Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Grade 4. (Taylor)

Pay tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, one of the legendary giants of jazz, with this hot up-tempo arrangement. One of Dizzy's catchiest and best-known tunes, this will certainly add a spark of energy on any...

Written and recorded by John Coltrane, this is one of the landmark tunes in jazz history. Mark Taylor's exceptional setting for full jazz ensemble is a must. The modal nature of this chart makes it ve...

Gordon Goodwin's medium-slow treatment of this familiar standard swings hard right from the start! This expertly crafted chart features plenty of tutti ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and pia...

Hier präsentieren wir Ihnen Original-Arrangements der 'Dani Felber Big Band'. Die Band ist wohl derzeit eines der erfolgreichsten Tanzorchester Europas. 2007 wurde der sympathische schweizer Bandleade...

A true big band classic, for the first time available in print. Originally recorded by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on Solid State.Woodwind doubles: alto 1 and 2 double on flutes; tenor 1 a...

Burungkaka is an Indonesian folk song which is known throughout Malaysia. It is about an old parrot which sits near the window, singing. The children make fun of it in a good-natured manner. Originall...

This chart is a showstopper for concert or festival. One of Dave Wolpe's finest charts, this tune has meter changes, key changes, and solos for trumpet, tenor and piano. This superior chart is worth e...

Composed by Lester Young, arranged by Dave Wolpe, this swinger features the sax section. Plenty of sax soli, a tenor solo and the always wonderful Wolpe shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written...

It's electric! A high-energy jazz chart set as a samba with a funky groove and a swing feel, arranged by Eric Richards. A few features include sax solis, powerful ensemble writing, a jazz solo for 2nd...

A great swinger on one of Coltrane's brilliant compositions. Set around 208 BPM, this chart includes solo space for alto and tenor and a lead trumpet range to written high C. A big shout chorus and sa...

A great jazz standard played around 178 BPM, this swing chart features alto sax (suggested written solo provided), and a drum solo played in between band hits. Lead trumpet range is to written high C....

Fletcher Henderson's 'Down South Camp Meeting' is a medium swing tune with an infectious melody. A trumpet solo leads to a key change with challenging sax soli, and then a switches to all clarinets fo...

This classic Mingus composition is meant to be performed with a sense of an anger or sarcasm, and definitely projects an edginess. The bari sax and bass bone will have fun with the opening and there i...

You want Count Basie? Nothing says Basie more than the original One O'Clock Jump arrangement recreated here by Jeff Hest. Meticulously notated with Basie's simple but timeless piano solo plus transcri...

Jazz Studio Orchestra Arrangement with Vocal. Full Score, Vocal, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 3 Violins, Viola, 2 Celli, Harp, Guitar, Piano, Bas...

Another hit from the Basie Straight Ahead album is this driving swinger in F minor. This chart gives the band a great chance to really play soft and make a huge build over an entire phrase to a fortis...

The quintessential recording of this chart was captured on the 1968 album called Basie Straight Ahead. Unlike many of Sammy's charts for Basie, this one starts with the Saxes and rhythm section instea...

Bring the unmistakable sound of Count Basie to your stage! With this first-class, simplified version of the legendary swing classic "Basie Straight Ahead" published by Kendor Music, developing big ban...

Bring the unmistakable, sophisticated sound of the Count Basie Orchestra to your stage! "It's Oh So Nice", masterfully arranged by Sammy Nestico, was originally recorded in 1968 for the legendary land...

This medium-up swing chart lets everyone get in on the action. Features an open solo section and plenty of full ensemble work, it is perfect for concert, contest or festival performances. Written at t...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association for the 2014 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this straight ahead swing chart features a strong melody, solid ensemble w...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2013 All State Jazz Ensemble, this swing original provides abundant teaching opportunities. The combination of a s...

This laidback, down-home blues features a strong melody, great ensemble writing, and plenty of solo space. All swing 8ths should be played with a steady triplet feel, and the tempo (quarter note = 60)...