2 by 2 is written in the style of the great Cool era jazz composers like Bill Holman and Gerry Mulligan. It utilizes counterpoint in the backgrounds rather than block chords you would find in a

This medium tempo blues in F is a great chart for teaching swing style to a young band written in the Basie style, and is fun to play! The rhythm section writing is complete and will lay down easy with

A hip straight ahead swinger with fabulous ensemble writing that gives every section interesting material. This is a big band chart with a big sound but without big technical demands. Written solos in

The Hangman's Swing is a fun and freaky piece with lots of room for humor and excitement. The chart is in the key of G minor and has modest ranges for all instruments. It features the Trombones, Tenors, and

Loco Dude is an easy swing tune for the young jazz ensemble. The title features appropriate jazz idioms making it solid teaching material. Rhythm section parts are written out. Suggested solos are

This is a simple blues chart to help your students focus on blues patterns and harmonies. It has solos for sax, trumpet, and trombone and a powerful shout chorus for the band. With a catchy swing melody

The great ensemble writing of the laid back swinger just feels good all the time. The nice swingin' groove happens immediately making the tune a perfect concert opener. Solos in Tenor and Trumpet are