Kick things off with this fast-paced swing chart that will get everyone dancing. Opening with a chorale-style introduction, this tune then shakes it up by diving into the swing section. Featuring solos for

Here's a laid-back Basie-style swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, the chart highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises. The lead

Step into the Golden Age with this tune that pays homage to the artistic talents of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. This chart starts with a beautiful melody as an alto sax solo develops into a theme that

This straight-up fast swinger has great solo space for trumpet and drums. The quirky melody is played by the saxes with overlaid brass punches. Written in Dorian minor with plenty of quartal harmonies, this

A straight-ahead swinger, this tune, named after a favorite granddaughter, features the sax section, a rollicking bari sax solo, a short piano solo, and ends with a crisp shout chorus. Fun to play!

Get out your zoot suit and pearls for this hard swingin' dance number in the style of Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, and Gene Krupa. Your band will wail and your audience will jump to this big-band-style

Marie is a mid-tempo swing chart in Basie style built on an open fifth motive set to the name "ma-REE." Tenors and 'bones get to shine while introducing the melody, which goes on to be fleshed out with

Here is an up-tempo swing chart in a modal, post-bop style employing chords with upper extensions and polychords, reminiscent of the musical styles of the Brecker Brothers, Pat Metheny, and Lyle Mays. Three

Students will enjoy playing this up-tempo swing chart stylistically reminiscent of the Count Basie/Sammy Nestico style. While the sax section lays down the main melody, the brass drives the B section in a

This tune is a laid-back swing tune following a traditional 12-bar blues progression. Students will have the opportunity to study articulation and rhythm. The solo section includes suggested written solos

Minor blues-based tunes are a staple of the jazz repertoire. Introduce your band to this form with this versatile medium-swing cooker. Idiomatic voicings are provided for the horns and rhythm section along

This is a medium-tempo swing chart in a bluesy setting. The bouncy melody requires students to focus on big-band-style jazz articulations in order to achieve the intended feel of playfulness. A brass soli