Young Jazz Series

Based on the traditional 'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,' this samba treatment cooks. After a short chorale intro, the samba rhythm kicks in either cut time or bright-four groove. Written-out solos are...

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...

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...

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...

A swingin' version of this great standard in the Basie style. This chart features plenty of excellent sax solis, written-out solos for trumpet 2 and alto 1, a superb shout chorus, and the lead trumpet...

This chart offers your drummer a chance to play with sticks and brushes. At an easy 132 BPM tempo, there is plenty of ensemble, written-out solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, and trumpet 1 rang...

This swing chart has it all! Features include a clever melody line, excellent development, a stop-time section trading saxes and brass, a big shout chorus, solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2. Lead trumpet...

This fresh treatment of a classic will satisfy! This chart has a medium tempo around 132 BPM with clever interplay between sections. Features include written-out solos for alto 1 and trombone 2, a swi...

This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can be anywhere between 132-150 BPM and there is a written-out trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin' ensemble, a great sax section soli plus optional part...

This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can be anywhere between 132-150 BPM and there is a written-out trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin' ensemble, a great sax section soli plus optional part...

You may have heard Basie's band play this great swinger, but this version is very accessible for young players at around 166 BPM. Features include a written-out alto solo, a great sax soli, and well-n...

A jazz standard scored to swing at around 185 BPM, this clever chart delivers from beginning to end. Interludes, great development, and a variety of nuances sustain interest throughout the arrangement...

Swinging at around 144 BPM, this jazz standard has superb suggested (written) solos for tenor and trumpet, accessible brass ranges, nice solis, and interludes. Just what you need for your concert! (4:...

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...

A beautiful and sensitive treatment of this superb holiday classic. This medium jazz waltz begins with an alto 1 melody. Then it shifts to the ensemble, followed by a written-out or ad lib tenor solo....