Easy Jazz Combo Series

The tune that helped put bossa nova on the map, here is a smooth and effective setting for jazz combo.

John Berry has done a nice job of adapting this swing favorite from the '40s to the combo format. This medium up-tempo chart is great for ensemble playing and learning swing style.

Great medium swing feel for combo, nicely voiced.

Made famous by George Benson. Easy chord changes for soloing.

Good funk tunes for young players are hard to find. This soulful-sounding blues tune has been recorded by many artists ranging from David Sanborn to Herbie Mann, and it goes together easily.

With notable recordings by Nat King Cole and later the Manhattan Transfer, Route 66 is a part of our musical heritage. This easy combo version features modest ranges and short solos for Parts 1 and 2....

Das leichte Combo-Arrangement des Latin-Klassikers "Bésame Mucho" im stabilen Tutti-Satz von John Berry enthält ein kurzes Solo für jeden Instrumentenpart.

Kenny Dorham's well-known jazz standard is a perfect fit for young combos. This smooth-sounding arrangement uses a nice mix of unison and chordal scoring along with a flexible solo section.

Simply fun to play and to listen to! The perfect jammin' tune for opening up the solo section.

The familiar bass line and melody riffs from this Mancini classic adapt perfectly for jazz combo in this easy arrangement by John Berry.

Masterful jazz standard from Miles Davis' Kind of Blue album, notated here in 3/4 for young players.

This classic blues tune is a perfect introduction for young players into the distinctive world of jazz master Thelonious Monk. Play this one slow or fast depending on the maturity level of your group....

Using only a few notes, Duke Ellington managed to create jazz standard that is instantly recognizable. With the blues form and easy melody, this is a great place to start for any young or inexperience...

This popular rock hit from the '60s was made famous by The Temptations and also Rare Earth. The simple chord progression and rock style make this one particularly easy for young soloists learning to i...

The well-known 'Peanuts' theme never fails to be a crowd pleaser! This easy combo arrangement features tutti scoring on the light rock theme, then a flexible solo section that switches to swing style.

This Motown classic from The Temptations has a great medium rock groove that's perfect for young combos and easy to solo with.

In this easy combo version of the Miles Davis modal classic, the melody can be performed as a feature for the bass player, or you can use the cues provided in parts 3 and 4 as well as the piano.

The unique harmonic sounds of this Duke Ellington classic make it particularly appealing for jazz combos.

Blues Skies, arrangiert für Jazz Combo von Peter Blair. Leicht spielbar und flexibel besetzbar.

Jazz giant Sonny Rollins created an enduring classic with this catchy Latin tune. This will give your soloists an opportunity to explore the major modes (for a change) and spice up your combo repertoi...

Classic riff tune from Clifford Brown in a moderate swing style.

Jazz classic from the Duke, nicely scored for young jazz combos.