Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...

Written in a classic Basie style, this medium tempo chart is based around the B-flat blues and features easy-to-learn characteristic swing patterns. A great way to introduce beginning bands to swing s...

Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great ba...

Arranger Roy Phillippe dug into the Neal Hefti songbook and re-discovered Gotham City. Written-out solos for alto sax, trumpet, tenor sax and trombone, modest lead trumpet range and a swingin' time fo...

This wonderful jazz tune is played at 120 BPM, it has written solos for alto 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1, and a swingin' modulation from E-flat to F. Trumpet range is to written F-sharp top line. When...

An accessible and swingin' version of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart scored for young players. There is a nice sax soli and 1st trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. A 12-bar writte...

Recorded by the Adderley Brothers, Nat and 'Cannonball,' Nat's composition is ideal for the young player. This swing chart is catchy, easy to play, and mature sounding. Written-out solos are provided...

Perhaps one of the most well-known standards of all time, this easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing feel. The tempo is MM=90 with written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 1, lead trumpet goes up...

An easy swinger played at 120 BPM with everything written out to include a tenor sax solo and a very cool shout chorus. Trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line. Your young players will love this o...

Check out this swing chart played around 160 BPM. The melody is handled initially by alto and trumpet 1, solos for the alto and trumpet are written, and the trumpet 1 range it to written E-flat top sp...

A reggae-swing feel at 110 BPM. A modern spin on a traditional tune with written solos for trombone 1 and alto sax 1, and trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Includes various optional parts to inc...

This chart has that classic big band punch! This tune is not only pedagogically beneficial, but a mighty crowd pleaser as well.

This chart has that classic big band punch! This tune is not only pedagogically beneficial, but a mighty crowd pleaser as well.

This chart has that classic big band punch! This tune is not only pedagogically beneficial, but a mighty crowd pleaser as well.

This chart has that classic big band punch! This tune is not only pedagogically beneficial, but a mighty crowd pleaser as well.

This chart has that classic big band punch! This tune is not only pedagogically beneficial, but a mighty crowd pleaser as well.

Introduce your students to swing without the complicated rhythms. This laid-back chart features a catchy melody that lets the ensemble focus on great style and intonation. Written-out solos are provid...

Introduce your students to swing without the complicated rhythms. This laid-back chart features a catchy melody that lets the ensemble focus on great style and intonation. Written-out solos are provid...

Ryan Fraley combines simple rhythms with contemporary harmonies in this hard-driving, up-tempo swing chart. The solo section can be opened up, giving the director a great deal of flexibility (solo she...

Ryan Fraley combines simple rhythms with contemporary harmonies in this hard-driving, up-tempo swing chart. The solo section can be opened up, giving the director a great deal of flexibility (solo she...

Splanky was composed by jazz great Neal Hefti for the legendary Count Basie band. Check out how arranger Roy Phillippe brings this arrangement to the easy level and yet keeps the integrity of Hefti's...

Oh no, we've been caught! This minor Blues introduces your Jazz Ensemble to standard rhythms incoporated into swing style arrangements. Excellent choice for a first Jazz performance!

Oh no, we've been caught! This minor Blues introduces your Jazz Ensemble to standard rhythms incoporated into swing style arrangements. Excellent choice for a first Jazz performance!

Oh no, we've been caught! This minor Blues introduces your Jazz Ensemble to standard rhythms incoporated into swing style arrangements. Excellent choice for a first Jazz performance!

Oh no, we've been caught! This minor Blues introduces your Jazz Ensemble to standard rhythms incoporated into swing style arrangements. Excellent choice for a first Jazz performance!