Ensemble

From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, thi...

The best of the amazing Herbie Hancock! Arranger Mike Kamuf scores this hip, funky Herbie Hancock tune for the young player. This chart is ideal for this level with only three chords, a repetitive gro...

The feel of this arrangement is straight-eights, not a swing feel. Optional parts included for Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Baritone T.C./Tenor Sax, Tuba, and Vibraphone.

The classic Earth, Wind & Fire hit is a natural for jazz ensemble. This strong arrangement by Victor Lopez will be a hit with your students. It is funky and wild! (duration 3:21)

Originally recorded by Count Basie, then re-recorded in 2005 by the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart featuring a small combo within the jazz ensemble has an unconventional ch...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on Incredible Journey, a recurring melodic motif, driving funk groove, and fully-voiced harmonic landscape give this chart real substance and audience appeal. S...

A solid, infectious 3/4 funk groove is coupled with a modern chord progression to give this driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solos are offered for tenor sax and trumpet, but...

The classic Maynard Ferguson gospel tune in a new arrangement for young bands. Lots of fun and none of the technical problems of the original.

Without losing the essence of this Dizzy Gillespie masterpiece, Mike has crafted a marvelous chart for young players using safe ranges and moderate rhythms. You'll still find the trademark alternating...

This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by you...

One of the best-known Latin tunes ever written, Tito Puente's hit is arranged here in a medium Latin rock style skillfully scored in the 6-horn format. With easy rhythms and modest ranges, this chart...

The Rumba is one of the most iconic and infectious forms of Afro-Cuban music, and this incendiary chart packs an intense punch on both ends of an elegant and era-nostalgic woodwind feature. As always,...

A great jazz standard, this swing chart plays well at 176 BPM. Features of Adderley's 'Work Song' include a lead trumpet range to written A above the staff, written alto and trumpet solos, a great sho...

It's soulful, Latin, and full of energy, yet very playable at 185 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written high C above the staff, with solo space (suggested written solo) for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet...

Mambo Inn is an up-tempo, high-enery latin chart from the Tito Puente band and it is a feature for Baritone sax. The bri solo is to be improvised, and it lasts for 40 measures based on just the one (E...

Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3-4 Made famous by Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz, this laid back Latin favorite features a great groove and tasty ensemble writing to back your singer, either mal...

A medium Latin rock groove is featured in this familiar tune originally recorded by Sade. The solo section features easy changes (2 chords) and sample written solos for every instrument. Also included...

Made famous by Sergio Mendez and Brazil '66, you are sure to recognize the tune even if you don't know it by its title. Featuring a great Latin groove, this is a natural for change of pace programming...

John Berry brings a contemporary Latin flavor to this huge Barry Manilow hit from the 70's. This chart features solos for trumpet and/or alto sax and some fresh harmonic twists.

This masterful arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim's classic Bossa Nova can be performed either with a vocal soloist (key: F) or as a feature vehicle for tenor sax or trumpet. Frank uses a few unique...

Here is an easy version of this Latin favorite arranged in a moderate bolero style. The trombones are featured on the opening theme and there is very skilled ensemble writing for young players through...

Composed by Latin master Tito Puente and made famous by Santana, this is one of the most popular Latin tunes ever written. Here's an oustanding arrangement for jazz ensemble featuring sizzling ensembl...

In the skilled hands of Rick Stitzel, here is a classy yet easy version of this familiar samba. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point, plus there is a solo section for any sax o...

Everybody knows it, and your students will want to play it! The simple chord progression is perfect for encouraging your inexperienced improvisers. Online Audio available at www.halleonard.com