Composed for the Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble, this gem opens with a misterioso 12/8 minor blues which is evocative of the classic Ellington/Strayhorn orchestrations of the 1950s and '60s. The

One of the most famous jazz waltzes ever written, this small-band setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section is also

This gritty blues chart can really get down and dirty. This chart is full of strong dynamic composition and swinging patterns. Featuring a Trumpet solo with plunger mute, and funky Alto Sax solo, this chart

With a sit-up-and-take-notice introduction, Blackwing Blues is a straight-ahead shuffle chart played at about 138 bpm that provides an abundance of teaching and performance opportunities. With the

This chart is simple, fun, and it rocks! With opportunities for guitar and trombone solos, there is a lot of groove happening in this tune. Taking a happier twist on the blues, this tune will be great for

This hard-swinging 12-bar blues features acoustic bass in a Thad Jones-inspired setting. It cooks right along and the ensemble provides solid support for the bass soloist. At a tempo of 140 bpm, this chart

Originally recorded on the Miles Davis landmark recording Kind of Blue, here is a swingin' and updated take on this all-time blues favorite. Tasty full ensemble interludes surround solo space for alto sax,

Flexibly scored for many combinations of horns and rhythm section, and playable with as few as one horn and rhythm section, Git-Down Time is a catchy New Orleans street beat chart that's very

Everyone will be dancing to this exciting and fun swing chart. With its fast-paced rhythm and energy-driven melody, this piece is a great opener for any concert program.

Wow! This is a blues with serious attitude! It comes out of the gate roaring and includes plenty of interesting details that make this a standout chart for high school bands. Great dynamic contrasts are

You'll enjoy this swinging blues chart for jazz combo with a hummable and hip melody. Features solos for drums, bass, and tenor sax. The lead trumpet plays optional high C, and the lead trombone plays a

This is a medium swing "blues with a bridge" chart that plays off the unusual nature of a knuckleball's trajectory and flight characteristics. Lots of fun "wobbles" and misdirection bring this hard-swinging