Young Jazz Series

If you are looking for easy yet hip, this is it. A funky Tower of Power hit, this chart is accessible at 166 BPM with no solos and trumpet 1 range is to F top line. Fun to play. (2:35)

It's funky and accessible - it's a Gordon Goodwin tune arranged for young band. The tempo is around 180 BPM with written-out solos available for any saxophone. The lead trumpet range is to written G o...

Oh yeah, it's time for another 'chicken' flavored chart! This one is definitely funky and more accessible than previous 'chicken' charts. Lead trumpet range is only to written G on top of the staff, a...

The Sam and Dave/Blues Brothers R & B standard is perfect for jazz ensemble! Big brass sounds and saxophone hits accent this great chart from Roy Phillippe. (duration 2:20)

Wade in the Water is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1...

A jazz calypso at around 168 BPM, 'Fungii Mama' will grab you immediately. It is a fun chart with a catchy melody that includes a written-out tenor solo and trumpet 1 range only to written E top space...

Based on a generic cell phone sound, this clever calypso chart sounds great around 150 BPM. Trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff, and a suggested written-out solo is provided for alto 1...

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...

A medium-up swing played around 140 BPM, the melody is initially stated by saxes with a stop-time feel, building into optional suggested solos for trumpet 2, alto 1, tenor 1, and trombone 1 followed b...

Burritos to Go is an original Latin rock played at a medium tempo and includes written-out solos for alto sax and/or baritone sax. The lead trumpet plays to a written G above the staff. This chart is...

Something different - a clever samba based on this novelty song, you'll love it! After the medium rubato intro, the medium tempo samba kicks in with altos and trumpets then the melody is bounced aroun...

A very catchy bossa chart at around 152 BPM. Written tenor 1 and trumpet 1 solos, with trumpet 1 range to written F-sharp top line, plus a nice sax soli. A superb chart on a great tune - simple as tha...

Yes, the title is 'The Flying Monkeys.' The groove is solid at 156 BPM: a Latin groove with optional percussion and vibes, two solo sections with written solos provided for any instrument, a big modul...

A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manha de Carnaval)' arranged by Terry White is a bossa nova groove - but not just any bossa - this one stands above the rest. Superb harmonies, nice voicings, a nice sax s...

Großartige Samba von Antonio Jobim mit kurzem Swing-Teil, ausgeschriebenem Solo für Tenorsaxophon, Klavierüberleitungen mit Montunas-Figuren und angenehmen Tonumfängen der Blechbläser. Ein hervorragen...

A swinger to feature what else. . . the drumset! Composed by drum legend Gene Krupa and arranged by drummer/educator Rich DeRosa, this is an outstanding chart with plenty of energy!

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...

A Gordon Goodwin chart for the young player! Arranger Ralph Ford has scored this Goodwin swing shuffle to make it accessible for the younger band. Challenges include the shuffle groove and accurate ar...

A feature for the sax section, Stro's Place is a medium swinger with written-out solos for tenor and/or trumpet. A nice stop-time ensemble, so everyone gets to shine. An effective chart composed and a...

Arranged by Lisa DeSpain as a tasty swing chart featuring a piano solo and a 1st trumpet solo. A few drum fills and the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Lisa is a superb arrange...

A medium swing arrangement for the 'bone section, this chart begins with unison trombones, then 'bones in harmony followed by exchanges with the other sections to include a stop-time section. It's eas...

Paul Baker composed and arranged this medium swing chart as a tribute to the great Sammy Nestico. It has a written solo for 2nd trumpet (cued for 1st), a sax section soli, a piano solo, a brief shout...

Lisa DeSpain steps a little outside the box with this very clever and original treatment of this well-known jazz standard. This chart will mesmerize you yet swing all the way, with written tenor sax a...

This chart is about swinging! It has a Basie swing feel at around 138 BPM, with a more contemporary harmonic flavor. Features sax section solis, written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2 and a big shout...

Jazz trumpet legend Clifford Brown composed it and arranger Carl Strommen adapted this bebop classic into an excellent swing chart. The opening melody is stated by tenor and trumpet, followed by writt...