Sheet Music Downloads by George Shutack

Using a familiar melody as a starting point, the Chili Pepper returns in this exciting samba original for medium level groups. Rhythmically exciting and harmonically interesting, your band will love t...

Written at the medium-easy level, this latest installment in the well-know "Chili Pepper" series promises to be the most popular ever. A driving Latin groove, sax soli, plenty of full ensemble writing...

The rubato introduction is the calm before the storm before this chart breaks into a burning samba groove. Crisp ensemble work keeps the excitement level high throughout, and written or ad lib solos f...

From the opening notes to the final chord, this Latin scorcher bristles with excitement. The combination of a strong melody, samba groove, and plenty of full ensemble work make it an ideal program ope...

A solid rhythmic fanfare sets the mood for this burning samba. As the title suggests, the rhythmic pattern throughout mirrors the Morse code distress signal of 3 shorts, 3 longs and 3 shorts. An infec...

Here is the perfect chart to feature Alto Sax and Trumpet on the melodic line. Beautiful scoring and a solid melody make this lazy 12/8 swing chart a great choice for developing bands. The minor harmo...

Looking for a chart that will provide your developing jazz ensemble with the chance to move past the usual swing or latin chart? Circus Song from the pen of George Shutack will provide that vehicle. W...

George Shutack is a name that has long been associated with excellence in music for young jazz ensembles. His new chart "Second Chance" is a winning choice for any program. Straight ahead swing figure...

Who doesn't love fresh cut fries? And who doesn't love an easy to play blues chart with an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn?...

Learning music in the style of the great Count Basie Band is an essential experience for any jazz musician. This swing original features many of the components that we so often hear in the Count's mus...

Teaching opportunities abound in this straight-ahead swing chart at the very easy level. Solid swing figures, blues based changes and plenty of full ensemble work all combine to create a piece that ev...

Featuring any melodic instrument in the solo role, this very easy swing chart that pairs an infectious melody with gospel-flavored harmonies will be the highlight of any concert program. Scored for 5...

Any member of your group can be featured in this medium swing chart from Doug Beach and George Shutack; solo parts with written lines and chord changes are provided for any instrument. The title is in...

Since its inception, the Jazz Foundations Series has provided great music that can be played with virtually any combination of 4 horns and rhythm up to a full big band. Featuring great ensemble work a...

It is essential that beginning jazz players gain an understanding of the swing idiom. This very easy original provides rich opportunities for teaching fundamental swing figures and also includes a spo...

This very easy swing original serves as the perfect introduction for developing jazz players to the all-important blues form since the melody features just five notes! Using those same notes as the ba...

In this swinging celebration of the great call-and-response tradition, the featured soloist (any instrument) makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this very easy...

This very easy level, straight-ahead swing chart will provide young musicians the experience of playing a composition built around modal music. Basic swing figures further enhance the teaching opportu...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandabl...

Feature any instrument in your group on this swinging chart. The soloist is surrounded by full ensemble work, and an open solo section provides space to stretch out (written or ad lib). Scored for 4 h...

A riff-style melody reminiscent of early Basie tunes, blues-based changes, and an open solo section are the winning ingredients in this very easy swing chart. Written or ad lib solos for all are inclu...

Many of the famous Count Basie charts were built on riffs, or short melodic ideas that were repeated several times over the blues progression. This swing original at the very easy level is the perfect...

Many of Count Basie's greatest charts started with him playing the melody with his rhythm section and this accessible chart provides your pianist with that experience. This great blues chart also incl...

Here's an easy, straight-ahead swing chart that has it all - an abundance of basic figures, a clever melody, written or ad lib open solo section and plenty of full ensemble work. Playable by 12-17 pla...

This tribute to Thelonious Monk captures the spirit and sounds of his iconic jazz music. Blues-based changes, sax and brass solis, and an open solo section (written solos provided) are highlights. Sco...