Big Band Standards

A few twists and turns added to the original Benny Goodman swing version make this chart a definite crowd and band pleaser. Gordon Goodwin's arrangement features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part

Every developing jazz ensemble should play this chart! This arrangement of the Oliver Nelson classic falls right in the pocket at about 110 bpm. The iconic melody is unforgettable, and there are written or

After the initial statement, Greg Yasinitsky gives this Benny Goodman treasure an updated and contemporary flair while remaining true to the original. It's all there in this exciting chart... nice

This half-time shuffle is a unique treatment of this classic standard. It is superbly arranged to feature five soloists: trombone, trumpet, tenor, alto, and drum set. Lead trumpet range is to written G on

This superb chart covers all the bases! Played around 148 bpm with a suggested written tenor solo and lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. A swinging intro gives way to a circus-like oom-pah

This chart swings all the way! It's very playable by a young jazz ensemble - arranger Vince Gassi offers a fresh take on this classic, yet captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made

Mercer Ellington's classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock treatment! The style is down home and the solos are for alto, trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax.  Also included is a powerful

Yes! This is a hot swinger played in double time around 110 bpm that alternates with a samba groove. A terrific jazz standard that is full of energy, it features solo work for tenor sax (sample solo

You may have heard Basie's band play this great Neal Hefti swinger, but this version is very accessible for younger players at around 166 bpm. The features include a written alto sax solo, a great sax soli,