Early Jazz Standards

You can't go wrong with this one! It's a famous tune by one of the most memorable figures in jazz, Thomas "Fats" Waller, and it's well within the capabilities of younger bands. It also includes an easy to

Written in 1920 by Al Jolson, Buddy DeSylva and Vincent Rose, here's a sturdy chart on the great jazz classic Avalon. There's lots of solo space and imaginative ensemble writing which gives the

Here's a beautiful bluesy Fats Waller ballad originally from 1929 that's very playable by young jazz groups. The tempo is around 82 bpm with a straight-eighth ballad feel, there are smooth and

Perhaps the most well known version of this flag-waver was recorded by "The King of Swing," Benny Goodman.  This very easy arrangement from Robert Woods works well at a variety of tempos and makes an

This relaxed swinger is an arrangement of the classic 1920s song sung by, among others, Peggy Lee. This exceptional arrangement is just solid swing from beginning to end with lots of variety, a really nice

Arranger Dave Rivello arranged this great tune in a nice and easy, relaxed, swing genre to showcase the 2nd trumpet in the style of Miles Davis. Featuring the trademark Miles' harmon mute sound throughout

Arranged in a medium slow Count Basie style, this is a great chart for teaching ensemble balance and laidback swing. It includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo that's

Continuing with the fine tradition of Count Basie and Thad Jones, John Clayton's exquisite chart on this early jazz standard blazes a trail of excitement and power! Written as a medium up tempo swinger, the

Includes: Basin Street Blues; Copenhagen; High Society; King Porter Stomp; Maple Leaf Rag; Milenberg Joys; Sugar Foot Stomp; Weary Blues and When the Saints Go Marchin' In. Also included