Jazz Ensemble Library Series

Bring sunny coastal charm and velvety blues to the concert stage with "Palm Beach Blues", published by Hal Leonard. This captivating big band chart perfectly captures the laid-back elegance of a warm...

Primarily scored for the entire ensemble with brief choruses for the saxes, this original shuffle really lives up to it's name and has a great feel. An open solo section gives you added flexibility an...

Shorty Rogers was one of the primary creators of West Coast jazz, both as a composer and performer. Popo is a great example of a cool blues in a medium tempo, with solo space for any player.

Here is a great-sounding chart for featuring a tenor sax and guitar duet (or just tenor sax). Utilizing a medium shuffle grove, this smooth chart also features a dialog between a small group and the f...

Here is a swingin' blues from Oscar Pettiford that has been a favorite with jazzers for years. Along with superbly scored ensemble sections, Mark Taylor's chart also features solos for tenor and tromb...

The soundtrack for the classic movie Soapdish contains a wealth of hot Latin tunes perfect for jazz ensemble. Roger's sizzling setting will be a great addition to any concert, featuring short solos fo...

Originally a pop hit for The Police in the '80s, Mike Tomaro uses extensive reharmonizations and creative timbral shadings in this marvelous adaptation. The groove is slightly slower than the original...

Featuring a contemporary sounding groove utilizing even 8th notes, this familiar standard is given a unique treatment in the skilled hands of Mike Tomaro. A trio of tenor sax, trombone and guitar take...

Wayne Shorter's hypnotic minor blues (recorded by Miles Davis) has become a true jazz classic and required literature for the jazz musician. Arranged here using an medium, straight 8th-note groove, th...

Featuring a contemporary sounding groove utilizing even 8th notes, this familiar standard is given a unique treatment in the skilled hands of Mike Tomaro. A trio of tenor sax, trombone and guitar take...

Wayne Shorter's hypnotic minor blues (recorded by Miles Davis) has become a true jazz classic and required literature for the jazz musician. Arranged here using an medium, straight 8th-note groove, th...

Recorded by Rare Earth in the '70s, this tune characterizes the raw energy of this rhythm and blues band. Your band can really dig in on this hot chart by John Berry that features an updated and very...

Made famous by Earth, Wind & Fire, this may be one of the funkiest grooves ever recorded. Deceptively simple sounding, this medium tempo chart displays a level of sophistication suited for any festiva...

Made famous by Earth, Wind & Fire, this may be one of the funkiest grooves ever recorded. Deceptively simple sounding, this medium tempo chart displays a level of sophistication suited for any festiva...

Due in part to its sophisticated jazz harmonies, this Stevie Wonder tune has been a favorite with jazz artists for years. This funky stylized version by Mike Tomaro brings it to the concert stage with...

Mike Tomaro takes this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and signature horns riffs from the original. Featured are...

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favorite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD Out of the Woods by the Les Hooper Band, this funky version is infused with a West Coas...

Recorded by the funkmeisters of the 1970s - Earth, Wind & Fire - this is one of their most energetic tunes in a tightly-written and hot-sounding chart. Includes a flexible solo section and solid ensem...

Recorded in 1978 by jazz-influenced pop group Steely Dan, this familiar hit features distinctive harmonies and a great-sounding groove. Solos for alto and trumpet are included along with the rhythmic...

Written in a funky second line / New Orleans groove, the familiar riff-like melody is traded between sections of the band. There is ample solo space for tenor and trumpet, as well as a display of exce...

With more than a nod to the original recording by Steely Dan, Mike takes this tune to new heights in his funky and stylized version. Featuring a tenor and trombone duet at the top, this chart is also...

Recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire, here is one of their classic tunes arranged in a medium funk style for jazz ensemble. Trombones take the lead in the beginning followed by solos for piano and alto sax....

Recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire, here is one of their classic tunes arranged in a medium funk style for jazz ensemble. Trombones take the lead in the beginning followed by solos for piano and alto sax....

Scottish funk group, Average White Band, had two major hits that helped solidify the horn-driven funk sound of the '70s. Pick Up the Pieces was released in 1974, and Cut the Cake followed close behind...

Scottish funk group, Average White Band, had two major hits that helped solidify the horn-driven funk sound of the '70s. Pick Up the Pieces was released in 1974, and Cut the Cake followed close behind...