Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and e...

Showcasing the genius of Sammy Nestico at his creative best, these inventive arrangements give directors countless options for holiday programs -- selections can be played singly or together, tempos i...

Bring the holidays on with this medley of Christmas classics in a half-time funk style. The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisle! Great tunes, solid voicings...

Contemporary straight-eighth Maiden Voyage feel. This chart takes up where Suspended Animation left off. Uses same two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo...

Another wonderful original by Patty Darling, The Next Chapter is a fresh, contemporary easy-to-play chart. Starting with a light rhythmic feel, this great tune settles into a happening rock groove whi...

So funky it could make a reindeer dance! It's got a hook that just won't quit and your students and audiences will love it. Has an open solo section over very easy changes for soloists of your choice!...

Oh yeah, it's time for another 'chicken' flavored chart! This one is definitely funky and more accessible than previous 'chicken' charts. Lead trumpet range is only to written G on top of the staff, a...

You, your band, and your tenor player will love this one! After a brief chorale intro, the funky reggae groove begins at 150 BPM. A written melody and some optional improv space for the tenor sax solo...

You, your band, and your tenor player will love this one! After a brief chorale intro, the funky reggae groove begins at 150 BPM. A written melody and some optional improv space for the tenor sax solo...

Oh yeah, check out this happy Second Line groove played around 174 BPM. Every section gets some action plus a huge ensemble sound for the shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written A-flat above th...

A sequel to composer Drew Zaremba's hit "Hey! Elephant." Your students are going to love playing this tune. Get them into the feel of swinging harder and showcase their chops! The funkier the better!

A sequel to composer Drew Zaremba's hit "Hey! Elephant." Your students are going to love playing this tune. Get them into the feel of swinging harder and showcase their chops! The funkier the better!

A sequel to composer Drew Zaremba's hit "Hey! Elephant." Your students are going to love playing this tune. Get them into the feel of swinging harder and showcase their chops! The funkier the better!

A sequel to composer Drew Zaremba's hit "Hey! Elephant." Your students are going to love playing this tune. Get them into the feel of swinging harder and showcase their chops! The funkier the better!

A sequel to composer Drew Zaremba's hit "Hey! Elephant." Your students are going to love playing this tune. Get them into the feel of swinging harder and showcase their chops! The funkier the better!

Your audiences will hop, skip and jump to this infectious funky jazz-rock chart for medium easy groups. With a catchy groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, this original is sure to be a hit on any...

Based on a generic cell phone sound, this clever calypso chart sounds great around 150 BPM. Trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff, and a suggested written-out solo is provided for alto 1...

Here's an exciting mambo, a very cool arrangement indeed! Played with half note=88-108 BPM. Highlights include alto and trombone solos, a sax section soli, and an auxiliary percussion part for congas....

Here's an exciting mambo, a very cool arrangement indeed! Played with half note=88-108 BPM. Highlights include alto and trombone solos, a sax section soli, and an auxiliary percussion part for congas....

A groovy Latin cha-cha played around 126 BPM with solos provided for alto and trumpet 2. Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. This is a first-class chart, you'll love it!

A groovy Latin cha-cha played around 126 BPM with solos provided for alto and trumpet 2. Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. This is a first-class chart, you'll love it!

Wow! This terrific chart is inspired by the iconic Clark Terry version featuring two trumpets with plungers. A swing chart played around 112 BPM with sample solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, a...

Classic Basie-style medium swing fits this excellent chart. The suggested tempo is 118 BPM, and the lead trumpet range is to written G. Solos are provided for alto 1 and trumpet 1, and the usual optio...

The piece Hawaiian Beat by Czech composer Jirka Kadlec is a lively and energetic work inspired by the festive and sunny atmosphere of the Hawaiian islands. Through striking rhythms and light melodies,...

The piece Hawaiian Beat by Czech composer Jirka Kadlec is a lively and energetic work inspired by the festive and sunny atmosphere of the Hawaiian islands. Through striking rhythms and light melodies,...