Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Recorded by Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune is actually a throwback to an earlier time reminiscent of James Brown. Featuring an energetic pulse that never quits along with a catchy melody, thi...

Originally recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this upbeat tune has become a holiday favorite year after year. John Berry brings us a great-sounding version in a straight-ahead medium swing style with t...

Topping the charts as well as being featured in the movie Trolls, this hit song from Justin Timberlake features a catchy hook along with an energetic rock style. Here is a great-sounding chart for you...

Although originally recorded by Eddie Floyd in 1966, this familiar hit has remained popular thanks to covers by artists such as Otis Redding, David Bowie, and Eric Clapton. This dynamic version for yo...

Still one of the funkiest tunes ever written, here is Earth, Wind & Fire's September in a version for younger bands. Paul Murtha expertly captures the infectious groove of the original. You simply can...

Enchant your audience with one of the most soulful ballads in modern music history: "Don't Know Why", made world-famous by Norah Jones, shines in this atmospheric Easy Jazz Rock arrangement from Hal L...

Michael Bublé sang this hit song and now it's time for your vocal soloist and jazz ensemble. Arranger Scott Ragsdale captured the essence of the Buble arrangement with his terrific adaptation of this...

Bring the unforgettable soul classic "Son Of A Preacherman" to your stage! Made immortal by Dusty Springfield, this global hit radiates pure joy, a laid-back groove, and irresistible nostalgia. In thi...

Feature your vocalist in this lovely Christmas selection. Set in a slow ballad style, the beautiful chord progressions and full accompaniment support the vocal soloist throughout. Usable year after ye...

'Bella Ciao' macht derzeit Schlagzeilen als Sommerhit. Doch das Lied ist an die 100 Jahre alt und gilt damit als italienisches Traditional. Mit einem leichten Rhythmus und dem immer wiederkehrenden 'B...

With "Ballad For A Friend", published by Koala Musik Produktions GmbH, you bring a deeply moving and melodically rich piece into your big band repertoire. This expressive arrangement captivates with w...

Arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on this traditional Christmas favorite. Scored as a brass and horn chorale, this moving piece is filled with...

Set the dance floor on fire with "Big Time Operator", the sensational boogie-woogie hit by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy! Published by Hal Leonard, this fantastic big band arrangement delivers pure playing exc...

Vince Guaraldi's music provided a level of jazz sophistication for the popular Charlie Brown television specials, and his holiday offerings were some of the best! This appealing medley includes Linus...

This is a winter holiday musical scavenger hunt to discover---how many tunes you can find in this chart? It's a funky swing performed in cut time around 108 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written G wit...

Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and covered countless times since then, this appealing and enduring pop hit features a funky, upbeat rock style. John Berry's solid arrangement gives all sections a...

From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, thi...

If you want to play Gordon Goodwin charts but they are too challenging, check this one out! Composed and arranged by Gordon, himself, specifically for middle or high school level, this funky chart is...

A straight-eighth groove that's a little funky plus a catchy melody at 130 BPM, and you have a winner. Features written solos for tenor, trumpet 2, or guitar, lead trumpet range to written A, a great...

Originally recorded by Count Basie, then re-recorded in 2005 by the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart featuring a small combo within the jazz ensemble has an unconventional ch...

Bring a true jazz classic to the stage! With "Work Song," published by Belwin Music, you add an unforgettable jazz standard in a thrilling swing arrangement for big band to your repertoire. This chart...

Bring infectious Latin flair to your stage! "Carioca", arranged for five saxophones and big band, is the ultimate feature piece to put your saxophone section directly into the spotlight. This world-fa...

Mambo Inn is an up-tempo, high-enery latin chart from the Tito Puente band and it is a feature for Baritone sax. The bri solo is to be improvised, and it lasts for 40 measures based on just the one (E...

Made famous by Sergio Mendez and Brazil '66, you are sure to recognize the tune even if you don't know it by its title. Featuring a great Latin groove, this is a natural for change of pace programming...

Bring the unmistakable flair of the legendary nightclub straight to your stage! With "Copacabana (At The Copa)", Barry Manilow created an unforgettable 70s global hit that continues to deliver pure en...