Here is an animated, up-tempo chart that gives way for your wind section to shimmer through with an a cappella soli section. Inspired by some classic Duke Ellington pieces, this tune features a tenor sax

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the Central Park North album, this classic swinger is a winning mix of solo with rhythm section and full band passages. The designated soloists include

Big Dipper was originally commissioned by Count Basie for an entire album of Thad Jones' music; however, Basie never made the record, instead suggesting that Thad start his own band. Big

Blues for Charlie (from the CD Turnaround recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a blues chart written in 12/8 time with open spaces to feature your accomplished soloists punctuated by

Yes, this is for real! Queen's magnum opus, in a jazz language, orchestrated for big band, with jazz solos for trombone (also cued in trumpet 5/flugelhorn) and alto or bari sax thrown in for good measure.

Brown Shuffle was first recorded by Norway's Oslo Groove Company on their jaw-dropping album Anno 1990. Now, for the first time, this newly-engraved edition is available in the United States. Lars

Using a combination of hip-hop and up-tempo swing, here's a marvelous take on Bud Powell's bebop classic. A front line of alto, tenor and trumpet are featured off the top followed by an extended soli for

This medium-swing minor blues chart puts the focus on the foundation of your band's brass section... the bass trombone. A solid melody set below the staff and into the pedal register is offset by dramatic

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album "New Life," this fast swing chart starts with a full band statement and a short piano solo before the flugelhorn soloist steps into the

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, Cherry Juice is a fast swing opus beginning with a full band statement and a short piano solo before the flugelhorn soloist

This chart opens by layering in players starting with drum set, then adding in the fourth trumpet and continuing to build until the full ensemble is in. With a playful swing feel, it's a great challenge for