Young Jazz Ensemble Series

This great tune by Cannonball Adderley combines a soulful straight-eighth groove with a swing feel at a tempo anywhere from 138 to 160 BPM. Features include written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, lea...

Your audience won't be able to resist tapping along to this boogaloo groove with a funky twist, at around 156 BPM, will have everyone tapping their feet. This groove will push the band into forward mo...

Wow! This terrific chart is inspired by the iconic Clark Terry version featuring two trumpets with plungers. A swing chart played around 112 BPM with sample solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, a...

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...

A gorgeous even-eighth treatment of a poignant yet powerful melody you'll love. Trumpet 1 takes the written melody line, plus a few brief suggested solos for alto, trombone, tenor, and trumpet are pro...

A gorgeous even-eighth treatment of a poignant yet powerful melody you'll love. Trumpet 1 takes the written melody line, plus a few brief suggested solos for alto, trombone, tenor, and trumpet are pro...

Your students will love this very accessible, yet exciting Salsa twist on this timeless jazz standard. The rhythmic horn writing and expertly detailed rhythm section parts will enable your band to sou...

Conveying a sentiment that we can all relate to, this masterful and poignant Bossa Nova features a sensitive, fully notated piano solo, richly scored horns, and solo options for both the novice player...

One of the most exciting and engaging Latin styles is the Cha-Cha-Chá! Composed using a moderate tempo and featuring expertly crafted melodic lines, audiences are sure to sway to the sound of this aut...

Kate Bush's 1985 classic surged back into the mainstream in 2022 thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things. Now your jazz ensemble can play it thanks to Paul Murtha's great arrangement.

If you're looking for a change of pace, here is a silky smooth mambo in a modest tempo that features a mysterious and captivating mood. The sassy lines in the saxes are complimented with punches from...

Sure to be recognized from its use in commercials and pop culture, this uptempo mambo will quickly become one of your band's favorites. The often-neglected trombone section gets the spotlight througho...

This timeless jazz standard gets a Cuban Son Montuno and Brazilian Samba makeover. Lots of meticulously and accurately scored percussion set the groove and hand claps in the ensemble add to the flavor...

Even though they call him "Duke," Ellington is actually the King of Jazz! The year 1999 marks the 100th anniversary of his birth, and there's no better time to add this classic Ellington chart to the...

Classic Latin/Rock tune from Santana. The Trumpets and Saxes take turns on the melody and a solo for Alto Sax is included. Great sounds for younger groups.

John Berry's creative light bossa treatment of this Beatles favorite is a must for your next concert. The timeless melody is featured with lush harmonies and marvelous ensemble writing. Includes short...

With flowing melodies and a light bossa feel, Mark's arrangement of this standard is a wonderful feature for flugelhorn. The solo section includes a written sample, and the ensemble voicings and harmo...

This pop favorite from the 60's has enjoyed continued popularity and has been recorded by countless artists, most recently by Diana Krall. John Berry's smooth Latin version will sound great with young...

Mark has taken this Irving Berlin favorite and crafted a marvelous setting for solo flugelhorn using a unique 3/4 samba feel. Beautifully supported by the ensemble, and all of the solo part is written...

Smooth bossa nova sophistication describe this classy chart. With its lyrical melodic style and terrific-sounding band accompaniment, this is truly a standout feature for a vocal soloist.

With a smooth Latin feel, interesting harmonies plus a few mixed meters, this is a terrific feature number for your flugelhorn soloist. Tasty ensemble lines contribute to a creative and appealing chan...

With a smooth Latin feel, interesting harmonies plus a few mixed meters, this is a terrific feature number for your flugelhorn soloist. Tasty ensemble lines contribute to a creative and appealing chan...

It's not very often that you see the name Mozart appears on a jazz chart! Mark Taylor cranks up the creative juices as he features a light samba groove on a familiar classical theme. Slipping into a s...

This classic hit from Carole King is arranged here in a light cha-cha style and features an alto sax soloist. Nice change of pace for concert or festival.

This classic hit from Carole King is arranged here in a light cha-cha style and features an alto sax soloist. Nice change of pace for concert or festival.