Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

Emulating the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring en...

This accessible original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the 'back and fort...

This accessible original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the "back and fort...

Named after a ski run in Vail, Colorado, this driving funk original with lots of audience appeal sports a solid introduction, tuneful melody and rich chord progression for developing groups. Written o...

Named after a ski run in Vail, Colorado, this driving funk original with lots of audience appeal sports a solid introduction, tuneful melody and rich chord progression for developing groups. Written o...

A driving funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression give this chart for developing groups plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solo space is provided for alto and tenor sax. It's playa...

A driving funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression give this chart for developing groups plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solo space is provided for alto and tenor sax. It's playa...

A compelling melody, harmonic surprises, and an infectious groove combine to make this intriguing chart a perfect closer. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features any soloist, with solo shee...

A compelling melody, harmonic surprises, and an infectious even eighth fusion groove combine to make this intriguing chart for developing groups a perfect closer. The open solo section (written or ad...

Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of his funk charts, you'll love this Jeff Jarvis original for developing groups. A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody, and the funk groove...

Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of his funk charts, you'll love this Jeff Jarvis original for developing groups. A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody, and the funk groove...

This accessible R&B original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts, with lush harmonies that support the memorable melody to give your developing band a very sop...

This driving rock piece will rehearse easily and provide your students with an enjoyable piece that sounds harder than it is.

A real crowd pleaser at an easy level.

A creative combination of 'Go Tell It On The Mountain' and Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy' that's guaranteed to impress your listeners, Opening with a beautiful chorale, it switches to driving rock and 'stea...

In a swingin' gospel style, here's a medium tempo chart that will be a blast to play. Includes bluesy ensemble licks and solos for any combination of tenor, trumpet or trombone.

In a swingin' gospel style, here's a medium tempo chart that will be a blast to play. Includes bluesy ensemble licks and solos for any combination of tenor, trumpet or trombone.

Wade in the Water is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1...

Wade in the Water is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1...

The spiritual Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho gets transported to the '40s big band era using the rhythmic feel and famous ostinato from Benny Goodman's Sing, Sing, Sing. With just a little rehearsal...

In a swingin' gospel style, here's a medium tempo chart that will be a blast to play. Includes bluesy ensemble licks and solos for any combination of tenor, trumpet or trombone.

Featuring piano in a familiar gospel-flavored role, this original for developing groups has been skillfully orchestrated so as to support, but never eclipse, the sound of the soloist. The majority of...

This tuneful, accessible gospel tune for developing groups is sure to find its way into many big band folders. Opening with a short notated alto solo, it kicks into a strong groove that will energize...

This tuneful, accessible gospel tune for developing groups is sure to find its way into many big band folders. Opening with a short notated alto solo, it kicks into a strong groove that will energize...