Discovery Jazz Series

Practically a trademark Count Basie tune, this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style, lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy w...

Here is an easy version of this hot swing classic which was recently recorded by The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Take this swingin' Ellington favorite and put it in the skilled hands of Michael Sweeney and you have a magnificent teaching and performance piece for beginning jazz groups. The style is authentic eve...

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...

If it says swingin' in the title, you know you have a potential winner. Rick Stitzel doesn't disappoint in this outstanding chart on this familiar blues. It's also a great tune for solos!

This traditional swing tune from the '40s works great in this easy setting for beginning bands. The moderate swing tempo and easy rhythms provide a perfect model for teaching this style to inexperienc...

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...

One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...

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...

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...

Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great ba...

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...

One of the signature tunes of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, composed by Nat Adderley, this well-known jazz standard remains as popular today as when it first came out in 1960. Arranged here in a so...

Bring pure jazz groove to your ensemble! With "The Best Of Discovery Jazz", renowned publisher Hal Leonard presents a first-class collection of the 15 most popular and successful titles from the accla...

Includes: At the Hop, Beauty and the Beast, Brain Sprain, Breezin', Discover the Blues, Frosty the Snow Man, Gimme Some Lovin', Hound Dog, Killer Joe, Kiss the Girl, Malagueña, Spinning Wheel, Tin Roo...

Look for the bare necessities of life! – This timeless, swinging classic sung by Baloo the Bear from Disney's legendary masterpiece "The Jungle Book" has delighted generations of music lovers. With th...

Bring genuine rock energy to the stage! With Metallica's legendary hit "Enter Sandman," Hal Leonard delivers a hard-hitting big band chart tailored specifically for beginner and developing ensembles....

Taylor Swift has successfully crossed into the pop music arena with this upbeat and infectious hit. In this easy arrangement, the melody is smartly traded from section to section, and there are no sol...

Bring the unmistakable energy and majestic sound of Coldplay to the stage! The world-famous mega-hit "Viva La Vida" captivates audiences with its driving rhythm, powerful groove, and unforgettable mel...

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...

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...

What A Wonderful World – made unforgettable by jazz legend Louis Armstrong – is one of the most touching and timeless anthems in music history. In this elegant arrangement from Hal Leonard, the evergr...

Young players will have a blast with this dynamic yet easy version of the huge hit by Lady Gaga. Trombones state the distinctive riff theme, and later the sax section trades statements with the brass...

This arrangement of Tito Puente's Latin/Rock classic (made famous by Santana) is an absolute must for beginning groups! The simple chord structure makes this one a natural for players just learning to...