Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by you...

Arranged for the new easier level of the Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice fo...

Arranged for the new easier level of the Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice fo...

Arranged in a comfortable medium swing style and featuring easy rhythms and ranges, this popular standard fits nicely in the easy level of the Little Big Band Series. Nice scoring for the entire ensem...

Arranged in a comfortable medium swing style and featuring easy rhythms and ranges, this popular standard fits nicely in the easy level of the Little Big Band Series. Nice scoring for the entire ensem...

Arranged here in a medium swing style, this tune is a great way to introduce the music of Miles Davis to young players. The modal style makes soloing easier and a perfect opportunity to get everyone i...

Arranged here in a medium swing style, this tune is a great way to introduce the music of Miles Davis to young players. The modal style makes soloing easier and a perfect opportunity to get everyone i...

Arranged here in a medium swing style, this tune is a great way to introduce the music of Miles Davis to young players. The modal style makes soloing easier and a perfect opportunity to get everyone i...

This attractive and moderately paced original for young players features a tuneful melody in an authentic cha-cha-chá style. Scored with plenty of variety and textures, there is also a short solo for...

This attractive and moderately paced original for young players features a tuneful melody in an authentic cha-cha-chá style. Scored with plenty of variety and textures, there is also a short solo for...

This attractive and moderately paced original for young players features a tuneful melody in an authentic cha-cha-chá style. Scored with plenty of variety and textures, there is also a short solo for...

One of the best-known Latin tunes ever written, Tito Puente's hit is arranged here in a medium Latin rock style skillfully scored in the 6-horn format. With easy rhythms and modest ranges, this chart...

Carefully paced for younger players and written in a moderate bossa style, Mark Taylor brings us this great-sounding original that's easy to learn and fun to play. Nicely scored for the entire ensembl...

Carefully paced for younger players and written in a moderate bossa style, Mark Taylor brings us this great-sounding original that's easy to learn and fun to play. Nicely scored for the entire ensembl...

Carefully paced for younger players and written in a moderate bossa style, Mark Taylor brings us this great-sounding original that's easy to learn and fun to play. Nicely scored for the entire ensembl...

This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master...

Your young players will have incredible fun with this tribute to “Mambo King” Pèrez Prado. Michele's infectious original mambo featuers catchy riffs and authentic rhythms specifically designed for you...

Your young players will have incredible fun with this tribute to "Mambo King" Pèrez Prado. Michele's infectious original mambo featuers catchy riffs and authentic rhythms specifically designed for you...

A hip and accessible medium swing chart that is based around a ii-V-I progression in C minor. Lots of great unison rhythmic and melodic writing makes ensemble playing comfortable for young players and...

Teach your early jazz players authentic Merengue style with this fiery Latin original. Great yet accessible parts for all sections and your rhythm section will be on fire. Open solos for all sections...

Scored for 1 Alto, 1 Tenor, 1 Bari (opt. Trombone), 2 Trumpets (opt. Alto double w/Trumpet 2), 1 Trombone (opt. double w/Tenor) and rhythm section and easily accessible to young players, this arrangem...

The classic John Coltrane standard is arranged marvelously for small jazz ensembles ( 1 Alto,1 Tenor, Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and rhythm section). Lead trumpet plays an Ab. Written solo for Tenor...

The classic John Coltrane standard is arranged marvelously for small jazz ensembles ( 1 Alto,1 Tenor, Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and rhythm section). Lead trumpet plays an Ab. Written solo for Tenor...

Over the years this classic standard from the '30s has been recorded by countless jazz artists and big bands. Here in the hands of Michael Sweeney is a medium swing chart designed for young players th...