This familiar tune works great for young jazz ensembles! You can't beat a classic tune set in a straight-ahead, upbeat swing style! This one will come together quite easily, since the lines fit together so naturally. Each of the horn sections get a chance on the melody, making it a fine showcase for the entire ensemble! Highly recommended!

5.4 on the Richter Scale is an upbeat modern-sounding swing chart that really cooks! Hip 5/4 blues sections are contrasted with a straight-ahead swingin' 4/4 blues, which gives this chart its unique appeal. There are plenty of opportunities for your soloists to improvise on 4/4 blues changes, or with the written suggested solos included. It will sound great with full or reduced instrumentation. Tired of the same old blues? 5.4 on the Richter Scale is a really fresh chart for your next concert!

This magic of this slinky swinger will put your audience under a spell! The lead wind players start things out on the head, but before long the full band is jamming along. It's an "in your face" chart that's all about attitude!

This slow shuffle chart really gets down at an easier grade level! Everyone gets to play as it's mostly full ensemble writing and all your players can concentrate on style. The bluesy sound emphasizes the groove, there's a written or ad lib solo for lead alto, and it's playable with as few as nine players including rhythm section. Absolutely!

With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brass get a chorus of their own. The simple solo section (using a single scale) makes this a great training piece for improvisation (sample solos are provided for all keys). A marvelously unique offering at the easy level!

The Maynard Ferguson Band performed many of Abene's charts over the years. This one is an excellent example of his very musical approach to a great jazz standard. The ranges are reasonable throughout and it features solos for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. Printed as originally scored for 4 saxes, 4 trumpets, two trombones and three rhythm, but includes extra parts for standard 5-4-4-4 instrumentation. This one burns!

Arranged here in a slow Basie style swing setting, this well-crafted chart is loaded with style! The band can really cut loose on the shout chorus! A solid choice for festival or concert.

Featuring a Basie style introduction, this is the perfect chart for young jazz players who want to learn how to swing. This tasty swing tune includes an optional section of basic blues changes where any or all players try their hand at an improvised solo. The scales are provided for all instruments. Every section gets to shine, but technical and range demands are kept to a minimum. It's also playable with reduced instrumentation and chock-full of audience appeal. A superior choice for younger jazz ensembles!

You can't go wrong with this one! It's a famous tune by one of the most memorable figures in jazz, Thomas "Fats" Waller, and it's well within the capabilities of younger bands. It also includes an easy to play, written piano solo that sounds super. It's sure to make your band sound great even with limited rehearsal time.

Slow, dirty, and downright fun! Plenty of tutti ensemble figures along with an easy solo section are designed to help young players get it right from the very beginning. With a chart like this, you'll be laying down the groundwork that your students need to become improvisors. Recommended!