A good introduction to the ubiquitous rock shuffle, this piece captures the fun and mystery of an illusionist's sleight-of-hand close magic act. Every section is featured as the melodic lines are passed

It's ok to be off! This chart's harmonic structure uses only the last eight bars of a 12-bar blues - the first four bars of a typical blues are missing! -  hence the title 1/3 Off. A perfect

A swingin' blues but with a fun twist: 13-bar blues! Suggested solos are written for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and some brief drum set fills. The trumpet range is up to a written E top space. Your

Starting with an a cappella saxophone chorus, this chart quickly moves into a B-flat blues with plenty of written or ad-lib solo space for trombone and alto sax. There's a "quiet shout" chorus that builds

You know it, you love it! The opening motive is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart on the rock classic made famous by the group Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his magic to create an

Classic rock from Chicago!  Everyone has wanted to do this horn-driven chart at one time or another, and now you can even do it with your young jazzers!  Kids will latch on to the hard-hitting

In the tradition of Neal Hefti's classic L'il Darlin, 3am is a warm ensemble ballad that opens with a brief written solo for piano and features improvised solos for muted trumpet and tenor sax. It

These five arrangements are the perfect highlight for any special occasion. The chart includes short, extremely playable versions of Happy Birthday; For He's a Jolly Good Fellow; The

A Funnky Group uses plenty of dynamics, call and response, soli sections featuring brass and woodwinds.  If you like Tower of Power or Earth Wind and Fire, this is the song for you!

This upbeat selection is perfect for a concert band or jazz band/combo that wants to play Latin music. Inspired by Tito Puente, Alma or soul, makes you wanna dance!  It features several percussion

This driving rock beat with a melody that's in your face uses a standard form - but with a twist. This funky piece is a great way to introduce your young band to the blues form. Play the written solos, or

Based on the chord changes to Black Orpheus, this chart features solos for any instrument over the A section of the form along with melodic segments for all sections. It is a great way to introduce

Now everyone can get in on the fun of improvising! Peter Blair has taken eight of Jamey Aebersold's improvisation exercises, staples of jazz pedagogy throughout the world, and written complete jazz