Composed for the Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble, this gem opens with a misterioso 12/8 minor blues which is evocative of the classic Ellington/Strayhorn orchestrations of the 1950s and '60s. The

One of the most famous jazz waltzes ever written, this small-band setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section is also

This up-tempo swing chart is the perfect way to start any concert with a bang. The brass and saxes have some really exciting ensemble choruses between the written or improvised solo sections featuring

There are quite a few compositions written in a blues format, but what makes the difference in this chart is that it swings hard right from the beginning and keeps the energy level high right to the last

Backstop is a medium-tempo, hard-driving blues chart in F. With moderate brass ranges and a unison saxophone line stating the melody, this one has a lot of energy, tight ensemble

A medium Basie blues with a shout chorus ending. Optional solos for alto, ten., or tpt, and a written pno solo . Trpt C. Time 3:55. Medium.

This gritty blues chart can really get down and dirty. This chart is full of strong dynamic composition and swinging patterns. Featuring a Trumpet solo with plunger mute, and funky Alto Sax solo, this chart

With a sit-up-and-take-notice introduction, Blackwing Blues is a straight-ahead shuffle chart played at about 138 bpm that provides an abundance of teaching and performance opportunities. With the

Bloody Good Blues ia a medium shuffle chart featuring tenor and trombone. Scored for AATTB Saxes, one Trumpet, one Trombone and Rhythm Section.

Blues Backstage is a staple from the New Testament Count Basie Orchestra of the 1950s. This classic Frank Foster chart on a simple B-flat blues achieves richness through tasteful and creative