This classic blues swinger is a perfect fit for your young band. The first trumpet range is to written F-sharp top line, written-out solos indicated for alto sax, tenor sax, and optionally trombone, and a
A swingin' blues but with a fun twist: 13-bar blues! Suggested solos are written for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and some brief drum set fills. The trumpet range is up to a written E top space. Your
As you can guess by the title, this chart is a hard-swinging tune that shows off your drummer - and it's highly accessible to even developing ensembles. Great scoring, comfortable ranges, and hard-swinging
Here is an approachable and fun chart that works perfectly as an introduction to the Dixieland swing style. With fun trombone glissandos and quirky melodies, your students will have a great time with this
A tribute to the late, great, brilliant arranger and composer Sammy Nestico! This medium swing chart has written or improvised solos for trumpet, alto, tenor, and trombone. Superb writing provides sweet sax
A standard that really hits the mark! It begins with a bass solo and a trio of winds takes the head. The lead trumpet range to written B above the staff, and there is solo space for tenor with a sample solo
A standard performed by all the jazz greats. This light swing chart arranged by Erik Morales has a mysterious yet exciting character as it changes grooves from swing to Afro-Cuban, then a faster swing.
This half-time shuffle is a unique treatment of this classic standard. It is superbly arranged to feature five soloists: trombone, trumpet, tenor, alto, and drum set. Lead trumpet range is to written G on
A fast swing chart played on a great jazz standard, it features a great sax section soli, plenty of tutti ensemble, and written-out solos provided for piano (or vibes) and alto (or trumpet). Lead trumpet
Starting off with a hard-swinging sax soli, this is a very cool shuffle-swing groove. Written solos are provided for trombone and alto. There is a stop-time interlude, a big shout chorus, and an optional
This moderate swing is a fine jazz classic with a catchy melody and written-out solos for trumpet and trombone. The lead trumpet range is to written E top space. There are also some excellent sax soli
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
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!
Need an easy introduction to swing style for your beginning jazz band? Look no further than this chart! Clearly written rhythm section parts are perfect for bass and drum set players who are just starting.
If you've got a band full of aces, this chart is for you! You will need flugelhorns for the entire trumpet section to get the sound you want to hear. Winding lines and top-notch ensemble writing make this
This swing chart features a stride piano section at the beginning which sets this chart up nicely. Pretty cool stuff!
This swing chart offers a unique New Orleans second line swing groove that your students should learn and will love! This chart is very approachable and will have your students asking for more like it. An
This easy blues chart commissioned by Dusty Johnson and the Tipton Iowa Middle School jazz Band, is accessible to young groups and will be great to put together. It's a medium swing that is written with
This original up-tempo blues chart is a great opener for any concert. This chart includes an alto solo which can be played ad lib or as written. The flexible nature of this arrangement will make it
The shuffle is one of the staple grooves of the big band, and this one jumps right after the opening lick and never looks back. Swinging melodies and punchy accompaniment figures are featured throughout.
As pleasant as a casual stroll down the avenue, this one is sure to get the feet tapping. An opening bass riff introduces a groove that gives this piece a real "Killer Joe" feeling. The melodies are great
This minor blues chart swings right out of the opening count off. There is well-written counterpoint and a roaring shout chorus which is ideal for showcasing the entire ensemble. This is a very playable
Everyone needs an infusion of the blues now and then, and this chart delivers! With a swinging melody, ensemble work at all dynamic levels, and spots for your soloists, this chart offers an abundance of