Adapted from the second movement of “The serious blues” saxophone quartet, this piece has a unique harmonic flavor which supports an intensely desc...
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Mark Taylor uses a mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble passages in this early composition from jazz master Wayne Shorter. Afte...
View full detailsSwinging at around 144 BPM, "Nostalgia in Times Square" arranged by Victor López, has superb suggested (written) solos for tenor and trumpet, acces...
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This standard has been arranged in a contemporary, funky groove played around 136 BPM going into a boogaloo occasionally. Lead trumpet range it to ...
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Welcome to the shadowy underworld of bluesy saxes and unexpected plot twists. Similar to Harlem Nocturne, Nick Brandon covers the waterfront keepin...
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Played around 160 BPM, this jazz standard , "New Rhumba," was originally recorded by Miles Davis and has now been arranged by Erik Morales. This su...
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Composed by jazz legend John Coltrane and arranged for young players by Terry White, expect this classic swing jazz tune to be a hit with everyone....
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Every band needs a good funk chart to add to its festival or concert repertoire and Mr. Funkyman! from Mark Taylor is sure to fit the bill. Using a...
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"Modern Pecknology" it's the chicken-themed funk chart! A clever title, and it's certainly a clever chart. This Kris Berg composition opens with th...
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Featuring an appealing modal feel throughout and plenty of sectional andensemble block voicings, this fast swing original assigns the written o r a...
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Bass 'bone players can count on one hand the good charts available for their instrument. Well, here is one of the best, arranged by Dave Wolpe. A m...
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Recorded by Count Basie on his Basie-Straight Ahead album, the "Moocho Fasto!" style marking at the start of this fast swing outing for proficient ...
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One of the finest ballads ever by a brilliant composer and gifted arranger. Played at around 88 BPM moving into a double-time bossa section leading...
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My late father-in-law, Alan, carved a small wooden item on his lathe and gave it to his daughter, my wife. I noticed it on the mantelpiece as I was...
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Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard has sadly passed on, but his wonderful music lives in this masterfully-arranged haunting melody with an alternating ...
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This chart will be enjoyed by the band, the audience, and you too! A funky jazz-rock groove played around 140 BPM with written solos provided for t...
View full detailsThis funky cha-cha with rock flavor features a simple melody, easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for one, some, or all winds. With the o...
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A jazz standard scored to swing at around 185 BPM, this clever chart delivers from beginning to end. Interludes, great development, and a variety o...
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Here's a joyous and happy Latin chart for any concert setting. The calypso groove is easy to play, the brass ranges are very accessible, the tempo ...
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When you hear it, you'll recognize this Count Basie composition! It has written solos for alto 1, trumpet 1, trombone 1, and a swingin' modulation ...
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Jazzin' the World is a superb holiday medley featuring "Joy to the World," "Silent Night," "Deck the Halls," and "Greensleeves." This chart can be ...
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This chart has a contemporary half-time funk feel played around half note=96 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat, a suggested written alto...
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You may think this chart is all swing but it begins as a Latin then alternates with a swing feel---very clever! The tempo is bright at around 190-2...
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Put together the brilliant composer Billy Strayhorn and superb arranger Alan Baylock, and you will have an outstanding musical experience. This is ...
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One of Tadd Dameron's most well-known compositions, "If You Could See Me Now" is an arrangement by Melba Liston that was done for Dizzy Gillespie's...
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The ideal holiday chart that will sound great and be easy to rehearse. Start with a holiday classic played around 92 BPM in a light rock groove, ad...
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You thought you'd never hear the well-known "I Love Lucy" theme in a big band chart? Check out this hip hop version arranged by Paul Baker right no...
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This definitive hit from the Motown era, with its unmistakable style and sound, has remained popular for nearly five decades. Recorded by a number ...
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Ray Charles made it famous, now you can play it with your young band. No individual solo, just ensemble all the way. Some unison sax solis with opt...
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If you want to play Gordon Goodwin charts but they are too challenging, check this one out! Composed and arranged by Gordon, himself, specifically ...
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This tune is an example of classic R&B funk from the influential '60s band Booker T. & the MG's. With its infectious style and riff-based m...
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Based on the chord changes for "They Can't Take That Away From Me", this chart is a straight ahead swinger that features every section in the ensem...
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This beautiful ballad from the 1940s is a study in flowing phrases and lush harmonies. Rick Stitzel's setting for young players focuses on the full...
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This iconic hit from the Eagles is one that has stood the test of time and remains as popular today as when it was first released in 1979. Similar ...
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Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this catchy tune often shows up in pop culture and on the airwaves in addition to the pop charts. This easy ense...
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Jerome Richardson's "Groove Merchant" arranged by Rich Sigler is a gospel rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at 132 BPM, with straight eighths...
View full details"Greensleeves" arranged by Victor López is an easy-to-play holiday jazz waltz with everything written out including a brief alto sax solo. The temp...
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Made famous by the Woody Herman Thundering Herd, here is a marvelous adaptation for younger players by Paul Murtha. Following the opening chorus fo...
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The unlikely treatment in a swing style sets this arrangement apart as Mark Taylor takes Elton John's familiar hit in a completely new direction. T...
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Freddie Hubbard's "Gibraltar" is a jazz standard recorded by all the greats. A very hip samba played at around 180 BPM, written-out solos provided ...
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"Game of Bones" by Vince Gassi is a driving jazz waltz played around 158 BPM with a haunting melody that stays with you. Includes a written tenor s...
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Recorded by Edgar Winter Group in 1973, this driving rock tune has a powerful contemporary edge that remains popular still today. This terrific cha...
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"Free Download" by Victor López is an easy-to-play Latin bossa with everything written out for the rhythm section and no individual solos. The temp...
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Wes Montgomery's jazz standard is arranged here featuring both the straight-ahead swing style of the original as well as an updated samba version i...
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The Four Note Boogaloo is a fun piece for a grooving rhythm section with a melody featuring a small jazz combo horn section of Alto Sax, Tenor Sax ...
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Fool Me Once from the Jazz Band Series is designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones...
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This chart sets the tone from the first measure with a cool fusion groove in the rhythm and trombones – cool bari part, too. The feel changes back ...
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