Ensemble

Here's a nice change-of-pace swing tune that will work great for contest or concerts. The tempo is relaxed just enough to make it easy for younger groups to handle comfortably. Plenty of tutti ensembl...

Great riff tune from Sonny Rollins. Arranged here for a small group, it sounds more like a big band!

The saxes do most of the heavy lifting on this easy version of the Miles Davis standard. In addition, there is a short sax soli and a written or ad lib solo for trumpet. This is a wonderful introducti...

Brian Setzer recorded this originally with the Stray Cats, then updated it with a sizzling version for his big band. Rick Stitzel's uptempo chart features the saxes on the head followed by the full en...

Brian Setzer recorded this originally with the Stray Cats, then updated it with a sizzling version for his big band. Rick Stitzel's uptempo chart features the saxes on the head followed by the full en...

Originally a blues tunes from 1919, this familiar song has become a frequently recorded jazz standard. John Berry's updated version features a comfortable medium swing tempo, a soli for the sax sectio...

This tremendously popular song was recorded early on by Al Jolson in 1913 and was later a hit for Judy Garland in 1937. Mark's smooth chart is set in a medium Basie swing style with lots of tutti ense...

This early composition by Chick Corea features a jazz waltz in a breezy medium tempo. Even in this standard jazz form you can hear Chick's unique twists and turns in this iconic jazz standard. Beautif...

This familiar jazz standard has certainly retained its timeless quality even today. Skillfully arranged for young players, this chart features saxes on the main melody supported by answers in the bras...

Carefully adapted for younger players, this arrangement of Cannonball Adderley's classic is set in a jazz-rock style throughout. The style remains faithful to the original, yet ranges and rhythms are...

Arranged here for younger players, this Irving Berlin standard from the '40s provides the perfect tool for teaching swing rhythms and style. Every section gets a chance at the melody and there are sho...

Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads t...

Although known primarily as the theme for the famed Harlem Globetrotters, this familiar standard has remained popular through the years with recordings by countless jazz artists. Here's a fun version...

Your students will love this very accessible, yet exciting Salsa twist on this timeless jazz standard. The rhythmic horn writing and expertly detailed rhythm section parts will enable your band to sou...

Conveying a sentiment that we can all relate to, this masterful and poignant Bossa Nova features a sensitive, fully notated piano solo, richly scored horns, and solo options for both the novice player...

Composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, and arranged here in a medium Samba style, this tuneful standard is nicely suited for the 4-horn combo format.

Originally recorded by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers in 1960, this Wayne Shorter classic was written in honor of Lester Young and swings hard from beginning to end. Mark Taylor's exciting chart ope...

This hard-swinging chart was written for the 2024 Tennessee All-State Jazz Ensemble. With a groove that alternates between a two-beat and four-beat feel, all sections enjoy great figures along with an...

This hard-swinging chart was written for the 2024 Tennessee All-State Jazz Ensemble. With a groove that alternates between a two-beat and four-beat feel, all sections enjoy great figures along with an...

This hard-swinging chart was written for the 2024 Tennessee All-State Jazz Ensemble. With a groove that alternates between a two-beat and four-beat feel, all sections enjoy great figures along with an...

Originally composed for the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and recorded by many great artists including Connie Francis and Chér, this swinging arrangement for vocals and jazz band seamlessl...

This arrangement of the classic favorite brilliantly captures the genius of Chuck Mangione. Solo changes for Trumpet. Lead Trumpet plays high C, Trombone 1-3 play high G.

This arrangement of the classic favorite brilliantly captures the genius of Chuck Mangione. Solo changes for Trumpet. Lead Trumpet plays high C, Trombone 1-3 play high G.