This collection of 10 grade pieces explores the jazz idiom through original songs composed in the styles of the masters. Lots of fun to play, some pieces even include an optional improvised section.

Originally written in 1920 by Tom Delaney and recorded over the years by Bix Beiderbecke, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and many others, this medium-advanced swing/Latin setting commissioned by IMEA for

This book was written to supplement the solo music available to both high school and college drum set students. Each of the ten solos pays homage to a famous jazz drummer with a full performance MP3. Audio

This collection contains ten original solos by Bob Mintzer featuring a variety of key signatures, tempi, and styles to interest and challenge players. The solos are scored in various styles including swing,

Inspired by legendary jazz drummers, this set of bebop solos for proficient players serves well as material for auditions, contests and recitals. Each piece emulates the style of the drummer(s) to which it

This funky rock classic is from the Thad Jones library, and it's Thad at his best...full of great energy and flawless orchestration!

This funk chart was originally recorded by the Yellowjackets for their Time Squared CD. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, this big band version requires a triplet-based swing feel similar to hip-hop.

Want a great chart to feature an accomplished tenor sax soloist?  Native Sons opens with extended tenor sax cadenzas, then the rhythm section sets the straight-eighth groove, as the

This exciting chart has a driving 12/8 funk feel that is sure to engage your jazz ensemble and its audiences with its relentless intensity, but without excessive brass ranges with the trumpets going to

In the spirit of Frank Mantooth and Ashley Alexander, this funk chart provides each section of the band with exciting and distinctive roles that come together and meld into a funky, backbeat groove with a

Here's a hot, medium-tempo funk chart that contrasts funky, swing 16th rhythmic figures with smooth legato brass lines. The solo space is open with the ensemble cookin' and poppin' behind the

Just Before the Dawn has a straight-eighth groove and relaxed tempo in the vein of the great recordings from the ECM record label. Great ensemble writing, varied meters, floating sectional

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2021 Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Band, this chart will be an exciting addition to any library. With grooves that

Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis composed this tuneful funk chart entitled Backdraft. This medium-level chart has all the characteristics of Jarvis' best-selling funk charts such as

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2018 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble, A Question of Hope is an ECM straight-eighth chart that will prove to be

This brisk salsa features an Earth, Wind & Fire unison horn theme over a percolating Latin groove. The composer suggests working separately with the horns and rhythm section before having them play

This creative, funk-style chart of the traditional Christmas carol is featured on The Adventures in Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Christmas CD. As the arranger puts it, this is a party song and