Stage Band

Based on the chord changes for the Gershwin standard "Summertime", this nifty swinger combines the hallmarks of other tunes such as Cantaloupe Isla...

An easy latin groove based on the chord changes for Horace Silver's classic "Song For My Father". The rhythm section sets the tone which is joined ...

As often happens, Lucky Lockie lept off the piano and demanded to become a tune when the composer was teaching saxophone to another Lockie. The bas...

Female VocalKey: FThis is an authentic-sounding arrangement which maintains the dynamic feel and sound of Stevie Wonder's original 1968 recording. ...

Originally written in 1920 by Tom Delaney, and recorded over the years by Bix Beiderbecke, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and many others, this s...

Recorded by Count Basie as a feature for two trombones, Sammy’s updated revision now features four trombones out front and a strong ensemble chorus...

Originally recorded in 1975 by Count Basie and titled because Basie loved to eat orange sherbert, this fresh setting features easy registers, stron...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2013 All State Jazz Ensemble, this swing original provides ab...

• Arrangements of classic tunes and jazz standards• Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section• Background figures and e...

Of the relatively few number of instrumental hits recorded by pop group Chicago, “Mongonucleosis” recorded in 1974 remains a popular standout. This...

Another devastatingly beautiful Ellington ballad, this alto feature is one of the most evocative melodies in his output. Only two-and-a-half minute...

A medium up tempo chart that begins in B-flat minor with call and response between saxes and brass and switches to D-flat major for solos, this cha...

Featured prominently in Ken Burns Jazz documentary, this 1930s, up-tempo swinger features solos for trumpet and clarinet. The ending requires clari...

Celebrating the centennial of the great Ella Fitzgerald, this chart is from the legendary recordings of Ella with the Ellington Orchestra. This cha...

An easy, swinging dance in B-flat that really shows how a band can swing the quarter note! The melody is stated by saxes, with solos for trumpet, t...

A legendary flag waver that features a rare drum solo by Chick Webb, this was one of the standards that ushered in the "Jazz Age." Prominently feat...

This uptempo blues will allow your tenor soloist to stretch out. A great example of the Ellington riff style, this chart can be opened up for multi...

A New Orleans favorite, this 1932 Ellington arrangement features trombone and soprano saxophone. Sidney Bechets iconic solo is transcribed here as ...

Mariah Carey's holiday hit remains a favorite year after year. In the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and redu...

Originally heard in the landmark 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, the music composed and recorded by Vince Guaraldi has taken on a life o...

In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic e...

Even before it was featured in the hit movie Elf, this holiday favorite was bringing good cheer to the Christmas season. This straight ahead medium...

Here is a great sounding original in a retro medium rock style. Based on a “question and answer” format between brass and saxes, Rick's appealing c...

Arranged here for younger players, this Irving Berlin standard from the '40s provides the perfect tool for teaching swing rhythms and style. Every ...

Written in a straight 8th Latin groove, this moderately paced original features the sax section on the main melody, with solid support and answerin...

One of the truly iconic songs for television, the opening to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood resonates with all generations. Here's a terrific setting ...

The Who recorded their landmark rock opera Tommy in 1969, and from that album “Pinball Wizard” went on to become an enduring classic. This solid ve...

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The...