As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the Central Park North album, this classic swinger is a winning mix of solo with rhythm section and full band passages. The designated soloists include

Big Dipper was originally commissioned by Count Basie for an entire album of Thad Jones' music; however, Basie never made the record, instead suggesting that Thad start his own band. Big

Blues du Jour was designed to be a flexible chart, featuring just about any soloist in the ensemble. The solo beginning at measure 33 may be played by 4th Trumpet, 2nd Alto, or 2nd Tenor. The solo

Blues for Charlie (from the CD Turnaround recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a blues chart written in 12/8 time with open spaces to feature your accomplished soloists punctuated by

Ellington loved the blues. He found a way to use the blues feeling and/or structure in virtually everything he wrote. Naturally, this had a profound effect on his disciple, Billy Strayhorn, who uses many of

This small band chart features challenging ensemble passages. It's a medium-up blues with solos for trumpet, alto sax, trombone and piano. Instrumentation: Alto Sax doubling on Flute, Tenor Sax doubling on

This medium-swing minor blues chart puts the focus on the foundation of your band's brass section... the bass trombone. A solid melody set below the staff and into the pedal register is offset by dramatic

The fun title is derived from a campy indie horror spoof flick about giant brine shrimp attacking Salt Lake City in the mid sixties. This Ellington-ish medium blues chart marches to its own beat with a