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Required literature for the noble study of Monk, this arrangement of a jazz classic will delight young bands as well as experienced groups. You can...

One of the best-known Latin/Jazz compositions ever written! Mark has done a great job of making this Sonny Rollins classic playable by younger grou...

Jazz giant Miles Davis is probably best-known for this tune. Alternatingbetween a small combo (alto, tenor, bari.,trumpet, trombone, and guitar ) a...

Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic. Using interesting textures and alternating between a Latin groove and swing, this is a very ef...

There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by Mar...

One of the all-time great tunes by jazz legend Thelonious Monk. This arrangement by Michael Sweeney is an authentic adaptation using the original k...

This great jazz standard by Kenny Dorham is now available in a playable arrangement for young players! There is a touch of the original combo scori...

Josef Zawinul and the jazz fusion group Weather Report broke new ground with this innovative composition. This easy version maintains the drive and...

Definitely one of Jerome Kern's best offerings! This easy arrangement features a moderate Latin groove with alternating swing sections. Nice! ...

This medium swing tune is one of the most recognisable standards ever written. Beautifully adapted for young players, this chart will work great fo...

Here's the classic Miles Davis tune from the landmark album “Kind Of Blue” carefully arranged for young groups. Written in 3/4 for ease of reading,...

Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune is finally available for younger groups! Mike's arrangement preserves the flavor of the original in a playable a...

The theme song for this popular animated TV series is already in a swingin' big band style! Arranged here for younger players, it features the melo...

Here's the timeless Bossa Nova from Antonio Carlos Jobim in a carefully crafted setting for younger players. John's easy arrangement includes short...

This slow cooking shuffle tune became a trademark for Booker T. & The MG's. Roger has done a nice job of adapting it for young players while ke...

Bluesy medium-tempo shuffle with an attitude! Written with wailing sax lines and solid brass punches, here's one chart that lives up to its title. ...

One of the best-known tunes from the swing era is this classic from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. This updated chart from Mike Sweeney features very ...

One of the best-known swing standards ever, here's a wonderful version for young players. With plenty of tutti ensemble playing in addition to soli...

Without losing the essence of this Dizzy Gillespie masterpiece, Mike has crafted a marvelous chart for young players using safe ranges and moderate...

One of the prettiest ballads ever written. Roger's carefully crafted arrangement for younger groups is lushly scored for the full ensemble. ...

Even though the TV show is for little tikes, the familiar theme song is very popular with jazz players. (Go figure!) The saxes are featured on the ...

There aren't that many jazz standards written in a rock style, and this is one of the absolute best! Now available for younger bands with this grea...

Available now in a very easy version, this Miles Davis classic is a mustfor bands just starting out. The modal structure teaches the dorian sca le ...

Here's the early classic by the rock group Chicago. The trademark bass line and driving melody will make this a sure hit with your students.  ...

This enduring standard by Hoagy Carmichael continues tosound fresh year after year. The notable recording by Ray Charles with it's lush harmonies a...

Finally, this Ellington classic is available for even the most inexperienced bands. For starters, this version is in Bb rather than C. Rick feature...

This well-know Latin standard is a perfect change of pace for a jazz concert. Carefully notated for beginning groups, this is a great introduction ...

First released in 1992, this excellent blues original has stood the test of time. Perfect for teaching style and introducing the blues scale as a b...

Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully a...

One of the most recognisable themes ever written. This easy arrangement stays true to the original 5/4 version and features the saxes on the melody...

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it ...

Stan Kenton's signature version is probably the best-known treatment of this Spanish classic. Mike's easy arrangement draws upon this version while...

Here is a very playable arrangement of this quintessential “cool” jazz swing tune that will work great with young players. Carefully scored to soun...

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 a...

Everybody knows it, and your students will want to play it! The simple chord progression is perfect for encouraging your inexperienced improvisers....

Made famous by Louis Armstrong, this is one standard that has stood the test of time. This very playable version is nicely scored with short featur...