Blues and Swing Jazz Ensemble Charts

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

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 hip and laid-back blues chart - this is fun, accessible, and can be applied to a variety of settings from a young ensemble's first performance to an easy read-down for a jazz combo at a community or

Minor blues-based tunes are a staple of the jazz repertoire. Introduce your band to this form with this versatile medium-swing cooker. Idiomatic voicings are provided for the horns and rhythm section along

This uptempo blues in F swings hard from start to finish! With lots of big ensemble hits, a firey sax soli, and lots of space for ad-lib solos, this chart is a burner! The lead trumpet plays to a high

With limited ranges, beginning jazz rhythms, and lots of unison writing, this chart is at the perfect level for first-year jazz ensembles to learn to swing the blues in the comfortable key of F.

Starting with an a cappella saxophone chorus, this chart quickly moves into a B-flat blues with plenty of written or ad-lib solo space for trombone and alto sax. There's a "quiet shout" chorus that builds

You'll enjoy this swinging blues chart for jazz combo with a hummable and hip melody. Features solos for drums, bass, and tenor sax. The lead trumpet plays optional high C, and the lead trombone plays a

Here's an inventive shuffle to expose your musicians to this fun and energetic style. The opening gives your bass player a chance to get hip. A solo opportunity for your drummer and written-out solos

Your audience will enjoy this hip blues swing in B-flat that is playable by the youngest jazz ensembles. It features written solos with changes for trumpet, alto sax, and 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

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

 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

Here's a blues chart that will surprise you at every turn! This one takes the traditional 12-bar blues and turns it sideways. Definitely a hip chart to look at if you need something that colors outside the

This medium bright blues swing features a written piano solo off the top. Everyone gets a turn at the melody as the chart develops, and there is some fun interplay between the saxes and brass after the solo

This chart is a straight-ahead swinger at an upbeat 150 bpm tempo. It's great for learning to solo confidently across the ensemble with written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Featuring a hot

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

Everyone will be dancing to this exciting and fun swing chart. With its fast-paced rhythm and energy-driven melody, this piece is a great opener for any concert program.

Shine a spotlight on your trombones with this catchy medium swing feature. Full of unison melody in the trombones as well as individual lines, this chart is great to feature a section that knows how to have

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

Written with a great medium swing, this tune opens with a bright piano solo and then adds in a combo group to introduce the melody. Featuring optional written solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and piano, this

Be sure to check out this laid-back take on the standard Ray Henderson blues tune. At a casual medium swing, this chart is great for introducing a jazz standard without pushing the pace too much. With