FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble

This easy swing ballad pays homage to the great Neal Hefti and his classic Li'l Darlin', which was written for the Count Basie orchestra and is now standard repertoire in the big band genre. There is...

This easy swing ballad pays homage to the great Neal Hefti and his classic Li'l Darlin', which was written for the Count Basie orchestra and is now standard repertoire in the big band genre. There is...

As the title suggests, this one is hot! Based on an up-tempo blues, this solid chart has a catchy riff and involves the full ensemble. With very limited ranges and approachable, swinging rhythmic figu...

This straight-ahead swinger has no solos - just solid ensemble writing - and is ideal for teaching basic concepts of swing in the classic big band tradition. Based on a 12-bar blues with a few alterat...

This straight-ahead swinger has no solos - just solid ensemble writing - and is ideal for teaching basic concepts of swing in the classic big band tradition. Based on a 12-bar blues with a few alterat...

This accessible version of Ramsey Lewis's famous gospel classic has a rock flair and will showcase your sax section and pianist. The written piano solo is followed by a double-time section with a sax...

This accessible version of Ramsey Lewis's famous gospel classic has a rock flair and will showcase your sax section and pianist. The written piano solo is followed by a double-time section with a sax...

Restricted ranges make this a great learning piece and a very easy number to program. A standard 12-bar blues with no sidebars, written for the developing jazz ensemble. Very limited ranges make this...

Restricted ranges make this a great learning piece and a very easy number to program. A standard 12-bar blues with no sidebars, written for the developing jazz ensemble. Very limited ranges make this...

A very easy rocker for the beginning or developing jazz ensemble. There are no solos, just straight ahead full ensemble blowing. The top written note for trumpet is D.

A very easy rocker for the beginning or developing jazz ensemble. There are no solos, just straight ahead full ensemble blowing. The top written note for trumpet is D.

Your students can sound like the great Count Basie Band in a short amount of rehearsal time with this very easy swinger. Range demands are low with the lead trumpet going only to a 3rd space C and lea...

Your students can sound like the great Count Basie Band in a short amount of rehearsal time with this very easy swinger. Range demands are low with the lead trumpet going only to a 3rd space C and lea...

Teach or perform this cha-cha style original with limited range and technical demands using little rehearsal time. Top note for the lead trumpet is only a third space C, and a D for the lead bone. Pla...

Teach or perform this cha-cha style original with limited range and technical demands using little rehearsal time. Top note for the lead trumpet is only a third space C, and a D for the lead bone. Pla...

This laid-back arrangement of Jerome Kern's Katy-Did is great for establishing an easy groove. Some optional plunger work for the trumpets can really add to the style. Ideal for introducing the band t...

This laid-back arrangement of Jerome Kern's Katy-Did is great for establishing an easy groove. Some optional plunger work for the trumpets can really add to the style. Ideal for introducing the band t...

This chart joins rock and fusion elements with ingenious harmonies to make music that is sure to please. The rhythmic feel changes from straight eighths to a funky half-time groove, while the melody i...

This chart joins rock and fusion elements with ingenious harmonies to make music that is sure to please. The rhythmic feel changes from straight eighths to a funky half-time groove, while the melody i...

What a great chart for young jazz ensembles! Taking some of the basic elements of bop, Rob Vuono has created an up-tempo swing chart that is very accessible yet sounds complex. The main catch is an on...

This relaxed swing chart really has a carefree feel. As it develops, it begins to take on more and more attitude before arriving at an easy yet effective shout chorus. No solos to worry about in this...

This relaxed swing chart really has a carefree feel. As it develops, it begins to take on more and more attitude before arriving at an easy yet effective shout chorus. No solos to worry about in this...

Rob Vuono continues to show why his beginning jazz arrangements are so popular. This clever arrangement with a bossa flavor is ideal for teaching basic concepts of this unique style. Very easy to play...

Rob Vuono continues to show why his beginning jazz arrangements are so popular. This clever arrangement with a bossa flavor is ideal for teaching basic concepts of this unique style. Very easy to play...

There's no riddle when it comes to the success of Rob Vuono's jazz charts! His ability to create a complex sounding chart that is extremely easy to play makes this one a guaranteed winner. Starting of...