Micah 5

Originally written for the Sammy Nestico Dark Orchid recording and later reprised on A Portrait of Sammy, this iconic swing chart gives all the solo work to piano, first in the opening 48 measures, then

Transparent and gentle textures permeate this treatment of Jeff Coffin's lyrical South African-inspired jazz waltz. Commissioned by Jeff for the 2011 Massachusetts All-State Jazz Band, Bob Washut's

Based on the chord changes to Bluesette, this original composition offers an opportunity to feature first and second trombones. There are opportunities for the other sections as well, as they back up the

You simply cannot go wrong with this Matt Harris chart on this great jazz ballad ideally set as a tenor sax solo feature! The tempo is about 98 bpm with the tenor solo written and improvised.

Evocative and heartfelt, this composition is filled with beautiful dynamic contrasts, tight voicings, hip figures, and multiple layers of orchestration. The chart starts warmly with a written solo for

The swingin' Quincy Jones arrangement of this standard was a Frank Sinatra signature tune.  Here's the authentic version edited and adapted for today's bands by Mike Tomaro. Vocal key: B-flat.

Simple and a touch complex at the same time, this trombone solo feature swings hard with a touch of the blues included. Composed for Wycliffe Gordon and the Nashville Jazz Composers Collective.

Featuring a tenor saxophone soloist, Curveball is in the style of the Ray Charles big band. It opens with huge ensemble brass and bluesy sax lines that switch in and out of a double-time swing

This beautiful bossa/ballad features flugelhorn and was recorded on the Fun Time CD. The rhythm is in a bossa nova style with some beautiful ensemble orchestration and interesting chord changes. Highly

Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sultry swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite.

This is a fresh take on a Renaissance era French Christmas carol for jazz ensemble with featured tenor saxophone solo. In the style of Gil Evans, it incorporates some fresh, contemporary elements to allow

Espoo You is a medium swing chart that can be opened up to feature a tenor soloist or any member of the jazz ensemble. It has a challenging saxophone soli to feature the sax section and is written

As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band on the CD That's How We Roll, but minus the woodwind doubles, saxes only. Arranged for flexibility, it's a beautiful solo feature for C instruments, alto sax,

Feature your vocal quartet or SATB vocal ensemble with your jazz ensemble! Plus, this chart also includes an additional part for vocal soloist if you prefer. A medium-swing arrangement by Darmon Meader, the

Have a jazz vocal group or quartet?  Here is a stunning chart arranged by Darmon Meader, the musical director and chief arranger of the jazz vocal group New York Voices.  This stellar tune is