Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

Opening with an eight measure brass chorale, the chart settles into a laid back swing groove that shows off all the sections of the band. Clever harmony surronds the familiar melody that gives it a fr...

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!

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!

Inspired by Cole Porter's exceptional "Easy to Love" chord changes, Peter Blair offers a new spin with a wonderful original melody.

Inspired by Cole Porter's exceptional "Easy to Love" chord changes, Peter Blair offers a new spin with a wonderful original melody.

Inspired by Cole Porter's exceptional "Easy to Love" chord changes, Peter Blair offers a new spin with a wonderful original melody.

Inspired by Cole Porter's exceptional "Easy to Love" chord changes, Peter Blair offers a new spin with a wonderful original melody.

Inspired by Cole Porter's exceptional "Easy to Love" chord changes, Peter Blair offers a new spin with a wonderful original melody.

This is an accessible arrangement of a classic chart, written to show off your ensemble's skills. Takes inspiration from many great recordings and puts it all into one fun arrangement!

This is an accessible arrangement of a classic chart, written to show off your ensemble's skills. Takes inspiration from many great recordings and puts it all into one fun arrangement!

This is an accessible arrangement of a classic chart, written to show off your ensemble's skills. Takes inspiration from many great recordings and puts it all into one fun arrangement!

This is an accessible arrangement of a classic chart, written to show off your ensemble's skills. Takes inspiration from many great recordings and puts it all into one fun arrangement!

This is an accessible arrangement of a classic chart, written to show off your ensemble's skills. Takes inspiration from many great recordings and puts it all into one fun arrangement!

The great Count Basie was the master at short solo fills that were beautifully crafted musical statements. This very easy swing chart in the Basie style features a piano, with written piano fills. Sco...

Learning music in the style of the great Count Basie Band is an essential experience for any jazz musician. This swing original features many of the components that we so often hear in the Count's mus...

Featuring any melodic instrument in the solo role, this very easy swing chart that pairs an infectious melody with gospel-flavored harmonies will be the highlight of any concert program. Scored for 5...

Any member of your group can be featured in this medium swing chart from Doug Beach and George Shutack; solo parts with written lines and chord changes are provided for any instrument. The title is in...

In this swinging celebration of the great call-and-response tradition, the featured soloist (any instrument) makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this very easy...

This very easy level, straight-ahead swing chart will provide young musicians the experience of playing a composition built around modal music. Basic swing figures further enhance the teaching opportu...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandabl...

Feature any instrument in your group on this swinging chart. The soloist is surrounded by full ensemble work, and an open solo section provides space to stretch out (written or ad lib). Scored for 4 h...

A riff-style melody reminiscent of early Basie tunes, blues-based changes, and an open solo section are the winning ingredients in this very easy swing chart. Written or ad lib solos for all are inclu...