Long recognized as the signature song for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, here is a beautifully arranged setting for young jazz ensembles. In a slow Basie-style swing, this chart features plenty of full

This beautiful and iconic jazz ballad from the 1940s is a study in flowing phrases and lush harmonies. Rick Stitzel's setting for younger players focuses on the full ensemble along with brief written or

This chart is a tour de force perfect for any contest program. Featuring slow swing, medium swing, and a combination of both, where the horns maintain the swing feel while the rhythm section goes to a

One of Carlos Santana's more memorable compositions is this instrumental hit from 1976. Along with Santana's own recording, the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also became a hit that same year. This

Recorded in 1972, Chick Corea's Return to Forever album is recognized as one of the landmark albums of jazz fusion. Along with the jazz standard La Fiesta, the mesmerizing ballad introduced on this

This funky pop rock ballad by George Michael has captured the hearts of a new generation and your students and audiences will instantly recognize the hook. The solo section features adlib or improvised

Hey rock fans, here's a powerful rock ballad made famous by Journey, arranged for young jazz ensemble. From the opening line, this chart is magical to the band and the audience. It has no jazz solos, but if

This straight-eighth ballad is beautiful and bold. Full of emotion, this chart is perfect for working on phrasing and contrast to help bring depth to the performance.

Oh yeah, a beautiful straight-eighth Ellington ballad! Come Sunday  is played around 84 bpm with gorgeous voicings throughout. There are suggested or improvised solos for tenor and

Ideal for young jazz bands, this moderately slow swinger is a tribute to legendary composer Neal Hefti. Lil' Hefty is a melodic chart with well-noted articulations, written-out rhythm section

This wonderful alto saxophone solo feature is powerful and moving with notes of nostalgia and pain. This ballad is a great selection for any concert program.