New Editors' Choice Selections for Jazz Band

Written and recorded by Sting in 1993, this gorgeous tune is recognized as a masterful yet haunting ballad. This skillfully paced arrangement for young players features a light pop feel along with brief

Recorded by Rick Astley in 1987, this familiar rock hit is instantly recognizable and popular with all age groups. Whether you want to Rickroll your audience or just play it for fun, here is a

This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master to

Ignite an infectious hot Latin groove from the downbeat! Utilizing authentic traditional rhythms and repetition, this chart allows your young band to lock in and turn up the heat! Your students will

Bossa at its best! This accessible bossa nova chart provides students with an introduction to one of the most well-known styles of Brazilian music. There is enough syncopation to be interesting but still

It's ok to be off! This chart's harmonic structure uses only the last eight bars of a 12-bar blues - the first four bars of a typical blues are missing! -  hence the title 1/3 Off. A perfect

Strut your band's stuff with this funky New Orleans second-line street-beat chart. The piece begins quietly, but then the party really starts with all the wind players improvising collectively. The first

This attractive and moderately paced original for young players features a tuneful melody in a cha-cha style. Scored with plenty of variety and textures, there is also a short solo for tenor sax. The rhythm

An amazingly simple melody has been skillfully dressed up with counterlines and solid scoring for the little big band format. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet, but with the easy blues changes,

This minor blues chart with a hip melody and solid unison scoring will make your young jazz ensemble sound full and mature and give them a great introduction to swing. The optional vibe and flute parts add

A fun and straightforward rock groove reminiscent of an '80s TV sitcom theme, this is scored for a full jazz ensemble but playable by two altos, tenor, two trumpets, trombone, and rhythm section. Solo

Here's an easy laid-back swing chart to feature your drum set player. Playable by a number of ensemble sizes and in a variety of musical settings, this work belongs in every jazz library.