FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Start with some lush ninth chords, add a smooth Latin beat with a bone solo, some optional Latin percussion, and a beautiful lyrical melody. These are all strong characteristics of this very playable...

Nat King Cole's 50s classic is beautifully scored here by 'Tooth and features solo bone and tenor against a rich harmonic background. Very reasonable ranges with no changes needed. Highly recommended!

This timeless spiritual classic gets the front burner treatment from Disney writer Chris Sharp. A lush opening chorale gives way to a driving New Orleans street beat with tenor solo (as written or wit...

This extremely interesting original is based on a modified New Orleans-style street beat. A "gritty" bass part really helps add to the style, and there are plenty of opportunities for your pianist to...

This extremely interesting original is based on a modified New Orleans-style street beat. A "gritty" bass part really helps add to the style, and there are plenty of opportunities for your pianist to...

This extremely interesting original is based on a modified New Orleans-style street beat. A "gritty" bass part really helps add to the style, and there are plenty of opportunities for your pianist to...

A Taste of Honey was made famous by Herb Alpert. Rob Vuono puts his remarkable arranging skills to work in this jazz-waltz version. After an opening chorale in the bone section, the drums kick off the...

What a great chart! The Sermon seemlessly integrates gospel, rock, jazz, and Dixieland. The sax section is featured prominently throughout, and the rest of the ensemble gets plenty of exciting materia...

Here is a riff-based selection in the classic big band tradition. Reminiscent of the popular "hot" dance music of the '40s, this chart is guaranteed to please (and maybe even crowd the dance floor!)....

Here is a riff-based selection in the classic big band tradition. Reminiscent of the popular "hot" dance music of the '40s, this chart is guaranteed to please (and maybe even crowd the dance floor!)....

Here is a riff-based selection in the classic big band tradition. Reminiscent of the popular "hot" dance music of the '40s, this chart is guaranteed to please (and maybe even crowd the dance floor!)....

A unique type of swing chart that will surely intrigue you and your ensemble! Opening with a mysterious whole-tone riff with growling trumpets, this chart instantly makes a lasting impression. As the...

This Horace Silver standard is made very accessible by Bryan Kidd in this exciting arrangement. Written solos and chord changes are provided for all members of the ensemble, so you can open it up as m...

This Horace Silver standard is made very accessible by Bryan Kidd in this exciting arrangement. Written solos and chord changes are provided for all members of the ensemble, so you can open it up as m...

Blue Sky for a Rainy Day is a ballad based on a contemporary bossa nova groove. This piece can be used to work on tuning and rhythmic accuracy within each section of the ensemble.

Blue Sky for a Rainy Day is a ballad based on a contemporary bossa nova groove. This piece can be used to work on tuning and rhythmic accuracy within each section of the ensemble.

Alternating between rock and half-time funk, this chart makes use of a drum groove similar to the ever-popular Birdland. The catchy melody is first presented by tenor and trumpet then spreads througho...

Add some hot sauce to your program with this exciting new salsa chart! Players will really experience this energetic and infectious music once your rhythm section provides that authentic salsa flavor...

Add some hot sauce to your program with this exciting new salsa chart! Players will really experience this energetic and infectious music once your rhythm section provides that authentic salsa flavor...

Add some hot sauce to your program with this exciting new salsa chart! Players will really experience this energetic and infectious music once your rhythm section provides that authentic salsa flavor...

This classic swinger will send you and your jazz ensemble back to the big band era. By borrowing rhythmic and melodic ideas from two familiar big band standards, Vuono has created his own big band cla...

This classic swinger will send you and your jazz ensemble back to the big band era. By borrowing rhythmic and melodic ideas from two familiar big band standards, Vuono has created his own big band cla...

This classic swinger will send you and your jazz ensemble back to the big band era. By borrowing rhythmic and melodic ideas from two familiar big band standards, Vuono has created his own big band cla...

Amazing Grace never sounded so sweet! After a traditional chorale opening, things get cookin' with a modern salsa groove. While a great opportunity to feature your rhythm section, the winds also have...

This hip version of the well-known traditional Gaelic folk song blends the old with the new. It features a baroque-style fugue section that is reminiscent of music by the Swingle Singers group, and pr...