Young Jazz Ensemble Series

Recorded by Ray Charles in 1963, this funky classic has been covered by countless artists, but is probably best remembered from Ray's performance of it in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Arranged he...

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.

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...

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...

Mark has given this Jerome Kern favorite a soft Bossa treatment that serves as a solo feature for flugelhorn. The tempo is comfortably moderate and the scoring is exceptional.

This Latin favorite has received renewed attention thanks to a recording by Michael Bublé. Here is a version for younger players that gives all sections a chance to shine. Includes brief solos for tru...

Everyone knows the familiar version recorded in the late '50s by the Champs, but here is a unique arrangement for jazz ensemble in a salsa style that's sure to be a treat for players and listeners ali...

Here is a rare gem of a tune that will be recognized immediately by your audience and players alike. In a great swing chart for young bands by Roger Holmes, this catchy melody just makes you feel good...

The current swing band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, is producing some of the most exciting music today. This up-tempo swinger in a minor key has the aura of Sing, Sing, Sing complete with featured tom-tom s...

From the rock group Queen, here is their popular swing tune in a fast-paced chart for young jazz ensemble. Sure to be a fun one to rehearse and perform!

Sammy features the saxophones in this medium swing arrangement of the Cole Porter standard. Wonderful ensemble writing. No solos required.

Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has his own hit TV series, and this classic rock tune is used as the theme. Except in a strange twist of musical irony, the version used for the TV series is a big band...

Everyone's favorite man about the jungle has his own unmistakable theme that is surprisingly hip for such a primitive guy! This is a fun chart that really swings (from tree to tree).

Feature your drummer on brushes with this classy chart on a well-known standard. The ensemble plays mostly tutti rhythms with solo fills provided by the drums. A great concept on a wonderful tune. Als...

From the original TV series Spider-Man and featured on the soundtrack of the new blockbuster movie, Roger Holmes has crafted an exciting arrangement for jazz ensemble. Based on a minor blues progressi...

From the hit movie Moulin Rouge, this moving ballad provides a nice way to feature several sections of the ensemble in a well-paced arrangement. The tender opening with piano and flugels (opt. trumpet...

Riding an incredible wave of popularity, the Disney Channel's High School Musical is sweeping the nation with an entertaining brand of show tunes in a contemporary rock style. Here is one of the big p...

From the third High School Musical installment (released on the big screen!) here is an upbeat winner with plenty of drive and catchy horn riffs. This chart features a high-energy rock style throughou...

One of the signature television themes of our time, this instantly recognizable Mike Post composition adapts perfectly for jazz ensemble in this authentic sounding arrangement from John Berry. Include...

From the hit movie Moana this easy-going song adapts beautifully for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed around the band starting with the saxes, follow...

From the blockbuster animated film Sing, this driving rock tune was recorded by the legendary Stevie Wonder with current pop sensation Ariana Grande. Here is a funky version for jazz ensemble featurin...

In the movie The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin steals the show with her classic performance of this soulful rocker. In this hot chart for jazz band, trombones are featured in the beginning and later...

The hip and soulful tune from the hit Disney sequel is available here in this great arrangement for young ensembles.

From the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie, this well-known tune works great in a jazz setting. Written in a medium up-tempo swing style, Rick Stitzel uses skilled ensemble scoring plus a great groove t...

From the dynamic horn band Tower of Power, here is a playable chart on one of their biggest hits. In the style of a moderate rock ballad, this well-scored chart features all the signature horn lines a...