Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music

Finally, this Ellington classic is available for even the most inexperienced bands. For starters, this version is in Bb rather than C. Rick features the saxes on the melody with inventive brass counte...

A shuffle at 166 BPM, this is a feature for two tenor saxes - not a duel, but a vehicle to showcase both your tenor players. Sample solos are provided, and the lead trumpet range is to written high C-...

Recorded by Count Basie & His Orchestra in the late 1960's, this classic blues for developing ensembles features written or ad lib solos for trombone and drums. Midway through, shortly after the tromb...

This dynamic blues shuffle offers optional written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and/or trombone; the piano player has written solos at the beginning and end as well. For this chart to sound its best...

Big Band Holiday is the perfect holiday chart for the young jazz band. Arranger Carl Strommen has blended 4 titles into an easy-to-rehearse and very playable chart. The chart features brief written-ou...

'Jazzin' the World' is a superb holiday medley featuring 'Joy to the World,' 'Silent Night,' 'Deck the Halls,' and 'Greensleeves.' This chart can be performed with each tune played individually or as...

Bring festive elegance and an infectious groove to the holiday season! With "A German Christmas Swing," published by Classen Music-Edition, you will experience the most beloved traditional German Chri...

This Latin chart at the medium easy level is sure to light up your next holiday concert. Featuring Joy To The World, Good King Wenceslas and We Wish You A Merry Christmas, it's supported by solid ense...

Wayne Shorter's hypnotic minor blues (recorded by Miles Davis) has become a true jazz classic and required literature for the jazz musician. Arranged here using an medium, straight 8th-note groove, th...

A BEST SELLER!!! Metheny's tunes and rhythmic feels are perfect for Big-Band settings. This tune just ROARS!! It can feature up to 3 soloists, has great changes and exciting ensemble writing... which...

Bring thrilling energy to the stage with one of the most legendary classics in music history: "Watermelon Man"! In this gripping rock arrangement published by the renowned Hal Leonard, Herbie Hancock'...

Bring the ultimate cult classic of the disco era straight to the concert stage! With "Y.M.C.A.", you are guaranteed to get every audience on their feet and dancing. What took the dance floors by storm...

With Arturo Sandoval's newest CD Hot House the trumpet master strongly asserts himself as a force to be reckoned with in the area of big band jazz. This is the lead-off tune to the CD and it combines...

Originally recorded by Sam and Dave, and made popular by The Blues Brothers, this well-known rhythm and blues workhorse is a natural for jazz ensemble. In the skilled hands of Roger Holmes, this one f...

Bring pure playing joy and an infectious groove to the stage! With "Comin' Home Baby," masterfully arranged in a cool medium funk style, Hal Leonard presents the ideal chart for big bands. This soulfu...

Mike Tomaro takes this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and signature horns riffs from the original. Featured are...

Recorded by the funkmeisters of the 1970s - Earth, Wind & Fire - this is one of their most energetic tunes in a tightly-written and hot-sounding chart. Includes a flexible solo section and solid ensem...

Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to...

This catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was) in 1987, but more recently has been popularized in pop culture including the movies Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Flintstones, and Super Mario...

With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this original by Rick Stitzel will quickly become one of your band's favorites. There's plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn...

Written in a medium-tempo funk style, this hit recorded by Bruno Mars continues his trend of catchy tunes with an old school R&B sound. Beautifully adapted by Paul Murtha in this version for young jaz...

In 1987 Miles Davis took home the Grammy award for best jazz instrumental soloist for his performance on this composition by Marcus Miller. From the album by the same name, Tutu is creatively arranged...

Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs....

Recorded by Ray Charles in 1963, this funky classic has been covered by countless artists, but is probably best remembered from Ray's performance of it in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Arranged he...

Recorded by Joe Sample and The Crusaders in 1971, Put It Where You Want It is a great example of an early jazz fusion tune that has stood the test of time. Mike Tomaro's terrific setting shows a conte...