Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

This is a Swing ballad written in 12/8. Inspired by the lush harmonies of music from the 70's, this chart will bring back fond memories of the past for any listener.

This is a Swing ballad written in 12/8. Inspired by the lush harmonies of music from the 70's, this chart will bring back fond memories of the past for any listener.

Classic Gershwin, RHAPSODY IN BLUE is music all students should have the opportunity to hear and enjoy. The history of this composition dates back to 1924. Since then, it's been recorded and performed...

This Gershwin classic has been performed and recorded countless times, and now it's time for your beginning players to play and learn this gorgeous standard! Arranger Mike Lewis has scored Embraceable...

This 1954 release features a beautiful trumpet solo (to be played as written) in an expressive setting. Flowing legato figures dominate throughout, and a brief trombone solo and a 16-bar sax soli prov...

Here is a great medium swing blues tune for beginning jazz ensembles. The main theme features the rhythm section playing stop time before it slips into a steady swing pattern. There is a solid ensembl...

Bubbert takes a road trip and finds himself in the land of the lope-along Western style blues. This fun chart features a catchy riff, a question and answer stop-time section, plus a flexible solo sect...

Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for beginning jazzers. With a moderate tempo, riff-based melody,...

Milt Jackson recorded this classic jazz standard in 1971 with Oscar Peterson on an album by the same name, but over the years it been recorded by countless jazz artists. Set in a moderate straight 8th...

Here's the sultry jazz hit made famous by Peggy Lee in an outstanding setting for beginning bands. This bluesy chart in a medium tempo is sure to be an enjoyable one for young players.

First released in 1992, this excellent blues original has stood the test of time. Perfect for teaching style and introducing the blues scale as a basis for improvisation.

A greasy swingin' blues with a very catchy riff! This great tune was composed by Neal Hefti and arranged by Roy Phillippe. Solos are written out for piano, trumpet and tenor sax. The lead trumpet play...

A swingin' blues but with a fun twist, 13-bar blues! Play it around 172 BPM with suggested solos written for tenor 1, trumpet 1, trombone 1, and some brief drumset fills. Trumpet 1 range is to written...

Here is the perfect combination of a strong melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. And the approachable blues changes in B flat concert make...

Here is the perfect combination of a strong melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. And the approachable blues changes in B flat concert make...

Here is the perfect combination of a strong melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. And the approachable blues changes in B flat concert make...

Here is the perfect combination of a strong melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. And the approachable blues changes in B flat concert make...

Here is the perfect combination of a strong melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. And the approachable blues changes in B flat concert make...

Straight ahead big band blues at its best! The chart will work at a variety of tempos and it features a cool soft ensemble section before the solos. There is a chorus of Saxophone soli before the spar...

Christina Huss has brought us a fun new chart to introduce students to the classic 12-bar blues in F. Developing Jazz musicians will find great joy in learning to play the Blues through this accessibl...

Christina Huss has brought us a fun new chart to introduce students to the classic 12-bar blues in F. Developing Jazz musicians will find great joy in learning to play the Blues through this accessibl...

Christina Huss has brought us a fun new chart to introduce students to the classic 12-bar blues in F. Developing Jazz musicians will find great joy in learning to play the Blues through this accessibl...

Christina Huss has brought us a fun new chart to introduce students to the classic 12-bar blues in F. Developing Jazz musicians will find great joy in learning to play the Blues through this accessibl...

Christina Huss has brought us a fun new chart to introduce students to the classic 12-bar blues in F. Developing Jazz musicians will find great joy in learning to play the Blues through this accessibl...

This straight-ahead swinger has no solos - just solid ensemble writing - and is ideal for teaching basic concepts of swing in the classic big band tradition. Based on a 12-bar blues with a few alterat...