Intermediate Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble and Big Band

The music of rock group Queen is always fun to play, and particularly this hit featuring solo alto sax in the slow opening, then the full band rockin' out in the fast section. There's a brief solo for...

Wow! This chart is totally smokin?. A terrific tune set in a funky-rock groove set around 132-144 BPM, a straight-eighth feel and very hip opening intro lick. Solos are available (written out) for alt...

“It don’t matter if you’re black or white!” Bring pure pop-rock energy and a timeless message of tolerance and equality to the stage with Michael Jackson’s iconic mega-hit. This electrifying arrangeme...

Holiday music was never meant to be boring! Bring fiery Latin rhythms and pure joy to your next seasonal concert with this sensational big band arrangement of the world-famous classic "Feliz Navidad."...

This recent Grammy Award-winning hit from the group Coldplay is sure to be recognized by students and audiences alike. Roger's solid chart gives every section a chance at the melody, as well as solos...

Still one of the funkiest tunes ever written, here is Earth, Wind & Fire's September in a version for younger bands. Paul Murtha expertly captures the infectious groove of the original. You simply can...

As recorded by the USAF Airmen of Note and arranged by Alan Baylock in the style of 'Li'l Darlin',' this slow swing is the ideal chart for the holidays. It features no improvised solo, but has a writt...

Bring one of the most beautiful and iconic power ballads in pop history straight to your big band repertoire with "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"! This unforgettable global hit by the legendary band Chicago c...

Check out this great arrangement of the Johnny Marks' holiday classic. Chris Sharp has styled this chart nicely, moving between rock and swing styles. Extensive rhythm part writing makes this piece ve...

Add a touch of heartfelt emotion to your next performance with the global hit "Don't Know Why," masterfully arranged for big band in an accessible easy jazz-rock style. This timeless classic captivate...

The beautiful Gershwin ballad shines in this strong Dave Wolpe arrangement for jazz ensemble with solo vocalist. We were surprised that Dave had not scored this tune before, but it was worth the wait....

Written in a medium-tempo funk style, this hit recorded by Bruno Mars continues his trend of catchy tunes with an old school R&B sound. Beautifully adapted by Paul Murtha in this version for young jaz...

A very exciting chart to feature your vocalist on this popular standard with some great ensemble work for the band. It is arranged superbly as a bright rhumba in the key of B-flat, modulating to C wit...

Although everyone plays it, Jingle Bells was never as hip as in this jumpin' and jivin' swing version from Rick Stitzel. Not just your run-of-the-mill token holiday offering, you won't find anyone in...

Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and covered countless times since then, this familiar tune features a funky, upbeat pop style and memorable horn riffs. Scored for vocal soloist with band, this is t...

Check this this clever arrangement of the holiday gem 'Little Drummer Boy.' It's a drumset feature at around 172 BPM in the style of Neal Hefti's 'Cute' with a written trumpet 2 solo. The lead trumpet...

In 1953, Kenton recorded an album titled Sketches on Standards. It was a great recording containing the arrangements of Russo and Kenton. The piece has a wonderful trombone solo in it (as originally r...

Recorded by Buddy Rich on the album Stick It, this driving original with attitude assigns the primary solos to tenor and alto sax, with the drummer contributing several well-placed fills throughout. L...

Hold on to your hat! This wild, hard-rock chart is unbelievable in it's energy, meter changes, strong rhythmic motifs and more. The opening is strong, with the whole band roaring and then settling int...

Patty Darling takes us on a Latin Rock pilgrimage in 3/4 time with the occasional 4/4 and 5/4 meters in this exciting new composition that was commissioned by Lawrence University for the Fred Sturm Ja...

As written for and performed by the Buddy Rich Big Band, here is the long-missing chart that Holman wrote to feature Buddy on Drums and Pat LaBarbera on Tenor Sax. What a great chart! It is set in a q...

This is one of the most original big band rock/fusion charts ever written. The Buddy Rich Big Band recorded this as a Closer on the CD Buddy and Soul. Tenor solo and lots of exciting counterpoint. Red...

Mulligan contributed only a few charts to the Kenton Library, and they are all classics. This one is no exception. Although originally arranged for Stan's dance book in the '50s, this is more than a d...

Here is a great jazz ensemble arrangement for your more experienced band. Leroy Anderson's clever holiday tune joined with Mike Lewis's creative treatment makes this a must-have in your library. Mike...