Leaping Lizards

For younger jazz bands, this swing chart with a bounce features a dynamic, attention-getting introduction that leads into an easygoing melody played by a small group of five horns and later the full ensemble. A brief piano solo leads to short solos played by trumpet and tenor saxophone as written or improvised. Following the solos is an easy but effective shout chorus that sets up the satisfying finale. Including options for reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is wonderful instructional and performance repertoire for developing jazz musicians. Leaping Lizards!