Easy Jazz Ensemble Series

In the skilled hands of Rick Stitzel, here is a classy yet easy version of this familiar samba. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point, plus there is a solo section for any sax o...

This was one of Stevie Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa style. Trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again at the en...

Arranged in an easy flowing bossa style, here is an effective version of this jazz standard from jazz master Benny Carter and Sammy Cahn. Featuring solid and creative scoring for the entire ensemble,...

Arranged in an easy flowing bossa style, here is an effective version of this jazz standard from jazz master Benny Carter and Sammy Cahn. Featuring solid and creative scoring for the entire ensemble,...

This breakout hit recorded by Camila Cabello helped bring Latin music to the pop charts. This arrangement for young players is easy to learn and includes sample written solos for alto sax, tenor sax,...

This beautiful bossa nova melody by Antonio Carlos Jobim has become a familiar standard recording by countless jazz artists. Paul's arrangement features smooth and tasteful scoring for the entire ense...

This beautiful bossa nova melody by Antonio Carlos Jobim has become a familiar standard recording by countless jazz artists. Paul's arrangement features smooth and tasteful scoring for the entire ense...

One of the best known Latin tunes around. Jerry's arrangement features nice section writing and short solos for Drums. The bridge is handled nicely using the sax section trading off with the brass.

Here's the timeless Bossa Nova from Antonio Carlos Jobim in a carefully crafted setting for younger players. John's easy arrangement includes short written (or ad lib.) solos for alto or tenor, and tr...

Originally a hit for Van Morrison back in 1967, this catchy and familiar tune remains popular today. Arranged here in a moderate Latin style, the saxes take the lead in the beginning, accompanied by b...

Here is an easy version of this Latin favorite arranged in a moderate bolero style. The trombones are featured on the opening theme and there is very skilled ensemble writing for young players through...

With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brass get a choru...

One of the classic examples of the Afro-Cuban style in jazz, Manteca endures as a true standard. Available here in a version playable by young bands, Michael Sweeney carefully simplifies the complexit...

In the skilled hands of Rick Stitzel, here is a classy yet easy version of this familiar samba. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point, plus there is a solo section for any sax o...

This was one of Stevie Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa style. Trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again at the en...

Arranged in an easy flowing bossa style, here is an effective version of this jazz standard from jazz master Benny Carter and Sammy Cahn. Featuring solid and creative scoring for the entire ensemble,...

This beautiful bossa nova melody by Antonio Carlos Jobim has become a familiar standard recording by countless jazz artists. Paul's arrangement features smooth and tasteful scoring for the entire ense...

Although written for the Charlie Brown TV Christmas special in 1965, Christmas Time Is Here has gone on to become a popular modern day holiday standard. Here's a beautiful setting by Mark Taylor that...

Although written for the Charlie Brown TV Christmas special in 1965, Christmas Time Is Here has gone on to become a popular modern day holiday standard. Here's a beautiful setting by Mark Taylor that...

Treated here as a jazz waltz, this popular tune from The Sound of Music features a relaxed and easy-flowing swing style. The melody is passed from section to section, and there are short solos for tru...

Treated here as a jazz waltz, this popular tune from The Sound of Music features a relaxed and easy-flowing swing style. The melody is passed from section to section, and there are short solos for tru...

From Disney's The Jungle Book and more recently recorded by artists such as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Los Lobos and Smash Mouth, this lively song remains popular with all age groups. Here is an easy chart...

Arranged in a style similar to the vintage version by Buddy Rich, here is an easy jazz waltz based on this classic Beatles hit. It features strong ensemble writing along with a written or ad lib. solo...