Easy Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble

Based on Beethovens 'Ode to Joy,' arranger Victor López begins with a hymn-style chorale then switches to a rock feel for the development. This chart has a nice rock groove, interesting harmony, no in...

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)

Perhaps the most famous time chart of all time, Take Five is in 5/4 but the rhythmic pattern is clear and consistent throughout. You'll find this arrangement very accessible with easy alto sax and dru...

An exciting samba groove composed and arranged by Victor López. This chart is packed with montuno patterns for all sections, a very catch melody and trumpet 1 range is up to G on top of the staff. An...

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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...

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...

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Just what you need for the holiday events, this swingin' chart on a holiday favorite is tasteful and easy to assemble. The melody is stated by 1st tenor sax and 1st trumpet, with written solos for tho...

This great tune by legendary saxophonist Lester Young is a simple and familiar melody that lends itself to many well known jazz quotes and licks. A tenor sax solo is written out and the lead trumpet r...

This great tune by legendary saxophonist Lester Young is a simple and familiar melody that lends itself to many well known jazz quotes and licks. A tenor sax solo is written out and the lead trumpet r...

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This great tune by legendary saxophonist Lester Young is a simple and familiar melody that lends itself to many well known jazz quotes and licks. A tenor sax solo is written out and the lead trumpet r...

A contemporary treatment of this traditional jazz tune, arranger and band director Mike Kamuf combines multiple generations in one chart. With a shuffle groove, the opening melody is stated by alto, t...

A contemporary treatment of this traditional jazz tune, arranger and band director Mike Kamuf combines multiple generations in one chart. With a shuffle groove, the opening melody is stated by alto, t...

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This hot jazz-rock arrangement of the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band original features a driving bass line and solo sections for alto sax, tenor sax, and drums. A playable yet high-energy chart, the arr...

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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...

Sambeando is a level 2 Young Jazz Ensemble series piece designed for developing jazz groups. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. The piece is playable with reduced...

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You better watch out---this fine swing chart on the classic holiday favorite is easy to put together, swings, has a written trumpet solo, a sax soli, a nice shout chorus, and a modulation. Lead trumpe...

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This medium swing chart from a very creative writer approaches the blues with a 24-bar blues form that really makes it easy to hear and feel the blues chord progression. Features include written solos...