Written with developing bands in mind, this fun, accessible chart can be performed as written or used as a tool to reinforce ear training and improvising. There is ample solo space for alto

Arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on this traditional Christmas favorite. Scored as a full ensemble chorale, this moving piece is filled with fluid

This lush chart on Alone Together is a beautiful ensemble jazz ballad with a haunting melody and lots of interesting counterpoint and harmonies. Written with comfortable ranges and played

Set as a bright swinger at about 200 bpm, and originally arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas song Angels We Have Heard on High is an

Tom Molter has composed an exciting and compelling piece akin to the big-band charts inspired by the music of Pat Metheny. Apollo's Reel is set in a bright 3/4 feel with temporary shifts to a

As recorded on This Time by Basie!, this arrangement is pure Basie. Opening with a short figure reminiscent of the Count, the band then swings at a bright tempo into a terrific version of this great melody.

Pat Metheny is known for his beautiful melodies, and Back in Time is no exception. Featuring a flugelhorn or trumpet soloist throughout on a written-out solo with chords included for improvisation,

As recorded by Charlie Barnet and his great band, Bali Bali Buck Dance is a wonderful, exciting composition and arrangement by Bill Holman. Set as a bright swing, this chart opens up with an

Here's another great arrangement of one of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays' biggest hits. Originally recorded on their album Letter From Home, Beat 70 is an exciting up-tempo Latin/fusion chart that

As written for and recorded by the Buddy Rich Band, here's a medium-up swing chart that provides plenty of solo space for alto sax (a la Ernie Watts) and trumpet (a la Bobby Shew). It also

With its powerful and exciting ensemble passages, this electrifying Fred Sturm arrangement of the Steely Dan classic will wow your audience. It features a 16-bar open solo section allowing for any of your

As recorded by the Kenton band on the 7.5 on the Richter Scale album, this all-time great standard receives a fresh sound with the impeccable scoring talent of Marty Paich. This arrangement has it all:

Bodysnatchers was released in 2007 on Radiohead's In Rainbows album. Fred Sturm's powerful arrangement captures the raw passion of Radiohead's version with unique harmonic variations, textural

This great chart from Bob Curnow is sure to electrify your players and your audience! It has all the right stuff: up-tempo swing, a tenor/trumpet melody with solo space for each, a drum solo, clever

One of the last original pieces composed by the late Fred Sturm, this may be one of the most beautiful. Sensitively arranged by David Springfield as a quiet ballad concert piece with no improvisation,

This magnificent scoring of Carol of the Bells by Rich DeRosa was part of a long overture originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band. Bob Curnow has adapted the score in two versions to allow for

If you are looking for a modern arrangement with a classic feel, Drew Zaremba has done just that with Dave Brubeck's Cassandra. With alternating 3/4 straight-eighth and 4/4 swing meters and

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra on their album Berlin Dialogue for Orchestra, Checkpoint Charlie is some of Nelson's most creative writing. Full of uptempo energy, Nelson masterfully

Billy Byers' arrangement of Come Fly With Me was recorded on the Basie band's album Frankly Basie: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra. Set in an up-tempo swing feel, Byers hits

This piece is based on a terrific hip-hop/swing groove that you won't be able to get out of your head. It's a guarantee that your band will love it! Solos are indicated for trumpet, guitar, or piano. The

Much like Basie's Li'l Darlin', this Billy Byers compostion exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest. There is also the contrast of a strong shout section before returning to the

Much like Neal Hefti's Li'l Darlin', this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest. There is also the contrast of a strong shout section before returning to the

Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination, Cyclops is one of those infectious charts that will make your audiences bob their heads, tap their feet, and snap their fingers!