Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten's own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940. Rick Stitzel's easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ens...

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...

This jump swing chart (a la Sing, Sing Sing) came into existence when a young drummer was being helped to learn the different swing beats often used in jazz music, many of which are used throughout th...

Featuring a relaxed Latin style, this chart is scored to have fun parts for every section. The main melody is based on a four note riff that you could literally sing the words You are the one’ to ever...

Maoz Tzur (Rock of Ages) is a traditional Hanukkah song that celebrates the Maccabees’ fight for freedom. This arrangement is composed in the style of a bossa nova and is a nice light alternative to i...

Vida del Sol (Life of the Sun) is a straight ahead Latin chart with a catchy groove and interesting parts for all players. With lots of opportunity to work on both technical and jazz skills, young mus...

This is a re-issue of the famous title featured by Count Basie and others. This should be in EVERY school jazz ensemble library and performed at least once a week. Great for teaching rhythmic ensemble...

You can't miss with this very easy version of the Louis Prima/Benny Goodman classic. Now every band will be able to enjoy this great tune, especially younger ensembles. Paul Cook is a master at arrang...

This is a fabulous new arrangement by Calvin Custer of the classic Gershwin ballad. The technical demands are limited, but the musical content is superior from start to finish. This is one of the fres...

Even though they call him "Duke," Ellington is actually the King of Jazz! The year 1999 marks the 100th anniversary of his birth, and there's no better time to add this classic Ellington chart to the...

Cole Porter is truly one of the great American songwriters, and his classic Night and Day has become a jazz standard. This David Pugh arrangement is very playable, and yet it captures all the jazz nua...

The 40th anniversary of The Pink Panther film is celebrated with a contemporary chart arranged by Victor López. Henry Mancini's unmistakable theme song plus a rock groove becomes the Pink Panther Remi...

Since the voicings in this arrangement are primarily linear, weaker players will have an opportunity to learn by listening -- most lines are doubled so that stronger players will be able to support th...

Since the voicings in this arrangement are primarily linear, weaker players will have an opportunity to learn by listening -- most lines are doubled so that stronger players will be able to support th...

The rhythm section must supply a solid, steady beat for this arrangement to sound well. A selection of written solos are provided for various instruments.

The rhythm section must supply a solid, steady beat for this arrangement to sound well. A selection of written solos are provided for various instruments.

This chart written especially for young groups includes a written or ad lib solo section that can be opened up for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Crisp and accented figures will keep the chart mov...

This chart written especially for young groups includes a written or ad lib solo section that can be opened up for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Crisp and accented figures will keep the chart mov...

This is an easy version of the blues with a slight harmonic twist. Almost all of the work here is performed by sections rather than the full ensemble. This chart doesn't call for great dynamic range o...

This is an easy version of the blues with a slight harmonic twist. Almost all of the work here is performed by sections rather than the full ensemble. This chart doesn't call for great dynamic range o...

Obtaining a good blend is always difficult with an open sax voicing such as the one in measure 73; it may take several attempts to achieve this.ââˆThis arrangement also uses the voicing of 1st Alto Sa...

Obtaining a good blend is always difficult with an open sax voicing such as the one in measure 73it may take several attempts to achieve this. This arrangement also uses the voicing of 1st Alto Sax in...

Play this chart with a crisp feel, treating short notes very short. In measures 18-19, 26-27 and 62-63 the 3rd and 4th Trumpet parts can be lowered if the written lines are too demanding.

Play this chart with a crisp feel, treating short notes very short. In measures 18-19, 26-27 and 62-63 the 3rd and 4th Trumpet parts can be lowered if the written lines are too demanding.

Pairing altos with trumpets and tenors with trombones makes this easy swinger a really sweet ride for young bands! A written or ad lib solo for tenor sax brings sparkle to the midsection before an eas...