Easy Jazz Ensemble Series

Meghan Trainor's #1 smash hit features a catchy melody, a strong rhythmic pulse, and a hint of 'doo wop. ' Arranged here in an easy setting for young players, this is great way to bring a taste of cur...

From Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit is the perfect throwback to a funky R&B style. This arrangement for younger players features modest ranges and repetitive, yet authentic-sounding rhyt...

Adele's mega-hit ballad adapts nicely for young players in this well-paced arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto sax starts things out, then the melody is passed to the trombones, and finally the f...

This familiar Motown hit features an unmistakable style and sound that has remained popular for five decades! Recorded by a number of artists, the version by Marvin Gaye is considered an R&B classic....

This infectious pop and funk hit from 1968 was originally recorded by Sly and the Family Stone. Paul Murtha's version for young players features a fun groove and active parts for all sections. The sol...

Even before it was featured in the hit movie Elf, this holiday favorite was bringing good cheer to the Christmas season. This straight ahead medium swing version will go together quickly and sound gre...

Here's the classic Motown hit from 1964 and The Temptations in a great-sounding arrangement for young players. No solos required. Just skillful scoring for the entire ensemble.

This iconic hit from the 1970s was recorded by Blue Oyster Cult, and in pop culture associated with the famous more cowbell skit on Saturday Night Live. This solid arrangement for young players will b...

From Stevie Wonder's landmark 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life, this smooth and tender hit has gone on to become a jazz standard recorded by many artists. In a moderate swing style, John Berry perf...

The Jonas Brothers are back on top of the charts, and here's a terrific easy arrangement of their most recent hit featuring a driving uptempo rock feel and catchy riffs. The flexible solo section feat...

This quirky tune was recorded by the Beatles for their 1968 White Album and featured recently in the Beatle-themed movie Yesterday. With a medium tempo and quasi Jamaican ska flavor, this chart is eas...

With a nice mix of scoring from full ensemble tutti to short section features, here's a great sounding chart for younger players on this Motown favorite. No solos are required.

Recorded by the Backstreet Boys in 1999, this enduring hit was hailed by critics as the pop ballad of that year. With the melody skillfully passed from section to section, this arrangement goes togeth...

One of the prettiest ballads ever written. Roger's carefully crafted arrangement for younger groups is lushly scored for the full ensemble.

Celebrate the centennial of the Duke's birthday with this outstanding easy setting of one of his best-known ballads. Nicely scored for an effective performance by inexperienced bands.

One of the most soulful ballads ever written, this standard has been recorded by artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Blood, Sweat & Tears. Rick's easy arrangement features rich harmonies with full...

This haunting ballad from the '40s received notoriety as the theme song for television's Mike Hammer. The saxophone section takes the spotlight here while the brass add background figures to spice thi...

Lush and silky aptly describe Henry Mancini's classic ballad. Nothing fancy here, just nicely scored harmonies and melodies for young players. A beautiful ballad for festivals, or change of pace for c...

Lush and silky aptly describe Henry Mancini's classic ballad. Nothing fancy here, just nicely scored harmonies and melodies for young players. A beautiful ballad for festivals, or change of pace for c...

Lush and silky aptly describe Henry Mancini's classic ballad. Nothing fancy here, just nicely scored harmonies and melodies for young players. A beautiful ballad for festivals, or change of pace for c...

This haunting ballad from the '40s received notoriety as the theme song for television's Mike Hammer. The saxophone section takes the spotlight here while the brass add background figures to spice thi...

Lush and silky aptly describe Henry Mancini's classic ballad. Nothing fancy here, just nicely scored harmonies and melodies for young players. A beautiful ballad for festivals, or change of pace for c...