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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

Active Measures is a classic straight-ahead swing chart with bebop overtones that groove right along, especially behind the soloists. Additional features include two sax soli sections and a short

This John Lewis standard is flexibly arranged for four horns and rhythm section in this small-group chart. Set in a medium swing style, the chart includes background figures behind the soloists and ensemble

This rollicking swing chart will be a favorite of jazz bands! Air Blair features sax solis, a brass stop-time section, band unison lines, and all with a very accessible solo form based on the

This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins in the Little Big Band setting features an up-tempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement, the head

In this flexible instrumentation setting for six horns and rhythm, Michael Mossman uses a moderate swing style to fashion a classy version of this familiar standard. The scoring style is largely tutti, but

This swing original for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Autumn Leaves. The brass ranges are very accessible with trumpet up to F5 and D-flat4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts

This masterful jazz standard from Miles Davis' Kind of Blue album is notated here in 3/4 for young players. Inexperienced jazz players will have fun and enhance their musical skills while learning to

One of the iconic early hits by the Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle style. Included in this version for young players is the famous

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy-level swinger has it

One of the iconic tunes from the swing era, this enduring standard has been recorded by countless artists ranging from Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, to

This very playable chart is a bluesy, swinging excursion in G minor. Lots of tutti rhythms in the winds make this an excellent choice for a young ensemble just starting on the jazz path. There are solos for

Here the patriotic classic is reimagined as an energetic shuffle. An a cappella sax soli chorale introduction gives way to a driving shuffle that continues for the remainder of the chart. Harmon-muted

Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. It includes feature spots for every section and optional written or improvised

Inspired by the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, this medium swing original features a combo style melody and a hard-driving rhythmic feel. The written or ad lib solo section can be played by