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This appealing jazz standard is a great way to feature your vocal soloist and liven up a concert. The style is medium swing, the key is F, and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

Here's an up-tempo and intense Latin/swing chart to challenge your ensemble. Includes a tenor sax feature and an open solo section, a rhythm section interlude, a slower swing section near the end, and a

Salute the unsung hero of the jazz ensemble, the piano player, with this accessible piano feature! 88 Ave. B is an accessible Basie-style swinger that features the piano throughout

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

Here's Jerome Kern's fabulous standard in a swinging arrangement by Roger Holmes. With tasty accompaniment figures and a relaxed feel, your vocalist will have a blast singing this chart, and sound great

This soulful arrangement of the patriotic favorite, skillfully crafted by Mike Tomaro, is perfect for jazz concerts! Written to feature either a vocal or alto sax soloist, it gives you plenty of flexibility

Jazz groups with a strong lead alto sax player will enjoy this ballad in film noir style. Its smoky harmonies and wistful melody are broken up with a double-time swing section before a powerful reprise at

Composed and arranged by Scott Ninmer, staff writer for the U.S. Army Band, this well-crafted original is a must-have. Rich harmonies and syncopated figures are just a couple characteristics of this fresh

As the title suggests, this is a beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition to the haunting tune, there are subtle supportive ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of accompaniment and include

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

Play it again, Sam! This one can be used as a vocal solo or vocal group feature (SATB or SSAA). The voice leading is just right, and the band gets a spot to open up, too. Vocals in C/Db.

Perhaps no popular Christmas standard has the instant recognition than that of Frank Loesser's Baby, It's Cold Outside! Often performed as a vocal duet for a girl and guy, this versatile

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