Swing Sheet Music

Inspired by John Coltrane's Giant Steps, this slow swing ballad features a simple melody over a fairly complex chord structure (voiced for rhythm section if not playing changes). Evoking images of dar...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

This sophisticated and enduring jazz standard was composed by Earl Zindars, and most notably recorded by pianist Bill Evans. Mike Tomaro's well-crafted chart for big band retains the medium swing styl...

Arranged in a comfortable medium swing style and featuring easy rhythms and ranges, this popular standard fits nicely in the easy level of the Little Big Band Series. Nice scoring for the entire ensem...

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to liven up a concert and feature your vocal soloist. The style is medium swing and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

Here's a great tune from the creative mind of Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1962 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Arranged in a medium swing style, Mark's chart features a nice variety of textures...

Arranged for the new easier level of the Little Big Band Series, this familiar standard is set in a slow and sultry swing style with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. A great choice fo...

Made famous by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding, yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. Including feature spots for every section and optional solos for trumpet...

Over the years this classic standard from the '30s has been recorded by countless jazz artists and big bands. Here in the hands of Michael Sweeney is a medium swing chart designed for young players th...

One of Irving Berlin's most performed melodies, Blue Skies is arranged here in a medium swing style to sound great with inexperienced players.

Great medium swing classic from the Ellington catalog of standards. What a perfect addition to any combo library.

Originally composed in 1939, this popular standard features the amazingly tuneful melody and lush chords. Perfectly suited to the little big band format, this ballad is a perfect change of pace.

Originally recorded by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers in 1960, this Wayne Shorter classic was written in honor of Lester Young and swings hard from beginning to end. Mark Taylor's exciting chart ope...

Beautifully scored with plenty of tutti rhythms and a comfortable moderate tempo, here is a perfect chart for getting your ensemble to swing! The melody is passed from section to section, and there is...

This standard tune from 1945 has consistently remained a favorite with jazz musicians. Featuring a timeless melody, beautifully scored background parts, and a medium swing style, this standout chart f...

Designed as a flashy showpiece that features every section of the band, this uptempo burner is the perfect opener! After the attention-grabbing intro, the rhythm section starts things off then passes...

Commissioned by the Houston Jazz Orchestra, here's a hard-driving shuffle tune that will make your mature ensemble sound great. The rhythm section sets the table for the saxes on the melody and answer...

One of the all-time classics recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, here's a great-sounding chart scored in the 6-horn format. Staying true to the sound of the original, Mark's arrangement is easy to...

This one BURNS! With clever shifts from swing to samba, trombone section features, hard swinging figures, a hip sax soli, and huge ensemble shouts, this one is the perfect showcase for your top level...

Originally composed for the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and recorded by many great artists including Connie Francis and Chér, this swinging arrangement for vocals and jazz band seamlessl...

The classic John Coltrane standard is arranged marvelously for small jazz ensembles ( 1 Alto,1 Tenor, Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and rhythm section). Lead trumpet plays an Ab. Written solo for Tenor...

The jazz world mourns the loss of British pianist and composer George Shearing, who passed away in 2011. Here is his most famous composition in a carefully crafted arrangement for young bands. Every s...