Featuring a melody line that bounces from part to part within the ensemble, this medium tempo, bebop "blues with a bridge" chart keeps the conductor on his toes "herding the cats" in the band. Lots of

Hey, That's Mine! is based on the chord changes to They Can't Take That Away From Me and is a straight-ahead swinger that features every section in the ensemble at a tempo of about

Named after the legendary Harlem nightclub where bebop was born, this medium swing chart speaks the language of bebop from the first measure to the last. Trumpets and altos state the melody echoing Bird and

A fun take on the famous rhythm changes from I've Got Rhythm, this chart evokes images of children at play. All sections have the opportunity to shine as they take their turns. Written solos

Take a trip back to the Cool School of the 1950s with this impressive swinger. With an accessible tempo, this chart features tenor sax, trumpet, and guitar on a boppish melody presented in the Gil

This is a medium swing "blues with a bridge" chart that plays off the unusual nature of a knuckleball's trajectory and flight characteristics. Lots of fun "wobbles" and misdirection bring this hard-swinging

This fantastic chart presents a duo of tenor sax and trumpet riding the energetic salsa of the rhythm section. Substantial solo space for both tenor and trumpet is followed by an eight-bar drum solo that

This colorful and easy-paced straight-eighth chart opens with a beautiful alto sax melody that sets the tone early amid lush backgrounds and harmonies. The melody then moves to the trombones and brass

Here's a dramatic and modern Thad Jones-style take on an extended blues form making for an exciting chart for everyone! Beginning with an opening glissando and punch, this chart announces itself in

Lunacity is a happy shuffle, and you won't be able to listen to it without tapping your toe and smiling! It opens with a Count Basie-style piano solo before the ensemble sets up the

A Mi Papa is an accessible Latin groove chart based on the chord changes for Horace Silver's classic Song for My Father. The rhythm section sets the tone which is joined by the

Beginning with a slinky piano riff, Moon Juice builds to a full ensemble with lots of moving parts, all riding on top of a funky hip-hop-style groove. The piano is featured throughout the

Mr. Moto harkens back to the swinging big-band era featuring a Basie-ish piano melody. The brass take over for the bridge and the saxes finish out the first chorus. Clever key changes enhance the

A New Orleans street parade comes to life with this chart! A 2nd line snare drum beat drives the Dixie-based ensemble, complete with tailgate trombone. There are written solos for trombone, alto sax,

Take a trip back to the Cool School of the 1950s with this impressive swinger. With a very accessible tempo of 128 bpm, this chart features tenor sax, trumpet, and guitar on a boppish melody presented in

This bright Latin/samba chart features the full ensemble getting off to a high-energy start, then the alto sax and trumpet take over to present the melody. The trombone section jumps in for the bridge

A high-energy intro sets the tone for this hard-swinging arrangement of the classic Gershwin song. The trombone section is featured on the melody as the saxes provide accompaniment. Solo opportunities for

This is a great-sounding chart that holds the interest and comes together quickly - a superb choice for any concert program! This is a great piece to teach syncopation and Latin rhythms. The melody is first

Beginning full bore with the entire ensemble, One More Twice has a straight-ahead swing style that is unmistakable! The melody is passed from the saxes to the trumpets, and then the trombones

Gifted composer Paul Baker has crafted a bright swing chart that has it all! It's a bright swinger, has tons of energy, features "blues with a bridge" solos for tenor and trumpet, an eight-bar drum

In the style of the great Louis Prima, this medium tempo, "jump" blues chart is full of energy and excitement. Being a riff-based chart, there are opportunities to play the written backgrounds or have