Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

A medley of four spy themes featuring Goldfinger, James Bond, Soul Bossa Nova (Austin Powers), and Secret Agent Man. Another clever, fun-to-play, and educational chart from arranger Michael Story, thi...

Written as a tribute to the Godfather of Soul James Brown, Rick Stitzel uses plenty of tutti ensemble riffs in creating a chart that's true to this funky style. The solo section can be played by any s...

This Rolling Stones rock classic will be a huge hit with the band and audience. Easy to rehearse and perform, with written solos for trumpet and trombone, this chart is well-written, effective for pro...

This easy-to-play rock chart with a haunting melody is very accessible to young players with little or no jazz ensemble experience. Everything is written out plus the chart has a solo section with a w...

Looking for a great change of pace chart for your next performance? No Way Out from the pen of George Shutack is the perfect choice. A driving Latin-rock groove, great ensemble writing and plenty of s...

Check out the 'red chicken!' 'Pollo Rojo' is a Latin cha-cha performed at 146 BPM that includes easy brass ranges, a written-out alto sax solo, section solis, and a cool melody. (2:59)

Recorded by the Jackson 5, this was a number one hit in 1970 and again in 1992 recorded by Mariah Carey. This easy ballad is a nice change of pace for beginning bands that everyone can enjoy.

This easy swing ballad pays homage to the great Neal Hefti and his classic Li'l Darlin', which was written for the Count Basie orchestra and is now standard repertoire in the big band genre. There is...

This easy swing ballad pays homage to the great Neal Hefti and his classic Li'l Darlin', which was written for the Count Basie orchestra and is now standard repertoire in the big band genre. There is...

The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on In a Mellow Tone is a great way to introduce this feel to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay betw...

Shorty Rogers was one of the primary creators of West Coast jazz, both as a composer and performer. Popo is a great example of a cool blues in a medium tempo, with solo space for any player.

As the title suggests, this one is hot! Based on an up-tempo blues, this solid chart has a catchy riff and involves the full ensemble. With very limited ranges and approachable, swinging rhythmic figu...

Here is an easy to play funky-rock chart. The solo section is written for all winds for flexibility, 1st trumpet range is to written E top space and the arrangement has optional parts for two flutes,...

An upbeat New Orleans second-line groove for your young jazz band. Tempo is around 160 BPM, but it is very accessible. Written melodic solos for trumpet 1 (or section) and trombone 1 (or section) with...

This is a jewel at this level! A Gospel-tinged groove with straightforward harmony will make this chart a breeze to rehearse and perform. The rhythm section parts are well-written and very playable.

This accessible version of Ramsey Lewis's famous gospel classic has a rock flair and will showcase your sax section and pianist. The written piano solo is followed by a double-time section with a sax...

This accessible version of Ramsey Lewis's famous gospel classic has a rock flair and will showcase your sax section and pianist. The written piano solo is followed by a double-time section with a sax...

Composer/arranger Carl Strommen delivers this gospel style swing chart for the easy red series. Carl starts things off with an a cappella section for the winds, then brings in the rhythm section on th...

These Toys Swing arranged by Mike Story is a superb grade 1 chart based on 'March of the Toys.' Trumpet 1 range to written E top space, a written-out tenor sax 1 solo, and well-notated rhythm section...

This is classic Gershwin gem celebrated 100 years in 2024! Showcase this superb melody at a grade 1 level, treated as a medium swing. Accessible brass ranges, and an easy-to-assemble and perform chart...

This is classic Gershwin gem celebrated 100 years in 2024! Showcase this superb melody at a grade 1 level, treated as a medium swing. Accessible brass ranges, and an easy-to-assemble and perform chart...

Sauce on the Side is a fun chart for beginning jazz band and offers ample opportunities to feature soloists! Written in a "soul jazz" style that is mostly blues-based, this composition features a funk...

Sauce on the Side is a fun chart for beginning jazz band and offers ample opportunities to feature soloists! Written in a "soul jazz" style that is mostly blues-based, this composition features a funk...

Hey Dude? Yep, that's the title. It's a Latin rock chart with easy rhythm section parts, an easy I-IV-V blues chord progression and the high note for 1st trumpet is written D, fourth line. The practic...

It's 'A Little Bit Latin,' simple as that. Do you need an easy Latin chart? Well then, this stylistically accessible cha-cha-cha-flavored arrangement will work perfectly. No individual solos to worry...