Young Jazz Series

It's true, it Tastes Like Chicken! A slow gospel-style introduction leads into an extra crispy groove that will have the band coming back again and again. The melody is catchy, the groove is funky, th...

It's true, it Tastes Like Chicken! A slow gospel-style introduction leads into an extra crispy groove that will have the band coming back again and again. The melody is catchy, the groove is funky, th...

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

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.

Here's a pop tune that your jazz ensemble will enjoy playing and that the audience will recognize and enjoy. A tempo of around 164 BPM, no solos, and a big ensemble sound with trumpet 1 range to writt...

You know it, you love it! At 136 BPM, this rock hit will please everyone. It doesn't include any individual solos - the ensemble bounces the melody from section to section with a nice groove. 'All Abo...

Wilson Pickett for your jazz ensemble? Absolutely! Victor López does it best by taking a classic rock song and adapting it for the young jazz ensemble player. What a solid groove tempo for the band---...

A gorgeous alto sax ballad at the medium easy level, 'Goodbye My Heart' will capture your heart and soul. A haunting lyrical melody, lush voicings and dynamic contrasts illustrate the sensitive writin...

A gorgeous alto sax ballad at the medium easy level, 'Goodbye My Heart' will capture your heart and soul. A haunting lyrical melody, lush voicings and dynamic contrasts illustrate the sensitive writin...

If I Could Fly Away is a lush ballad for solo tenor saxophone. Composer/arranger Mike Smukal weaves and contrasts minor and major harmonies and has created a superb chart for the younger player with l...

If I Could Fly Away is a lush ballad for solo tenor saxophone. Composer/arranger Mike Smukal weaves and contrasts minor and major harmonies and has created a superb chart for the younger player with l...

A trumpet ballad feature with a double-time section with everything written out, easy ranges, some nice substitute chords and lush harmonies, and it's easy to put together. (3:49)

A trumpet ballad feature with a double-time section with everything written out, easy ranges, some nice substitute chords and lush harmonies, and it's easy to put together. (3:49)

A trumpet ballad feature with a double-time section with everything written out, easy ranges, some nice substitute chords and lush harmonies, and it's easy to put together. (3:49)

This timeless jazz tune, recorded by countless jazz artists, is scored for the younger band by arranger Mike Smukal. Mike adds the lush harmony you expect and then moves into a double-time section, re...

This timeless jazz tune, recorded by countless jazz artists, is scored for the younger band by arranger Mike Smukal. Mike adds the lush harmony you expect and then moves into a double-time section, re...

This timeless jazz tune, recorded by countless jazz artists, is scored for the younger band by arranger Mike Smukal. Mike adds the lush harmony you expect and then moves into a double-time section, re...

It's ballad time. This chart will provide your alto player with the perfect alto sax ballad. Everything is very playable for young players - the melody is beautiful and lyrical, harmonies are lush, rh...

It's ballad time. This chart will provide your alto player with the perfect alto sax ballad. Everything is very playable for young players - the melody is beautiful and lyrical, harmonies are lush, rh...

Oh yeah, a beautiful straight-eighth Ellington ballad. Played around 84 BPM with gorgeous voicings throughout, written-out solos for tenor and trombone, very easy brass ranges, all the usual optional...

Cole Porter is truly one of the great American songwriters, and his classic Night and Day has become a jazz standard. This David Pugh arrangement is very playable, and yet it captures all the jazz nua...

Jazz pianist Errol Garner wrote this classic ballad. Everyone will recognize this unforgettable melody as you show off your lead alto sax and first trumpet in the solo spotlight. Designed for younger...

A hit by vocal star Josh Groban, sung as a tribute to the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts, this uplifting melody is arranged by Mike Smukal for the young jazz ensemble. Featuring a tenor sax solo wi...

A hit by vocal star Josh Groban, sung as a tribute to the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts, this uplifting melody is arranged by Mike Smukal for the young jazz ensemble. Featuring a tenor sax solo wi...