A playful chart in a Basie swing style, Aardvark Stomp is easy and fun to play and a great way to assist young jazz musicians in developing ensemble and sectional playing skills. There's

This tune is an exceptional way to introduce swing style from the very first rehearsal! This jazz starter is expertly written well within the easy level, allowing your students to sound good quickly and

This swing original for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Autumn Leaves. The brass ranges are very accessible with trumpet up to F5 and D-flat4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts

Bring a bit of history to your young players with this familiar jazz standard made famous by the Count Basie Orchestra and countless other jazz artists!  Arranger Mike Sweeney has provided a nice

One of the iconic tunes from the swing era, this enduring standard has been recorded by countless artists ranging from Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, to

This very playable chart is a bluesy, swinging excursion in G minor. Lots of tutti rhythms in the winds make this an excellent choice for a young ensemble just starting on the jazz path. There are solos for

This swinging original for young groups is based on the chord changes to the jazz standard There Will Never Be Another You. The brass ranges are very accessible, the rhythm section parts

Here is a light selection for a reduced jazz ensemble. Great for the developing ensemble, open solo space is included to cultivate improvisational skills across your group. A driving Latin groove holds it

This swinging chart is a great introduction to the blues, filled with ensemble passages that work beautifully. A fundamental element of this tune is the use of call and response. There are some fabulous

Ever since The Bare Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie "The Jungle Book," this catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy

Learning music in the style of the great Count Basie Band is an essential experience for any jazz musician. This accessible chart is a swinging original featuring many of the components so

The great Count Basie was the master at short solo fills that were beautifully crafted musical statements. Feature your piano player on this easy medium swing chart in the Basie style. All piano fills are