Big Band Standards

These five arrangements are the perfect highlight for any special occasion. The chart includes short, extremely playable versions of Happy Birthday; For He's a Jolly Good Fellow; The

Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. It includes feature spots for every section and optional written or improvised

There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still sounds

This chart is way up on the "fun meter"! Mike's playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice any of that classic swing era sound and style. The trumpet section is the primary featured section; however, the saxes

Made famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches and backgrounds in the brass. Also featured are

Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic! It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie "Whiplash" and uses interesting textures and alternates between a Latin groove and swing.

Introduce your young players to the suave Mr. Ellington with this medium tempo swing chart! It's a nice and easy presentation of this wonderful jazz standard. The features include a few sax section solis,

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney!  Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and

Arranged for the easier level of the Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice for younger

One of the classic jazz tunes of all time! Set in a medium swing tempo for four flexible horns and rhythm section. Nice!

This jazz standard will bring that Mardi Gras feel to your next concert! The chart features a New Orleans-style second-line groove that younger bands will really dig! Trombones get a chance to tailgate

Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten's own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940. This easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ensemble scoring

This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master to

This chart swings all the way! It's very playable by a young jazz ensemble - arranger Vince Gassi offers a fresh take on this classic, yet captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made