FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Straight ahead, B blues scored for big band, with the brass section playing the head against a sax tutti. Solo changes are written in the tenor, trumpet, and trombone parts, with room for additional s...

This original shuffle is solidly scored with a Benny Golson/Quincy Jones flavor. The saxes are featured on the head with the solo in the first tenor part. The bridge features a two sax/two trumpet ens...

This clever chart is unlike anything out there and really grooves! Based on Beethoven's ever-popular Für Elise, this jazz waltz is based on a C minor blues progression with a shout chorus in 4/4. Opti...

As the title implies, this smokin' chart is a perfect trumpet feature in a boogie-woogie style. With clever references to actual bugle calls, this fun salute to the height of the swing era includes fa...

Great medium-tempo funk that entertains and is fun to play. It opens with a tongue-in-cheek bari sax and bass bone soli with everyone involved in five short measures. Comment on this piece.

Inspired by the great James Brown and groups like Tower of Power, this stellar chart also uses an undeniably New Orleans-style melody. There are plenty of opportunities to show off your drummer, inclu...

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 latin jazz piece in Bb starts with unison sax and bone licks and quickly opens up to the full ensemble. The head features alto, tenor, and trumpet who also share the changes in the solo section....

Southwestern native Craig Biondi crosses the boarder for inspiration on this medium-easy samba. The G's and A's at the top of the Trumpet 1 staff are all approached scalewise, making this an accessibl...

Michael Brown has given this time-honored spiritual new life with this fresh arrangement. It feels like a Blues Brothers two-beat swing chart all the way. There's a short 4-bar repeated solo section t...

Frank T. Williams has had a great jazz program in Florida for years, and FJH is proud to put one of his hot, up-tempo originals in print for every band to enjoy. This cooking samba chart features lots...

From the author of last year's festival favorite, Otra Vez, here is a hot little latin number to warm up your concert crowd. The solo spots are written in the lead alto and 2nd trumpet part with lots...

This slow ballad will bring back memories of the great Neal Hefti classic Li'l Darlin. Destined to become a mainstay in your jazz library for students to play every year. Great ensemble writing, plus...

This slow ballad will bring back memories of the great Neal Hefti classic Li'l Darlin. Destined to become a mainstay in your jazz library for students to play every year. Great ensemble writing, plus...

If you're looking for the perfect chart that makes your jazz ensemble sound incredible, look no further. This is Mike Pendowski at his best: fantastic ensemble writing with little or no demands. It ju...

If you're looking for the perfect chart that makes your jazz ensemble sound incredible, look no further. This is Mike Pendowski at his best: fantastic ensemble writing with little or no demands. It ju...

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...

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!)....

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...