Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

FRANZ GERSTBREIN is one of the leading composers and arrangers for german brass-bands and also known worldwide. After studying trumpet in Munich, he worked as an artist for the German Army-Orchestra R...

... 'Benny Goodman from Munich' (Abend-Zeitung, Munich, 16.01.2007), is one of Germany's best booked live- and studio-artist. Since many years, Bernhard Ullrich jumps around the world, playing his cla...

It's funk-rock-you know it, you love it. The tune is infectious and the arrangement is right on target with no individual solos, but plenty of section and ensemble work. The sax soli is crazy hot and...

Wow! This chart is totally smokin?. A terrific tune set in a funky-rock groove set around 132-144 BPM, a straight-eighth feel and very hip opening intro lick. Solos are available (written out) for alt...

The rock classic with the famous "stomp" is published here in an easy-to-play big band arrangement by Erwin Jahreis. Key: C minor to F major (for the guitar solo), vocals: max. f'. The guitar solo has...

Recently one of the hottest tunes on the charts, this Latin gem was originally recorded by its composer, Perez Prado. Roger's arrangement features the catchy riffs and up-tempo excitement of the origi...

Christmas music was never meant to be boring! Paul's infectious Latin style on this familiar classic will be the highlight of your holiday concert!

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...

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...

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...

Meghan Trainor's 2015 worldwide hit number in a very playable full band setting, complete with the backing vocals.

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...

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...

From Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's newest CD, this is a medium tempo boogie-woogie that really swings. Easy chord changes for soloing.

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...

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...

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...

A solid, infectious 3/4 funk groove is coupled with a modern chord progression to give this driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solos are offered for tenor sax and trumpet, but...

A great jazz standard, this swing chart plays well at 176 BPM. Features of Adderley's 'Work Song' include a lead trumpet range to written A above the staff, written alto and trumpet solos, a great sho...