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Veteran composer Carl Strommen's 'Jumpin' Jack Jive' opens in a bright, brisk 'four' and soon switches to a trademark 'two' feel, reminiscent of the great big bands of yesteryear. The solo section fea...

'Avalon' is a 1920s jazz-era chart by Vincent Rose and Buddy DeSylva, written originally as an advertisement for the California resort town, and has found fame as a virtuosic showcase for big bands an...

'A Few Miles More' is an original composition by Mike Hammonds that puts everyone deep in that swinging groove from the start! Based on a twelve-bar blues in E-flat, it features exciting throwback sty...

This is up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn introduction, featuring an alto sax solo, 'Down to the River' kicks into high gear, with the composer...

If you've been looking for something to showcase your rhythm section, look no further! 'The View Looking Up' is an excellent new chart for big band by composer Craig Skeffington. Written in a medium s...

'One Cool Cat!' features a playful melody sauntering along a beguiling chord progression in this enjoyable chart by Rob Vuono, Jr. The intro leads way to the cool sounds of trumpet and alto sax on mel...

Looking for a change of pace for your next concert? Look no further and jump on “The Merengue Express!” Commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association and written in a merengue (mə-rĕng′ gā) musi...

When you “Hit The Road” you’ll get your youngest jazz students swinging easily at a quick tempo! Carefully written to be geared toward the youngest jazz players, this fun swing chart will come togethe...

The fun begins when you announce the title, and keeps on going with straight-ahead swing until the last chord. A great mix of unison saxes with brass punches, brass with sax counter lines, full ensemb...

Your budding jazz drummer will sound like a star on “Stick With It!” This “Jazz Starters” chart by Todd Phillips is the perfect opportunity to feature your drum set player, and the easy accompanying p...

Want to help your beginning jazz band develop strong rhythmic reading skills and also teach them important lingo? Musicians sometimes refer to playing in a rest as "falling in a hole," and Don’t Fall...

Here’s an uplifting and energetic mid-tempo swing chart from the pen of Steve Briody! "On Point!" features a strong, memorable melody, unison and harmonized saxes, interesting ensemble parts, and wide...

The "reggaeton" genre is one of the most popular musical styles in the world, and now you can finally play it with your jazz band! Steve Shanley’s "Reggaeton" utilizes the infectious groove in a jazz...

Inspired by the groundbreaking musical stylings of "Mambo King" Tito Puente, "Nueva Vida" (New Life) by Steve Shanley is the perfect Latin jazz chart to spice up your next concert! All sections of the...

Inspired by the distinctive artistic culture of the people and music of Cuba, "Danza De San Cristóbal" is a tantalizing Latin chart recalling fond memories of this island nation. With a mesmerizing me...

The catchy and funky groove of New Orleans second-line style is beloved not only by the locals, but listeners worldwide. Kris Berg’s "Rampart Street Revival" is an energetic, re-imagining of the class...

Victor López is the master of Latin music for young jazz ensembles, and his “Trompo Loco” for the Barnhouse “Jazz Starters” series is perfect for your young jazz ensembles. Intertwining Cha-Cha and Ro...

Joined At The Hip brings the unmistakable groove of funky '60s-style jazz to your young jazz ensemble. Part of the Barnhouse Jazz Starters! series, this flexible instrumentation chart features a laid-...

Crazy Walk is a high-energy, easy-level rock chart that's perfect for introducing young musicians to rock style! With its slightly funky feel, simple rhythms, and driving beat, this piece is both acce...