Intermediate Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble and Big Band

Moonlight Serenade

Set in a laidback swing groove, this chart features a sax chorus, some driving ensemble sections, and solos for trombone, tenor sax, trumpet and piano (suggested solos provided for all). Sammy says th...

From the 'Basie-Straight Ahead' recording of 1968 featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones, Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal and Freddie Green, highlights here include a recurring alto/trumpet...

As recorded by Count Basie & His Orchestra for their Basie Straight Ahead album of 1968, this classic blues features a moderate tempo, piano and tenor solos, solid sax and brass solis, and a series of...

For the first time ever, here is an authentic version. In the Mood? Surely everyone has this in their library we hear you cry. This tune is one of the most requested songs for bands to play, yet the s...

American Patrol? - but everybody's got that in their library. Well, yes and no. There are many bands using a 'stock' dance band arrangement originally written for 5 saxes and 5 brass, and possibly the...

Originally made famous by Sammy Davis Jr.& featured by Robbie on the 'Live at Knebworth' & 'Swing when you're winning' albums. This is probably Robbie's best known swing number. Key F as recorded.

The touching and beautiful ballad from A Charlie Brown Christmas makes a wonderful addition to your holiday concert featuring a vocal soloist.

The Andrews Sisters produced a huge number of hits, and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy is one of their finest. Alan Glasscock has scored a cracking version here, and has notated the Vocal Trio parts with exc...

Here's a playable yet very effective arrangement of this signature Mingus composition. The familiar bari sax riff is handled by three saxes, and there is also a substantial soli for the entire sax sec...

Here's an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker's best-known tunes. John Wasson's powerful chart features an interplay between the sax and brass sections, along with solos...

Aside from Take Five, this is the most famous 5/4 piece ever written. Roger's solid chart captures the excitement and drive of the original and includes a solo for alto sax.

This new hit from Phil Collins was written for the latest animated feature from Walt Disney, Tarzan. Sure to be a hit with all the ages, this memorable tune makes a beautiful ballad setting for jazz e...

Recorded by Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith fame) for the movie The Polar Express, here is a lively jump swing tune that is clearly over the top! The tempo is frantic, and the brass licks are blistering. S...

One of the most recognized TV themes of all time is hot again thanks to the new hit version of the original series. Paul's authentic-sounding arrangement races through a variety of key centers and giv...

Made famous by the Blues Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure to become an instant favorite with your band. Roger's arrangement features a driving shuffle groove and solid scoring for the...

Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this became a #1 hit on the charts, and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young...

From Disney's animated hit movie Frozen and sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining song features a light 'soft shoe' style that adapts quite naturally for jazz ensemble. With skillful trading of...

Recorded in the '60s by artists such as Wilson Pickett and The Rolling Stones, this gospel-flavored hit was then famously featured in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Paul Murtha's rockin' arrangemen...

From The Jungle Book, this timeless classic appeared in the original movie as well as the latest blockbuster hit. With a 2-beat swing style and well-known melody, this one is impossible not to like. T...

Here's the popular hit from Disney's 'Encanto' skillfully adapted for young jazz ensemble. This great-sounding chart features a moderate Latin groove and short solos (written or ad lib.) for tenor sax...

Jazz ensemble is the perfect place to highlight the energy of the #1 hit song from the smash Netflix movie. The rhythm section holds down the infectious techno pop groove and expert scoring gives all...

This is indeed one of the all-time biggest hits in pop music! Here's a wonderful arrangement featuring a vocalist. It starts with the verse, not heard that often, but such a lovely section. Then on to...