Young Jazz Ensemble Series

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...

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...

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...

A Cuban Cha-cha-chá arrangement of O, Christmas Tree in 4/4? Yes it is! This out-of-the-box setting of one of the most beloved Christmas songs has it all. Fun and accessible parts for all sections, de...

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...

This holiday classic is always a favorite of young people, and Mike Lewis' swinging jazz chart is ideal for the younger band. Mike has come up with some clever ideas for this one, yet this chart will...

From the very first album by the group Chicago, 'Chicago Transit Authority, ' this easy-going shuffle tune still sounds great. Includes solos for Trumpet and Tenor.

This new swing original from Mark Taylor has all the ingredients for a winning chart. Featuring a bluesy sax riff, effective ensemble sections, and a flexible solo section, this is an excellent festiv...

John Berry's medium swing arrangement of this standard from the '40s flows nice and will make your young group sound great. In the beginning, it's mostly tutti ensemble, then the saxes are featured on...

This hot swing tune from the legendary Louis Prima is featured on the jitterbuggin' GAP commercial and is also on the new CD The Dirty Dozen by The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Swing is back and this tune...

Written in a medium slow Basie-style swing, this chart is an excellent feature for tutti ensemble playing. Including short solos for trumpet and trombone, this is a refreshing take on a timeless stand...

Whether you fry your fish on Friday night or Saturday night you'll love the swingin' sounds of this Louis Jordan classic. This chart features a great medium tempo swing groove and tight ensemble punch...

No one could pen a melody like Gershwin and this lesser known song is still a gem. The trombones take the lead the first time around followed by the trumpets and later the saxes. This medium swing cha...