhorn solo feature with an outstanding jazz ensemble background. In a beautifully quiet ballad style, your developing soloist will shine as
A driving samba with modest ranges and a fiery sax soli section, Porto Alegre features carefully notated rhythm section parts, suggested piano voicings, a transcribed solo for trombone and/or
A great opportunity to get your young players to swing, and swing they will! This super-achievable 12-bar blues chart has it all, including a tune that's as catchy as its title, an open solo section
With a fun and lively New Orleans second line treatment, this setting of the traditional The Holly and the Ivy takes the familiar melody and transforms it into a great chart for holiday concerts.
Understated, straight-ahead swing a la Dave Brubeck meets traditional English Christmas carol. There's mostly full-ensemble playing with a brief, written trumpet solo, cued for trombone. Features drums
The traditional Irish carol fits nicely over a Latin partido alto feel. The two-measure ostinato dances under a legato melody played by five saxes and a flugelhorn. Solo transcriptions for flugelhorn and
The jaunty traditional melody appears briefly in its original 6/8 time before you're off on full ensemble, straight-ahead swing. A brief sax soli and some short drum set interjections take the role of
It's holiday mash-up time! This is a clever combination of the traditional carol with sultry Brazilian jazz a la Stan Getz. Two transcribed solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet (or flugelhorn)