Young Jazz Ensemble Series

Still one of the funkiest tunes ever written, here is Earth, Wind & Fire's September in a version for younger bands. Paul Murtha expertly captures the infectious groove of the original. You simply can...

From Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's newest CD, this is a medium tempo boogie-woogie that really swings. Easy chord changes for soloing.

Classic Basie-style medium swing fits this excellent chart. The suggested tempo is 118 BPM, and the lead trumpet range is to written G. Solos are provided for alto 1 and trumpet 1, and the usual optio...

Made famous by Sergio Mendez and Brazil '66, you are sure to recognize the tune even if you don't know it by its title. Featuring a great Latin groove, this is a natural for change of pace programming...

John Berry brings a contemporary Latin flavor to this huge Barry Manilow hit from the 70's. This chart features solos for trumpet and/or alto sax and some fresh harmonic twists.

Aside from Take Five, this is the most famous 5/4 piece ever written. Roger's solid chart captures the excitement and drive of the original and includes a solo for alto sax.

This new hit from Phil Collins was written for the latest animated feature from Walt Disney, Tarzan. Sure to be a hit with all the ages, this memorable tune makes a beautiful ballad setting for jazz e...

Recorded by Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith fame) for the movie The Polar Express, here is a lively jump swing tune that is clearly over the top! The tempo is frantic, and the brass licks are blistering. S...

One of the most recognized TV themes of all time is hot again thanks to the new hit version of the original series. Paul's authentic-sounding arrangement races through a variety of key centers and giv...

Originally a hit for Bill Withers in the '70s, this catchy tune is a hit again thanks to the TV show Glee. This updated version features a contemporary medium funk groove and the melody passed around...

Made famous by the Blues Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure to become an instant favorite with your band. Roger's arrangement features a driving shuffle groove and solid scoring for the...

Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this became a #1 hit on the charts, and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young...

Recorded by Blue Swede in 1974, this familiar hit was featured prominently in the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy as a part of the film's 'Awesome Mix. ' Instantly recognizable with the 'oog...

From Disney's animated hit movie Frozen and sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining song features a light 'soft shoe' style that adapts quite naturally for jazz ensemble. With skillful trading of...

Recorded in the '60s by artists such as Wilson Pickett and The Rolling Stones, this gospel-flavored hit was then famously featured in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Paul Murtha's rockin' arrangemen...

From The Jungle Book, this timeless classic appeared in the original movie as well as the latest blockbuster hit. With a 2-beat swing style and well-known melody, this one is impossible not to like. T...

Here's the popular hit from Disney's 'Encanto' skillfully adapted for young jazz ensemble. This great-sounding chart features a moderate Latin groove and short solos (written or ad lib.) for tenor sax...

Jazz ensemble is the perfect place to highlight the energy of the #1 hit song from the smash Netflix movie. The rhythm section holds down the infectious techno pop groove and expert scoring gives all...

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is one your players can really cut loose on. Arranged here as a feature for guitar, performance options are provided for bands without guitar. All of...

This '60s hit by Ben E. King has become a rock classic and has been featured in several motion pictures. With the instantly recognizable groove and infectious melody, this one works great for jazz ens...

Mark's grade 5 composition Brass Machine has continued to be popular so we asked him to adapt it for younger players. The result is a fabulous rock feature for your trumpet section. Thanks Mark!

Recorded by The Crusaders back in 1979, here is a funky version of this hit that will add excitement to any concert. In the same style as the original, this solid chart features the saxes on the head,...

This motown classic has provided hit material for greats such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald. This great-sounding tune is as fresh today as it was back in the '60s. You...

An up-tempo rockin' style, call-and-response playing, and hot horn riffs are all a part of this arrangement of the Ray Charles classic. The legend of Ray lives on through tunes like this that never se...