A standard that really hits the mark! It begins with a bass solo and a trio of winds takes the head. The lead trumpet range to written B above the staff, and there is solo space for tenor with a sample solo

Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. It includes feature spots for every section and optional written or improvised

Competitive bands will love the epic treatment of this Irving Berlin classic! From it's powerful opening this chart moves into a hard driving swing, elagent woodwind feature and back to blowing the pressbox

Here's a great way to introduce the music of Count Basie to your young players. Carefully scored for young groups, this medium swing chart composed by Frank Foster and Count Basie trades the melody between

Made famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches and backgrounds in the brass. Also featured are

This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the little big band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist. Instrumentation:

True to the original medium-tempo swing style, this creative chart in the Little Big Band format features satisfying full-ensemble scoring with suggested or improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet.

One of the classic trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes to accessible charts in a medium swing

This Peter Blair chart on the Neal Hefti/Count Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for younger jazz groups. It does its Basie thing with a light and cool swing feel, includes nice changes in

Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band, this accessible version has a gospel rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at about 132 bpm with straight eighths, this chart is packed with goodies

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

A classic jazz standard, this well-crafted chart bounces between samba and swing grooves. The lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff, and there are suggested solos for alto sax, tenor sax,

A standard performed by all the jazz greats. This light swing chart arranged by Erik Morales has a mysterious yet exciting character as it changes grooves from swing to Afro-Cuban, then a faster swing.

You may think this very clever chart is all swing, but it begins as Latin then alternates with a swing feel. The tempo is bright at around 190-200 bpm with suggested solos for trumpet and tenor sax, a

Victor Lopez, who knows the Latin idiom inside and out, has given us a powerhouse 6/8 Latin chart that will make your ensemble sound like the Kenton Band. It's majestic, powerful and noble and includes

This jazz standard will bring that Mardi Gras feel to your next concert! The chart features a New Orleans-style second-line groove that younger bands will really dig! Trombones get a chance to tailgate

Dallas Burke delivers a take on the ultimate Latin opener that is truly fire from start to finish! There's no better way to start a show!

A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all and an intro that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the

Feature your trumpet 2 player on this superb ballad arrangement. Opening with a lush rubato section and then shifting into a double-time section, this piece will show off the strengths of your group. This