Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble

Imagine Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers sitting in with Tito Puente's big band, and you've got Blue Mambo! While the rhythmic feel of the tune is absolutely Latin, the primary melody is a 24-bar long-for...

Imagine Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers sitting in with Tito Puente's big band, and you've got Blue Mambo! While the rhythmic feel of the tune is absolutely Latin, the primary melody is a 24-bar long-for...

Let It Groove is all about the pocket! The feeling of the chart is reminiscent of Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man or Lee Morgan's Sidewinder. The bass line is anchored to the bass drum pattern, and th...

Who can resist the groove of the Afro-Brazilian bai?úo?! This tune features alto sax and trumpet as soloists throughout the tune, contrasted by sections with powerful unison figures across the ensembl...

Ride the waves, man! This cool Caribbean customer will have the audience dreaming of ocean

Jim Cifelli has written a chart that is a terrific way to introduce students to the great Jazz Messengers

Jim Cifelli has written a chart that is a terrific way to introduce students to the great Jazz Messengers bands of Art Blakey. The Messenger combines a soulful melody and solid straight ahead rhythm s...

Inspired by Coltrane's 'Countdown' this up tempo burner features solo space for tenor sax, trumpet and drums as well as an optional collective improv section to close the chart. Trumpet range: C#6. (2...

This chart lives up to its name. An uptempo minor blues with more than a few twists and turns. 'GO' provides solo space for trumpet, tenor sax, guitar (or piano) and drums. (2 Trp., 1 Trb., A,T,B, rhy...

A moody lyricism pervades this medium tempo even 8th chart. Flute, trombone and tenor carry the melody and solo space is provided for soprano sax and trombone. (2 Trp., 1 Trb. S.T. sax, alto flute/bas...

A vibrant contemporary samba featuring Alto sax throughout. Solo space is provided for Trumpet and Guitar as well. Baritone has optional double on flute. (2 Trp., 1 Trb. A,T,B/Bass Clair, rhythm). Rec...

A jazz tour de force that moves through several different grooves and features guitar, trombone and an open drum solo. Alto and Baritone double on flute. (2 Trp., 1 Trb. A,T,B/Flute, rhythm). Recorded...

Was commissioned by the U of North Texas for the One O'clock Lab Band's trip to Lisbon, Portugal. A colorful ECM/Latin groove features Tenor sax and Piano. Flowing melodies and the use of flutes, mult...

Diese sehr bekannte Nummer von Ivring Berlin ist nun in einer swingenden Neubearbeitung von Erwin Jahreis erschienen.

Title is a quote from 'The Omni Americans' by Albert Murray. Admittedly program music, and 'Freckles' is the prelude to No. 102 'All Ta' Once. Rubato reed statement followed by trombone solo to orches...

Baritone saxophone solo. Ballad with 1/2 chorus double time. Trpt. high Db. Recorded by the George Stone & Friends Big Band 'Perform the Music of Stewart 'Dirk' Fischer on Sea Breeze Jazz. See master...

Tenor saxophone feature. Bright samba. Soloist must dig into chord structure. Currently voiced for lead alto on sax soli. Some direction indicated. Trpt high F's and G's. Recorded by the George Stone...

Bass feature, written and improvised to Indiana changes in 'F'. Some ensemble and sax soli (soprano double). Trpt high E's and F. MM = 140 - 160. Recorded by the George Stone & Friends Big Band 'Perfo...

Lament for trombone section with 'chops'. Lyrically written trumpet solo. Tuba or bass saxophone enhances orchestral depth. Some direction indicated. 1st trombone high Db, 2nd trombone high Ab. 1st tr...

Alto sax feature. Blues ballad minor, blues mambo (or rock) minor, blues jazz four major. Tight ensemble, recap of theme with orchestral tag. Trpt. high 'C'. Recorded by the George Stone & Friends Big...

Mambo. Commissioned by Joel Leach for his CSUN 'A' Jazz Ensemble. The title is a play on the University's acronym (CSUN). Tipico call & response intro. Latin Percussion Instrumentation: Piccolo, 3 Alt...

Bright, 'Show Two', short, easy framework for Drum solo. (some quartel harmony usage)Trpt. 1 high B's & Bb. Trombone F & F#'s. Optional Soprano lead, Alto, 2 Tenors & Baritone. 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone...

Nonet, 'cool' ensemble, 32 bars, plus Fine tag, with 'blowin' changes' on all parts. Lead Trpt: G#. C minor. 2 trpts,trbn,alto, tenor, bari, 3 rhythm. Medium.