Mariah Carey's holiday hit remains a favorite year after year, and in the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and reduced ranges for young players. Playable with optional
This chart, originally popularized by Buddy Rich, has been scored at an accessible level while maintaining the essence of the original and more. The tempo is around 154 bpm, there are written
Big Time is a great funk chart with a hot melody that's fused with a swinging bass line and a half-time, hip hop groove. It includes a fun saxophone soli, written or ad lib solos for tenor and
In a playful disco style, this very easy chart of the KC and the Sunshine Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for every section. This solid rocker features multiple options for soloists with written
This fiery arrangement of Caribbean Fire Dance maintains a smoldering intensity during even its more subdued moments. There's ample solo space for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and drums. The
Setting records for most views on YouTube and topping the pop charts in several countries, Despacito was recorded by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi with rapper Daddy Yankee (and later remixed with
This straight-ahead, swinging blues chart is just what the doctor ordered! With reasonable brass ranges, there's plenty of call-and-response writing between the sax section and brass. There's also an
Groove Walk requires minimal rehearsal time, and sounds great. With its gospel-infused melodic and harmonic structure, it's accessible and offers a mature sound for developing bands. The open
Composed in an up-tempo swing style, but with attitude, here's a tour-de-force chart for the entire ensemble. Small ensemble scoring is beautifully contrasted with full band passages, and provides solo
Kris Berg adds to his illustrious line of "chicken" charts, only this one is more accessible! With a tempo around 136 bpm, Just Wing It is definitely funky and will generate tons of excitement to
Mornin' Reverend was one of the earliest additions to the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra's extensive catalog, having been performed on the band's opening night at the Village Vanguard on February
This hard-swinging, Basie-style arrangement of the holiday favorite features a hip "horns alone" section, solos on approachable chord changes with solo sheets for each instrument, a fun saxophone/trombone
Recorded in 1978 by jazz-influenced pop group Steely Dan, this familiar hit features distinctive harmonies and a great-sounding groove. Solos for alto and trumpet are included along with rhythmic ensemble
Running with Scissors is a very hip, funky groove chart played around 168 bpm. It's loaded with classic Gordon Goodwin flair, plus sample solos are provided for C instruments, E-flat alto or bari