Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Here is a creative new take on the Duke Ellington favorite, set in a New Orleans 'street beat' style. A piano introduction sets up the groove, then a small group takes the initial statement of the the...

Check out jazz bassist Christian McBride! You'll dig this straight-eighth groove recorded on McBride's newest CD. Scored at around 132 BPM, this hip tune includes written-out solos for alto 1, trumpet...

Here is a creative new take on the Duke Ellington favorite, set in a New Orleans 'street beat' style. A piano introduction sets up the groove, then a small group takes the initial statement of the the...

This arrangement calls for a very lazy feel. Keep saxes quiet behind the piano solo (measures 21-25), and work on the split triplets in measures 35-36 since they offer a great opportunity to produce s...

This modern chart for advancing groups will showcase the ability of your band to sustain a strong sense of time throughout. The lengthy solo section vamps on two chords for an improvised conversation...

Here is a very clever and catchy original Latin composition from one of our newer composers, Jamey Simmons. Set in a couple of different feels, this chart is playable by most bands due to written out...

This chart is a great addition to a growing collection of Radiohead charts that has provided bands throughout the world with wonderful, unique choices for their jazz band programs. Patty Darling has a...

If you had the chance to put into print a great jazz standard with over 370,000 views on YouTube, would you? Well, we did it! This great arrangement by Eric Miyashiro of Mike Mainieri's "Trains" is a...

Triple-Hip! Take an old standard dixie style tune from the 1920's, slow it way down and then reharmonize it with interesting new chords and laid-back rhythms. Next add tasty written-out piano licks an...

Bring the authentic flair of New Orleans straight to your concert stage! With "Basin Street Blues," Hal Leonard presents a timeless jazz classic in a masterful, effective arrangement by Paul Jennings....

Featuring an irresistible New Orleans style, this vocal solo feature with big band is a straightforward setting of the iconic New Orleans tune. Perfect for countless programming occasions, the solo pa...

Featuring an irresistible New Orleans style, this vocal solo feature with big band is a straightforward setting of the iconic New Orleans tune. Perfect for countless programming occasions, the solo pa...

You'll love this funky rock chart of the title tune from Doc Severinsen's 'Brass Roots' album. This tasteful arrangement features the lead trumpet and lead alto in a duet that really cooks. The middle...

Bring timeless soul history to the stage: In 1971, Marvin Gaye created an immortal masterpiece with 'What's Going On,' a track that hasn't lost an ounce of its brilliance. Arranger John Berry has mast...

It is absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit from the '70s courtesy of The Commodores. Paul's chart has it all from the trademark bass riff to the ensemble punches and melodic...

It is absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit from the '70s courtesy of The Commodores. Paul's chart has it all from the trademark bass riff to the ensemble punches and melodic...

You don't normally associate the music of Prince with jazz ensembles. However, this outstanding arrangement draws inspiration from the funky Herbie Hancock version and provides a great vehicle for ens...

You don't normally associate the music of Prince with jazz ensembles. However, this outstanding arrangement draws inspiration from the funky Herbie Hancock version and provides a great vehicle for ens...

Originally recorded by the group War, this new setting features a trio of trumpet, tenor sax and trombone on the melody plus funky ensemble riffs throughout. Great fun for the players and audience ali...

Bring pure soul energy and an irresistible funk groove to the concert stage! With "Will It Go Round In Circles?", Hal Leonard presents a masterful big band arrangement of Billy Preston's unforgettable...

Trombones and saxes lead the way on this Billy Preston favorite from 1973 while the trumpets add the sassy answering figures. With the familiar melodies and funky groove, this is sure to be a hit.

Still popular after 40 years, Tower of Power set the bar for horn-driven funk. This classic from the early '70s is adapted here for younger players. The signature riffs and rhythms are authentic but b...

Still popular after 40 years, Tower of Power set the bar for horn-driven funk. This classic from the early '70s is adapted here for younger players. The signature riffs and rhythms are authentic but b...

Few people remember The Meters and this recording from 1969, however, over the years 'Cissy Strut' has become a model of funky drumming and simmering grooves and has been recorded by countless rock an...

Few people remember The Meters and this recording from 1969, however, over the years 'Cissy Strut' has become a model of funky drumming and simmering grooves and has been recorded by countless rock an...