Discovery Jazz Series

One of the most recognizable themes ever written. This easy arrangement stays true to the original 5/4 version and features the saxes on the melody with the brass on those signature rhythmic punches.

This hit from the 1960s became a hit again thanks to the movie Sister Act. The simple rhythms and easy rock feel make it perfect for young players. Easy to learn, this one will sound great with minima...

Amazingly true to the original version, John Berry has scored this well-known television theme for very young players. With moderate ranges for the brass and no solos required, this one will go togeth...

Ozzy Osbourne's biggest hit makes a hard-hitting rock chart for beginning jazz groups. Written in a moderate tempo and with plenty of tutti scoring, your band will sound great on this solid chart.

Over the years this 1986 hit from the group Europe has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff and saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart for beg...

Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen, this very easy arrangement by John Berry will be quick to learn and fun to perform. This lively rock tune is sure to liven up any concert.

One of the early hits from Michael Jackson, Bad featured a signature bass line and a strong melody. This instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great even with limited rehearsal time.

Recorded by the boy band sensation One Direction, here is a terrific version of one of their most recognizable hits. Written in a driving rock style, this solid arrangement will go together quickly.

Here is a great sounding original in a retro medium rock style. Based on a question and answer format between brass and saxes, Rick's appealing chart is simple to learn and requires no solos.

Recorded by Queen, this classic hit features a medium tempo shuffle style and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded around the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-time clapping sect...

From the group Deep Purple comes this rock anthem of the '70s. Give your beginning band a chance to rock out with this easy and powerful arrangement.

Bill Haley & The Comets made the top of the charts with this hit back in1955. And, it's as fun now as it was back then! This easy chart will sound great with any band.

One of the defining rock acts of the 1970s, the music of Queen is still heard regularly on the radio waves and on the silver screen. This hard-hitting yet easy-to-play medley includes their monster hi...

Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul's easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-drivin...

Mariah Carey's holiday hit remains a favorite year after year. In the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and reduced ranges for younger players. Sure to sound great w...

Henry Mancini was a master of melodies and this is one of his best. Rick's easy arrangement is in 3/4 and features skillful scoring and rich harmonies.

Most famously recorded by Josh Groban, here is a nicely scored version for beginning jazz groups that allows each section a chance to play the melody at some point. The arrangement builds to a modulat...

Finally, this Ellington classic is available for even the most inexperienced bands. For starters, this version is in Bb rather than C. Rick features the saxes on the melody with inventive brass counte...

One of the iconic tunes from the swing era, this enduring standard has been recorded by countless artists ranging from Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra,...

Composed originally for Weather Report and released in 1977, Josef Zawinul's quintessential jazz fusion standard has been recorded by countless artists through the years. Here is a slightly truncated...

Recorded by both Louis Armstrong and Bobby Darin in the 1950s, this iconic standard has remained popular through years recorded by countless jazz artists. This arrangement for beginning jazz bands fea...

Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands.

Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for beginning players, Michael brings us this Bobby Timmons favorite in a very playable version. The style is medium slow swing, and the saxes present the...

Written for Frank Sinatra (and the title track of his 1958 album), this tune epitomizes the cool sounds of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version for beginning bands, written with modest range...

Need something that goes together quickly for that holiday concert that still sounds great? Rick Stitzel's easy Latin-style arrangement of this Christmas classic has plenty of tutti playing for the en...