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This was commissioned by the Miller Junior High School jazz band directed by William Dyer. This is a sophisticated, contemporary sounding, mostly modal chart in a straight- eigth note groove. Things g...

A piece along the lines of Sister Cheryl. Solo spots for alto, trumpet, and trombone.

A ballad written by Kristen Strom, a bay area jazz legend and former member of the'Nuclear Whales' sax quintet. This is a great tenor sax feature with nice changes for the soloist. Band parts are pret...

A great 3/4 ballad that features alto sax. This is a great festival showcase for a middle school or even a smaller school as much of the parts are cross scored. Lead trumpet to 'G' on the top of the t...

Bright jazz waltz composed by Louie Bellson, as played by his big band. Optional rubato piano intro, and improvised solo section for flugelhorn.

A lyrical jazz waltz in the ECM style, featuring fluegelhorn soloist. The harmony is influenced by Wayne Shorter. Running time is approximately 6 minutes. Medium difficult. No doubles.

This medium tempo jazz waltz features a trio of soprano sax, tenor sax, and trombone. The trio states the melody and is prominent in the solo section as well. Repeated major triads with changing bass...

Commissioned by the West Valley Jazz Orchestra for their performance with Dave Liebman, this piece is a jazz waltz in the style of 'Alice in Wonderland', but with a more modal feel. Solo space (change...

Jazz waltz. Piano solo. Flute & Flugel state be-boppish head w/ens joining in at the bridge. Shout chorus follows & then brief sax soli. Dbls, no score. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

Minor-themed jazz waltz. Trumpet handles melody and shares solo space with piano. Band shout features a relative major second theme, only to return to the original theme for the close. Trumpet goes to...

This is based on the Disney tune of a similar name but is a driving up-tempo jazz chart. Featuring some collective improvisational moments in the head, it also has some simultaneous soloing by two pla...

A very easy rocker for the beginning or developing jazz ensemble. There are no solos, just straight ahead full ensemble blowing. The top written note for trumpet is D..

With its medium shuffle groove and simple riff-based melodies, Steam Shuffle is the perfect blues chart for your beginning jazz ensemble. The solo section can be opened up to provide an opportunity fo...

This laid-back arrangement of Jerome Kern's Katy-Did is great for establishing an easy groove. Some optional plunger work for the trumpets can really add to the style. Ideal for introducing the band t...

This chart joins rock and fusion elements with ingenious harmonies to make music that is sure to please. The rhythmic feel changes from straight eighths to a funky half-time groove, while the melody i...

Get your hip-hop on with this new chart featuring an optional rap section (for soloist or group). Limited technical demands make this a very accessible piece for younger bands. The hip-hop groove alte...

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...

Carefully Written To Provide Young Players with A Solid Foundation in the Basics of Jazz.

A driving rock chart that builds at the opening and gives way to a solid melodic writing across all selections.Bands will love to play this driving rock chart and audiences will love to hear it. Writt...

Blue Dinosaurs is a medium tempo blues chart that has a relaxed, easy melody line. The solo selection can be opened up to allow for aw many soloists as desired. The laid-back melody line along with th...

Listeners will enjoy the straight ahead ensemble blowing on this holiday standard. The head is heard first with alto and two trumpets, and passed around the ensemble so everyone gets into playing the...