Discovery Jazz Series

The trumpets are in the spotlight in this easy version of the 1985 techno rock classic recorded by the group A-ha. Featuring an energetic rock groove throughout, this chart is solidly scored for the e...

The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous 'moonwalk' was also one of the top selling singles for the year 1983. Featuring the signature bass line and catchy melodies, here is a great sounding ch...

In a playful disco style, this easy arrangement of the KC and the Sunshine Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for every section. There are multiple options for soloists with written samples provide...

Made famous by Louis Armstrong, this is one standard that has stood the test of time. This very playable version is nicely scored with short features for each section.

Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian...

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.

Recorded by the Jackson 5, this was a number one hit in 1970 and again in 1992 recorded by Mariah Carey. This easy ballad is a nice change of pace for beginning bands that everyone can enjoy.

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...

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.

Recorded by the Jackson 5, this was a number one hit in 1970 and again in 1992 recorded by Mariah Carey. This easy ballad is a nice change of pace for beginning bands that everyone can enjoy.

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...

Recorded by American blues singer John Lee Hooker in 1961, this remains one of his most identifiable and enduring songs. John Berry's bluesy swing version for young players includes the signature ques...

Recorded by American blues singer John Lee Hooker in 1961, this remains one of his most identifiable and enduring songs. John Berry's bluesy swing version for young players includes the signature ques...

Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and cal...

Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and cal...

Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for beginning jazzers. With a moderate tempo, riff-based melody,...

Riff-based blues tunes are always valuable when teaching young players to improvise, and here is one of the best! Arranged here for inexperienced players, this Sonny Rollins classic features a swing s...

Riff-based blues tunes are always valuable when teaching young players to improvise, and here is one of the best! Arranged here for inexperienced players, this Sonny Rollins classic features a swing s...

Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.

Some tunes seem to get better with age. Mike's version of this swingin' standard is written in a medium shuffle style and is easy to learn. The solo section features stop-time ensemble figures and wri...

Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.

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...

Carefully arranged so that every section gets a chance to play the melody, here is a fun shuffle arrangement for young players on this popular Jim Croce song.

Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level of popularity achieved by this familiar '60s hit by Booker T. and the MG's. Often used in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that'...