Jazz Charts with Expanded Instrumentation

This chart is an absolute must for your young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so unique and enjoyable that students always have, and always will, love to play it. With lots of unison scoring and

Instantly recognizable by all, here is one of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful arrangement for younger players. Paul Murtha does a great job of capturing the authentic sound of Mancini's

Pipeline Howl is a '60s surf rock original that takes us back to the time of the Beach Boys, Surfin' Surfaris and a host of hot '60s groups. Developing players will enjoy the driving rock

This 24-bar blues chart is a party from beginning to end! Its New Orleans street beat creates a festive atmosphere, and the catchy hook will stick with your audiences. This super chart features a front

Polar Vortex by Victor Lopez is designed to guarantee young jazz ensemble success! With a haunting melody, it will capture the imagination with a jazz/rock, even eighth note style at a

We haven't heard a better original Latin tune at this grade level than Pollo Roja! It's a cha-cha to be performed at around 146 bpm, has easy brass ranges, includes a written or ad lib alto

A driving samba with modest ranges and a fiery sax soli section, Porto Alegre features carefully notated rhythm section parts, suggested piano voicings, a transcribed solo for trombone and/or

Written for younger jazz bands, Porto Garibaldi is a fun Bossa Nova with a catchy melody. It includes written or improvised solos for trumpet and trombone, a unison soli, and an

Start your next concert with a powerful move! A perfect vehicle for teaching sixteenth-note rhythms, this funk chart has been carefully composed to make the rhythms easy to read and interpret. As is common

Take a driving Latin/rock groove and add a strong, straightforward melody, and you have this winning change-of-pace chart for jazz groups at the very easy level. Scored for four horns with rhythm

Feature a young pianist with this gospel-style ballad. The solo is entirely notated except for a short section where the pianist needs to improvise over an easy four-bar sequence. The slow, infectious

Pretty Cool Hat is a fresh, "Brubeckish" jazz waltz that's got some great licks throughout and opens up for some strong solos. The features include improvisational solo space, an alto and trumpet

With a bit of progressive rock and a lot of half-time funk, this great chart can be rounded out with optional synthesizer and electric guitar. The sticky grooves and melodies drive the point home. Two

Here's a laid-back "phunk" chart that will be a real crowd pleaser for your jazz ensemble no matter their level of accomplishment. From developing ensembles to the best jazz bands, Punk Phunk

This chart offers a cool and funky groove for young jazz players with its catchy melody and solo opportunities for trumpet, trombone or saxophones. The solos can be played as written or

This accessible ballad in the style of Count Basie emphasizes lyricism, lush harmonies, unified phrasing and a wide range of dynamics. The full ensemble has the memorable melody at the top and continues for

Jobim's timeless bossa nova is set here in a very fine arrangement for young jazz players. The smooth melodies and Latin flavor help make this appealing to players and audiences alike. The melody is

Don't miss this ensemble ballad in the style of the great collaborations between Count Basie and Neal Hefti. Your young jazz band is sure to get the crowd on the dance floor with this one! A terrific