Advanced Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble

A quite different (unusual) and interesting structure on this tune. The first 'A' section is 26 bars long (2 x's 13!), consisting of mostly melodic figures for the first 7 bars and '2' for 5 bars and...

Slow tempo in the beginning. Tempo changes to cut time. Features alto sax solo. Trumpets double on flugel. Scored for 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, alto, 2 tenors, and rhythm. No score. As recorded by the...

Performed by the late Don Ellis, chart features alto, trumpet and piano. Strong motivic melody is contrasted with tone clusters sustained over the octave 6/8 afro/Latin rhythm. Doubles. Recorded by Da...

Up-tempo straight ahead jazz chart utilizing modal A sections with changes for the bridge. Commissioned as the sight-reading chart for the Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival. Solos for trumpet or...

Comp by Horace Silver, arr by Dave. Horace Silver's beautiful ballad evokes a feeling of longing and contemplation. This lush arrangement features trombone with a guitar solo also included. Scored for...

Written as a solo vehicle for trumpet sensation Bobby Shew. An up tempo street samba with some rock sections. A lyrical Flugelhorn melody and solo section is followed by a soaring lead trumpet line al...

This Cedar Walton classic is set in tight horn voicings over a backbeat pedal for the rhythm section. A tough ensemble section will challenge advanced level bands, but can be cut without compromising...

This is a concerto for bass trombone and jazz band. The bass trombone part incorporates fast moving lines with a complete use of the range and will challenge any good bass trombonist. The solo bass tr...

An up tempo contemporary piece with fast moving contrapuntal lines for each section which merge into shout sections. Solos for alto and trumpet. Musical influences: The big band writing of Thad Jones,...

A poetic tribute to retiring Mayor Susan Hammer. The vocal part can be performed as an instrumental with flugelhorn substitute. The tune has some lyrics but the voice part also functions like instrume...

A medium tempo shuffle with solos for piano, tenor, and trumpet. Builds to a sustained climax. Contemporary lines with lots of historical ?ériff' like material as well. An favorite for audiences and m...

This is a medium-up tempo chart in G minor with lost so contrapuntal ideas for each section of the band. Gradually builds to a boiling climax. After a sax soli there are solos for alto, trumpet, tromb...

Great chart as recorded by Louie Bellson. No score.

Speedy 12 bar blues. Exciting sax solo + full brass soli without rhythm.

Funk shuffle featuring alto sax, ala David Sanborn. Relaxed groove

Haunting ballad for solo trombone. Composed for Bill Watrous. Some sax dbls.

Relaxed samba features trombone or piano. Lovely melody and changes. Fun and challenging sax soli. Lots of solo spaces.

Half-time shuffle (1/2 note = 96). Oddly-constructed phrase lengths (7+6+4) is fun for both the listener and the player. Solo space for any sax followed by any brass followed by guitar, piano or bass....

Toes will be tapping when playing this jazz/rock tune. The chart moves along with a happy feel that's fun to play and definitely one that will leave your audience singin.

A nice relaxed rock style with close-voiced ensemble in the introduction and clusters at the end. You have the option of 'opening up' this arrangement for additional solos.

The unique blend between girl's voice (optional) and flute will introduce another color that will set your band apart from the others.

Another chart recorded by Doc Severinsen based on themes of Bela Bartok. This clever adaptation will make your band a FESTIVAL WINNER.