Blues and Swing Jazz Ensemble Charts

This driving modal swing work features all sections of the band and highlights trumpet and tenor sax solos. A tour de force for your band, this one pulls out all the stops!

The Irving Berlin classic gets the Sing, Sing, Sing treatment here. Let your drummer shine on this fun romp!

A hip up-tempo blues in F that will challenge your sax section and let your brass get punchy! Written-out solos appear in alto 1 and trumpet 2.

The popular spiritual receives the Count Basie treatment here in the style of Li'l Darlin. Nothing good happens fast!

This superb swing chart is hip, accessible, well scored, and a wonderful addition to your folio for developing bands. Pick your soloists to take turns soloing, trading fours, trading twos, or everyone

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

There's a funky groove with some powerful dynamic contrasts throughout this original. Played at 142 bpm, a suggested tenor 1 solo is provided, followed by an interlude that builds right into the finale.

This exciting jazz waltz swings all the way! The melody is stated by tenor and trombone moving into two solo sections: trombone 1 and trumpet 2, then alto 1 and tenor 1 followed by a drum solo. An interlude

Yes, it's hip! A clever, swinging treatment of a catchy tune played around 150 bpm. Lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff, the solo section includes suggested solos written for C, B-flat,

A medium-up swing played around 140 bpm, the melody is initially stated by saxes with a stop-time feel, building into optional suggested solos for trumpet 2, alto 1, tenor 1, and trombone 1, followed by a

This very hip, funky rock chart has a driving groove played around 92 bpm. Solos are provided for trombone 1 and alto 1. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This chart will really work

A very clever treatment of this well-known traditional spiritual, the opening statement is a slow chorale moving into an easy shuffle played around 138 bpm. The melody bounces between sections, then into a

A very soulful alto sax 1 feature with a relaxed rock-flavored groove played around 86 bpm. Everything is written out for the alto including a suggested ad-lib solo section. Trumpet 1 range is to written G

Oh yeah, check out this happy second line groove played around 174 bpm. Every section gets some action, plus there's a huge ensemble sound for the shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written A-flat above

Here's a funky rock groove on a classic jazz tune played around 112 bpm. Suggested solos provided for trumpet 1 and alto 1, with trumpet 1 range to written top line F. It's an excellent blues chart, fun to

You've probably never heard The Pink Panther Theme as a mambo, especially like this. Very playable for the young band, with optional solos for alto 1 and trumpet 1 and lead trumpet range to

A cool jazz piece with an enchanting melody and lovely harmonies. The modern chord changes are unique and forgiving for soloists to explore. The piece moves from a subtle beginning to a grand shout

With its highly creative orchestration and lively mood, indulge in some fun for your concert program with a chart that can be played either straight or swung! Open solos for the sax section.

This clever arrangement transforms the iconic 19th-century supernatural tone poem into a dynamic 1930s hot jazz piece reminiscent of Django Reinhardt's swing style. The work brings the haunting themes

This blistering chart was originally recorded by the composer's band Sheroes and featured in New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers (Berklee Press, 2022 #11415956). Now

A hot swinging chart that is fire right out of the gate! Big phat brass chords and hip swinging lines make this the perfect vehicle to showcase your advanced ensembles chops. Tenor, trumpet, guitar soli

This hot chart is based on a hip descending chromatic melody that is catchy and swinging. Lost of great ensemble scoring and effective rhythmic development make this pure joy to play and listen to. Solo

Here's a fantastic laid-back swing chart in a 12/8 feel with a slow grooving melody that you won't get out of your head. First-rate ensemble scoring and a relaxed groove will chill your players while they