Psalm 124

It's ok to be off! This chart's harmonic structure uses only the last eight bars of a 12-bar blues - the first four bars of a typical blues are missing! -  hence the title 1/3 Off. A perfect

This Oliver Nelson chart features alto saxophone and trumpet playing the melody. Lengthy solo sections with exciting backgrounds are featured for both those players. The band also has their turn to

A swingin' blues but with a fun twist: 13-bar blues! Suggested solos are written for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and some brief drum set fills. The trumpet range is up to a written E top space. Your

Need a great opener or a burning closer? 702 Shuffle can take care of either spot on the program! With a strong melody, an infectious groove and solid ensemble work, this Bret Zvacek composition

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

A playful chart in a Basie swing style, Aardvark Stomp is easy and fun to play and a great way to assist young jazz musicians in developing ensemble and sectional playing skills. There's

Commissioned by friends and colleagues of noted music educator Cliff Kaminsky, this medium level chart is dedicated to his memory. It's a hard-driving shuffle with plenty of ensemble work for

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 tune is an exceptional way to introduce swing style from the very first rehearsal! This jazz starter is expertly written well within the easy level, allowing your students to sound good quickly and

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 blues composition recorded on the Consummation album in 1970 will give players a chance to experience performing in 5/4 meter. Lots of unison voicings give jazz bands a powerful sound in this

You can't go wrong with this one! It's a famous tune by one of the most memorable figures in jazz, Thomas "Fats" Waller, and it's well within the capabilities of younger bands. It also includes an easy to

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