Blues and Swing Jazz Ensemble Charts

Check out this incredibly hip, swinging, and accessible chart featuring an amazing sax soli and wonderful figures for all parts. There are written changes for alto, tenor, and bari sax as well as trumpet

Here's a laid-back Basie-style swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, the chart highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises. The lead

A straight-ahead swinger in the style and vocabulary of the late, great Sammy Nestico, this chart features numerous opportunities to feature soloists (written solos provided for alto sax, trumpet, trombone,

This blues in F features the second trumpet player. It has a stand-alone wind section that shows off the ensemble's ability to keep time without the rhythm section. A hip head and great ensemble writing

Arranged in a medium swing Basie style, this sultry chart is a terrific feature for a trumpet soloist. There are plenty of tasty ensemble accompaniment figures along the way, and the solo part is completely

This swinging original is everything you're looking for in a hip and accessible chart to teach young players the foundations of big band playing from form to style. A must-have!

Not the Mr. T you were envisioning! This time the "T" stands for tenor sax and trumpet. This swinging chart is an excellent showcase for your stand-out tenor and trumpet players with a swinging duet section

 Brimming with energy, this piece will showcase the band's ability to create dynamic contrasts and play punchy rhythms. It also swings like crazy! Solos for alto and tenor sax, trumpet, and

This great shuffle has it all: a driving groove, intense ensemble writing, and vivid dynamic contrasts. The chart skillfully uses tension and release to create several high points throughout, all capped off

A crazy title and chart to match! This is definitely not your cookie-cutter laid-back swing tune. Phat chords and great voicings along with the distinct and gritty color of low saxes doubled with low brass

A nice throwback, this swing chart highlights all the great aspects of the bands from the 40s and 50s while still sounding fresh. The wailing sax lines and punchy brass along with a solid swing groove are

You can't go wrong with George Gershwin! This new take on the standard tune is filled with dynamic contrasts and engaging harmony. Great section scoring makes every section sound full as well as giving

This simple and engaging chart uses an infectious New Orleans-style groove with a great melody and simple yet very hip and effective background figures. A wonderful chart that can be put together with

A fun take on the famous rhythm changes from I've Got Rhythm, this chart evokes images of children at play. All sections have the opportunity to shine as they take their turns. Written solos

Here is a New Orleans-inspired chart that brings a Dixieland feel to your group. There's a great opportunity for open solos that begs for some playful muted trumpet and swinging trombone. This chart

This is the perfect chart to open your holiday program! Larry Neeck brings this classic Christmas hymn to life with this swing arrangement that is full of excitement and energy. A must-have for your

This tune is written in the classic Basie swing style with a focus on staying easy for developing groups. Despite limited ranges and limited orchestration, this chart still brings a catchy melody to hook

Written in the same form as Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon, this one is a real toe-tapper with a classic swing feel! Instrumentation is for two trumpets, trombone, and three saxes plus guitar, bass,