Intermediate Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble and Big Band

This laidback cha-cha will cool off any program with its smooth groove and infectious melody. A written solo for first tenor is provided, but in his score notes Mike gives directors the option of exte...

Commissioned by the Lawrence University 2010 Jazz Weekend (Appleton, WI), this work features a straight 8th-note groove which creates a unique setting for creative solo work and exciting ensemble play...

Inspired by the music of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays, this relaxed bossa casts piano in the primary solo role, with tenor sax taking a solo chorus midway through. Though the chart is relatively quiet, r...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association, this Basie-style swing chart is based on the chord changes to the jazz standard Sunday. Rich voicings and solid swing fi...

Emulating the music of Bob Brookmeyer, Maria Schneider and Gil Evans, this creative original opens with a haunting melody played by solo flugelhorn before the burning swing groove kicks in. Solo choru...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2012 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this is Chris Madsen's first chart for Doug Doug Beach Music. A great chang...

As recorded in 1971 by Buddy Rich on the album A Different Drummer (RCA Victor), this irresistible jazz waltz is a huge treat for bari sax soloists who seldom get the chance to step into the spotlight...

As recorded in 1972 by Buddy Rich on the album Stick It (RCA), this delightful jazz waltz gives solo work to tenor (or soprano) sax and trombone. Use of optional flutes by saxes and harmon-muted trump...

Written for and dedicated to the great Doc Severinsen, this trumpet feature in a variety of styles -- expressive, swing, jazz waltz, samba -- provides two solo parts -- one as played by Doc, and anoth...

Commissioned by the Mansfield University Jazz Ensemble and recorded by the University of North Texas 1:00 Lab Band, this bright swing original will sound best when played with a light touch and good b...

One of 7 charts featured on the 1981 album Ashley Alexander Plays Frank Mantooth, solo space in this uptempo shuffle goes to guitar and piano. Short sax and brass trades throughout culminate in a loud...

Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their Grammy-nominated album Farewell To Mingus, highlights include solos for bari (or tenor) sax and trombone, brass plungers, and an optiona...

Bring back the Maynard Ferguson sound with this fast jazz/rock Pendowski original. Mike has provided an optional additional trumpet part to feature a guest soloist or to use with your own resident scr...

Trombone Trio (solo pieces)

This chart is full of ensemble energy all the way through. Plenty of excitement with kickin' backgrounds, drum solo and a strong ending your students will love. Solo sections are over two chord change...

This chart provides a ton of interest from the opening 'hymn' to the full blown ensemble with drum solos mixed throughout. The dramatic sound of the ensemble acapella-style adds unique contrast which...

Start with some lush ninth chords, add a smooth Latin beat with a bone solo, some optional Latin percussion, and a beautiful lyrical melody. These are all strong characteristics of this very playable...

Inspired by the great James Brown and groups like Tower of Power, this stellar chart also uses an undeniably New Orleans-style melody. There are plenty of opportunities to show off your drummer, inclu...

This original shuffle is solidly scored with a Benny Golson/Quincy Jones flavor. The saxes are featured on the head with the solo in the first tenor part. The bridge features a two sax/two trumpet ens...