Michael Sweeney Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music

Here is an easy-to-use set of warm-ups and style studies designed for beginning bands. Each of the 8 short exercises focuses on a specific concept or scale. No complicated instructions or diagrams to...

Josef Zawinul and the jazz fusion group Weather Report broke new ground with this innovative composition. This easy version maintains the drive and power of the original and will sound great with matu...

Let's get funky! Bring pure energy and infectious grooves to the stage with the global mega-hit "Uptown Funk"! In this first-rate big band arrangement by Michael Sweeney, published by Hal Leonard, the...

A medium Latin rock groove is featured in this familiar tune originally recorded by Sade. The solo section features easy changes (2 chords) and sample written solos for every instrument. Also included...

Without losing the essence of this Dizzy Gillespie masterpiece, Mike has crafted a marvelous chart for young players using safe ranges and moderate rhythms. You'll still find the trademark alternating...

Bring pure energy and infectious fun to the stage with the unmistakable Latin rock classic "Tequila"! Everybody knows this iconic hit, and your big band will absolutely love playing it. Published by H...

Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic. Using interesting textures and alternating between a Latin groove and swing, this is a very effective production number with limited technical dema...

Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. s...

Bring a touch of elegant warmth to the festive season! Irving Berlin's timeless holiday classic "White Christmas" shines in a charming "Light Bossa" setting, published by Hal Leonard. This tasteful bi...

From the master of soul comes this catchy blues tune from the movie Ray. A distinctive feature is the alternating style between rhumba and straight ahead swing, and Michael's skillful arrangement make...

Here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. Perfect for quickly building a library of great sounding charts. Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, pia...

Bring pure suspense and iconic Hollywood energy to the stage! The legendary 'Mission Impossible Theme' is undeniably one of the most recognizable film scores of all time. This exciting arrangement fro...

Bring timeless jazz magic to the stage: George Gershwin's immortal classic "Summertime" from the legendary opera Porgy & Bess shines in a distinctive and captivating swing arrangement by Michael Sween...

Bring pure groove to the stage with the timeless jazz-funk classic "Chameleon"! In this electrifying arrangement set at a moderate funk tempo, the world-famous masterpiece unleashes its full energy, t...

Bring the timeless classic of the rock 'n' roll era straight to your stage! With "Rock Around The Clock", Bill Haley & His Comets conquered the top of the charts back in 1955 – and its infectious ener...

Bring pure cult energy and maximum playing fun to the stage! "Louie Louie" is the ultimate classic that every band simply wants to play. With this infectious arrangement from renowned publisher Hal Le...

Bring pure playing joy and an infectious groove to the stage! With "Comin' Home Baby," masterfully arranged in a cool medium funk style, Hal Leonard presents the ideal chart for big bands. This soulfu...

Dive into the golden age of jazz with the timeless classic "Stompin' At The Savoy"! This legendary swing anthem radiates pure joy and captures the electrifying atmosphere of Harlem's famous Savoy Ball...

Mike was able to create an easy version of this classic from the swing era without sacrificing the sound and style of the original. The trumpet section is the primary featured section, however the sax...

With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brass get a choru...

One of the classic examples of the Afro-Cuban style in jazz, Manteca endures as a true standard. Available here in a version playable by young bands, Michael Sweeney carefully simplifies the complexit...

Here is a good example of creative arranging using very limited technical demands. Michael has taken this familiar standard and converted it into a smooth-sounding Latin chart. A trumpet/alto duet sta...

All The Things You Are is undoubtedly one of the greatest timeless masterpieces in jazz history and one of Jerome Kern's finest creations. This stylish big band arrangement, published by Hal Leonard,...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of jazz with the timeless classic "Caravan"! This masterful arrangement seamlessly blends pulsing Latin rhythms with driving swing, unleashing an incomparable...

Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for beginning players, Michael brings us this Bobby Timmons favorite in a very playable version. The style is medium slow swing, and the saxes present the...