Basic Library Jazz Ensemble

You know it, you love it! The opening motive is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart on the rock classic made famous by the group Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his magic to create an

You can't go wrong with this one! It's a famous tune by one of the most memorable figures in jazz, Thomas "Fats" Waller, and it's well within the capabilities of younger bands. It also includes an easy to

Here's a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves along at around 145 bpm with the melody line played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable ensemble sections and hits,

This Mike Collins-Dowden swing-style original features a hip melody, interesting call-and-response passages between the saxes and brass, nice dynamic contrasts, a written or improv solo for trumpet, and

This chart is way up on the "fun meter"! Mike's playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice any of that classic swing era sound and style. The trumpet section is the primary featured section; however, the saxes

A holiday favorite for sure, this Jose Feliciano classic is set here as a bossa nova at about 128 bpm. It's a fine arrangement, well-notated, tasty, and a breeze to assemble for a concert. Written

Concert bands do warm-ups... what about jazz bands?  Well, now your jazz band can properly get started with this set of time-saving and very effective warm-ups and tuning exercises.  Designed to

Getting your younger bands to groove has never been easier!  Straight from the library of The Buddy Rich Band, this great version of the classic Don Menza chart is perfect for younger players.

From the movie "The Polar Express," Hot Chocolate is hot stuff! A fun swinger in a jump style, it's loaded with energy and has been skillfully adapted for the young player. There are no solos, the

Here's a very hip jazz/rock adaptation of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart for developing jazz ensembles. It's true to the original style and concept, but made accessible for the real world. The driving

Ride on with this classic Leroy Anderson holiday tune scored for young jazz band accessibility. The style is a happy swing that will have your holiday concert audiences tapping toes and snapping

As part of the Standard of Excellence series, you can rely on this fine collection of jazz combo charts to be educationally sound as well as musically rewarding! Throughout its history, jazz has been