Young Jazz Series

Das kraftvolle Thema aus dem Film 'Rocky' ist ein zeitloser Hit. Der Rock-Song ist hier von Victor Lopez für die junge Big Band arrangiert. Dieses Arrangement enthält ein ausgeschriebenes Solo für Ten...

A great title and great chart. A samba groove in cut time around 90 BPM, accessible for a solid grade 2 level. Written solos for trombone 1 and tenor sax 1, and trumpet 1 range goes to written A above...

Crazy title? It's from the movie of the same name and is a tongue-in-cheek swing chart adapted from a much more difficult chart by Gordon Goodwin for the Big Phat Band. Arranged for the younger player...

Give Mike Lewis the most famous 5/4 tune ever written and tell him to arrange it for young jazz ensemble, and you have an instant hit. Mike has created a great opportunity for developing young jazz mu...

Yep, this is the 'Sing, Sing, Sing' and it's only arranged for young players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo along with a written out tenor solo, brass ranges within guidelines, and lots of mea...

Jerome Richardson's 'Groove Merchant' arranged by Rich Sigler is a gospel rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at 132 BPM, with straight eighths, this chart is packed with goodies like written-out...

Rhythm Is Gonna Get You' arranged by Victor López, is hot and exciting Latin rock! This groove is loaded with tons of energy plus it has a cool melody hook, no solos, two auxiliary percussion parts, a...

Finally, there is a Herbie Hancock piece for the younger band! From Hancock's famous Headhunter recording, here is a great opportunity to play the biggest jazz-rock hit of all time. The melody is firs...

Here's a great choice for your holiday program. Have Yourself a Merry Christmas is a very playable and recognizable chart that will come together quickly for the younger band. Victor Lopez arranged th...

The best of the amazing Herbie Hancock! Arranger Mike Kamuf scores this hip, funky Herbie Hancock tune for the young player. This chart is ideal for this level with only three chords, a repetitive gro...

Oh yeah! This is the crowd pleaser and the band pleaser-a win-win. Fun, funky, hip, groovy-call it what you want, this chart is excellent in every way. If you have a decent bari player, he or she will...

A gem of a chart by Freddie Hubbard. This is a straight-eighths groove at 132 BPM with written solos for tenor and trumpet 2. The trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff and it has a cleve...

Das kraftvolle Thema aus dem Film 'Rocky' ist ein zeitloser Hit. Der Rock-Song ist hier von Victor Lopez für die junge Big Band arrangiert. Dieses Arrangement enthält ein ausgeschriebenes Solo für Ten...

Intrepid! This theme from Rocky III has a powerful groove that keeps on driving forward. No solos, easy brass ranges and a nice interlude that will keep everyone happy. The perfect fun chart for every...

The all-time classic Frank Sinatra signature tune really shines in this easy-to-perform arrangement by Roy Phillippe. All of the famous licks are presented in this chart but with considerations made f...

Here is a powerhouse rock classic that will motivate your students. Arranger Ralph Ford brings it all together with 'Vehicle,' featuring 1st trombone with a written-out solo and a brief cadenza. First...

Hey rock fans, here is a super-chestnut from the band Journey arranged for your young ensemble. From the opening line, this chart is magical to the band and the audience. It has no jazz solos, but if...

A beautiful holiday rock ballad played at around 98 BPM. The opening melody on this tender ballad is written featuring your 1st tenor sax player. Lead trumpet range is to written F on the top line. Op...

A holiday fav, arranged as Latin bossa with a swing intro. Played around 134 BPM, no solo just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. Lead trumpet range is up to written G on top of the s...

Gershwin swings! A well-written medium up-tempo swing chart arranged by Lisa DeSpain, Strike up the Band has written solos for tenor sax, trumpet and drums. Lead trumpet range is up to written A above...

This jazz standard is truly a classic. An easy-going swing tempo at 110 BPM, written-out solos for alto and trumpet, and lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. A fine chart for a youn...

Stompin' at the Savoy arranged by Mike Kamuf is a great jazz standard played around 156 BPM. This swinger is superbly arranged to feature five soloists; trombone 1, trumpet 2, tenor 1, alto 1, and dru...

Bring irresistible groove and pure musical energy to the stage with "Watermelon Man" – one of the timeless milestones in jazz history! Herbie Hancock's legendary masterpiece unfolds its full power in...

By Nat Adderley / arr. Mike Kamuf Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts Beginning with a brief chorale, the gospel-inspired groove kicks in at 104 BPM. Alto 1 and trumpet 2 state the melody, with sugg...

It's hot! A jazz-rock adaptation of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart for the young band. The driving bass and funky lines will engage the band, the audience, and you. With features like written so...