Discovery Jazz Series

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...

Edmondson - Grade 1-2.

Grades 1-2. (Edmondson).

Here is a very playable arrangement of this quintessential cool jazz swing tune that will work great with young players. Carefully scored to sound full with incomplete instrumentation this arrangement...

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and mod...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

From the well-known and often recorded Jerome Kern songbook, here is a very easy version of this familiar standard. Rick's moderately paced swing arrangement will sound great with beginning players an...

Written in a medium swing style with an instantly appealing melody and solid ensemble scoring, this arrangement will make beginning bands sound great with limited rehearsal time. Great tune in a fun s...

Written in a classic Basie style, this medium tempo chart is based around the B-flat blues and features easy-to-learn characteristic swing patterns. A great way to introduce beginning bands to swing s...

Although written in the 1930s, this tuneful standard remains a popular choice and has been recorded by countless artists through the years. Here is an appealing version for young players in a moderate...

From the opening finger snaps, bass groove, sultry sax line, and brass punches, your band is in for a treat with this one. A silky smooth middle section provides contrast before returning to the minor...

Here's a great way to introduce the music of Count Basie to your younger players. Carefully scored for beginning groups, this medium swing chart trades the melody between the trumpets and saxes, inclu...

From bebop innovator Charlie Parker. Now's the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement allows you to teach a bit of jazz...

Based on the blues in F and featuring a catchy riff traded around the band, here is the perfect swing chart for beginning jazzers! Rick carefully uses tutti rhythms for ease in learning, and the sampl...

This familiar holiday classic is perfect for beginning jazz ensembles. Arranged here in a moderate tempo swing style, Rick's chart is primarily ensemble based, but also provides a short solo for trump...

In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic enough that it still really swings! A great introducti...

This easy swing tune is a great way to introduce the music of Dizzy Gillespie to your young players. Trumpets take the first chorus, followed by the saxes on the second. Skillful scoring for young pla...

Made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, here is one of the iconic hits from the big band era! Saxes are featured on the main melody and the entire band gets in on the vocal chant. Also includes sho...

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.

Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. s...

Recorded on the landmark album 'Kind of Blue', this Miles Davis blues standard is a perfect improvising tool for beginning players, and a great introduction to a legendary jazz figure.

This popular song from the 1920s has been recorded by pop and jazz artists alike. Here's an imaginative swing version scored with easy rhythms and modest ranges. With a familiar melody and great feel,...

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...