Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

This driving shuffle with cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more makes for a great opener for developing groups. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features...

In this winning and well-articulated swing outing for developing groups, highlights include a tuneful melody supported by accessible secondary lines, some nice stop-time figures, and a couple of 2/4 m...

This great minor blues tune features sturdy swing rhythms and a memorable melody shared by the horn sections of the band. Any instrument may be featured during the written or ad lib open solo section....

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is w...

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is w...

This moderate swing chart for developing groups features an easy 8th-note riff melody played by the saxophone section. The brass add reinforcement throughout and lead the ensemble during the shout cho...

A raucous 12 bar blues in the key of Bb with opportunities for everyone to solo. Background riffs are provided for each section and the band is encouraged to come up with their own. After the melody i...

An easy-to-play blues with a very unique melody. Yet another wonderful chart from Geoff Keezer. Written with the young band in mind. Can be performed with as few as 5 brass. 5-5-4-3

Ellen has created a minor blues chart for young players which is successful in every way! The melody is interesting and the ranges are quite limited. Yet, Ellen is able to create excitement and a fine...

Composer and educator Anthony Susi weaves several traditional spirituals together in a swinging medley that stays in one tempo throughout. The chart starts with a Gene Krupa style drum solo that break...

Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here is a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind & Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn licks make this a grea...

An easy-going chart, with a relaxed straight-eighth groove at about 116 BPM, 'Smiles and Smiles to Go' features an alto solo with a suggested written solo, trumpet 1 range up to G on top of the staff,...

An easy-going chart, with a relaxed straight-eighth groove at about 116 BPM, 'Smiles and Smiles to Go' features an alto solo with a suggested written solo, trumpet 1 range up to G on top of the staff,...

An easy-going chart, with a relaxed straight-eighth groove at about 116 BPM, 'Smiles and Smiles to Go' features an alto solo with a suggested written solo, trumpet 1 range up to G on top of the staff,...

The first 12 measures of this chart require good balance and presence from the rhythm section (preferably electric). A nice and full dynamic change at measures 29 and 61 is necessary, and the saxophon...

The first 12 measures of this chart require good balance and presence from the rhythm section (preferably electric). A nice and full dynamic change at measures 29 and 61 is necessary, and the saxophon...

In this appealing straight-8ths original for developing groups, the written solo for tenor sax takes center stage. Rhythm section parts are notated, and using electric guitar, piano and bass will help...

In this appealing straight-8ths original for developing groups, the written solo for tenor sax takes center stage. Rhythm section parts are notated, and using electric guitar, piano and bass will help...