Inspired by the composer's very first trip to The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, this thrilling chart soars in a swinging waltz arrangement for jazz ensemble, creating a whirlwind adventure for
Feature your trumpet 2 player on this superb ballad arrangement. Opening with a lush rubato section and then shifting into a double-time section, this piece will show off the strengths of your group. This
Featuring sax soli and plenty of individual features, Kaori Nakano brings her unique groove and style back to the jazz band! With reduced brass writing, this chart is great for showing off a strong reed
Kick things off with this fast-paced swing chart that will get everyone dancing. Opening with a chorale-style introduction, this tune then shakes it up by diving into the swing section. Featuring solos for
Marie is a mid-tempo swing chart in Basie style built on an open fifth motive set to the name "ma-REE." Tenors and 'bones get to shine while introducing the melody, which goes on to be fleshed out with
This contemporary swing chart is full of energetic and exciting harmonic structures. This piece develops organically to show off its strong orchestration, counterpoint, and rhythmic writing that will let
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.
These are definitely not your grandmother's rhythm changes! This is a totally fresh, creative, and somewhat zany take on the familiar rhythm changes form. This piece zips along at 236, so be prepared for a
This chart has it all - a driving swing groove, lots of strong ensemble writing, a sax soli, and plenty of solo space. Created as a tribute to the music of the great Thad Jones, this chart is sure to become
Looking for a great opener or closer? This hard-charging swinger cooks from the opening note to the final bar. Solid ensemble writing, an infectious groove, and open solo spots make this chart a perfect
More accessible than most Gordon Goodwin charts, Stay in Your Lane is a hard-hitting, good-time shuffle groove played at about 135 bpm. There's lots of call and response between sections, a
This exciting Drew Zaremba original alternates between a very funky boogaloo and swing styles at around 144 bpm - but the primary style is swing. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff
The entire ensemble gets a workout on this highly creative chart! The overriding style is driving swing alternating with some Latin statements of the melody. Suggested solos are included for trombone,
Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2021 Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Band, this chart will be an exciting addition to any library. With grooves that
Composed in a relaxed swing style, this catchy tune is built up in layers starting with the trombones. Saxes are added followed by the trumpets, and finally the full ensemble gets in on the fun. There are
The Kessel Run is a flag-waving swinger that proceeds at breakneck speed! The first chorus features two bands within the band. To showcase the soloists, the solo section features stop-time
Featuring a tenor saxophone soloist, Curveball is in the style of the Ray Charles big band. It opens with huge ensemble brass and bluesy sax lines that switch in and out of a double-time swing
This wonderful jazz standard swings hard at around 160 bpm with the opening melody line played by alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. Sample jazz solos are provided for tenor sax 1, trumpet 2 and
Here's an ebullient and flashy solo feature for clarinet and big band. The ensemble swings brightly with intricate but accessible orchestrations while the bouncy solo shines with riffs and glissandi. A
Show off your rhythm section with this high powered bebop chart for experienced groups based on I Got Rhythm changes. The unique intro features the horns and the drummer on ride cymbal, and then
This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins in the Little Big Band setting features an up-tempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement, the head