Michael Sweeney Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music

In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic enough that it still really swings! A great introducti...

In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic enough that it still really swings! A great introducti...

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...

Introduce the music of the Duke to your beginning groups with this great sounding easy version. The rhythms have been simplified but the style is authentic.

This enduring standard by Hoagy Carmichael continues to sound fresh year after year. The notable recording by Ray Charles with it's lush harmonies and bluesy ballad style is hinted at in this easy set...

This original swing tune features a medium tempo with a bluesy feel and a touch of gospel. The opening is set over a stop-time background feel, and throughout the composition the rhythms are kept very...

The hippest new swing tune of the year from the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. This exciting chart for young players features the signature horn riffs and drum breaks. Online Audio available at www.halleonar...

Here's THE big tune from jump swing giants, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Michael has found a way to make it work for the Discovery Series, and now your band can catch the swing fever with this hot chart.

Capturing the jump swing excitement for beginning bands, Mike's new original is flashy yet very playable. Featuring catchy sax riffs and hot brass punches, this up-tempo swinger is sure to light a fir...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Here is a very easy version of Woody Herman's trademark tune. Mike's solid-sounding arrangement features plenty of tutti rhythms along with melody for saxes and answering st...

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Here is a very easy version of Woody Herman's trademark tune. Mike's solid-sounding arrangement features plenty of tutti rhythms along with melody for saxes and answering st...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

Here is a very playable arrangement of this quintessential cool jazz swing tune that will work great with young players. Carefully scored to sound full with incomplete instrumentation this arrangement...

Featuring a medium swing feel on a familiar standard, this effectively written chart for young players includes nicely paced variety between the brass and saxes. A flexible solo section leaves room fo...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

From the opening finger snaps, bass groove, sultry sax line, and brass punches, your band is in for a treat with this one. A silky smooth middle section provides contrast before returning to the minor...

In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic enough that it still really swings! A great introducti...

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...