Jazz Charts with Reduced Instrumentation

This powerful rock ballad, with its blues-tinged melodic and harmonic structure, is a great feature for developing alto saxophone or trumpet soloists throughout. The solo part is entirely notated with no

Mariah Carey's holiday hit remains a favorite year after year, and in the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and reduced ranges for young players. Playable with optional

This easy and fun beginning rock chart will be a hit with young jazz band students. A steady beat, easy rhythms, and modest ranges provide the perfect introduction to rock style. The two-measure solo

This driving rock chart hits hard from the very beginning. With its fun melodies and punchy backgrounds, it gives everyone something to play. The completely flexible instrumentation is playable with only

Beantown Blues Parade is an upbeat New Orleans second line groove for developing jazz bands. It is very accessible with features, including written solos for trumpet 1 (or trumpet

This up-tempo rocker is guaranteed to rock the first time and every time you play it! Black Ops successfully captures the feel of a covert mission, and when paired with the composer's signature

With its retro, medium-rock style, this very easy Rick Stitzel original sounds great! Based on a question-and-answer format between the brass and saxes, this appealing chart is simple to learn and

This medium swing original for developing groups is a riff-based blues in the tradition of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington bands. Blues You Can Use begins with the rhythm section setting the

In a playful disco style, this very easy chart of the KC and the Sunshine Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for every section. This solid rocker features multiple options for soloists with written

This Terry White chart on a relaxed Lou Donaldson bossa nova favorite is just right for young jazzers. Brief written or improvised solos are for trumpet, trombone and alto sax. Played around 136 bpm, it has

A driving Latin feel is the foundation of this fun chart. The features include a catchy melody, solid voicings and an open solo section with sample solos provided. It's a great teaching and performance

Wow, this is great! Mike Story has created an ideal easy swing/shuffle chart on a great blues melody by Sweets Edison. Centerpiece is accessible with easy brass ranges, a medium swing tempo of

Based on the chord changes to Gershwin's I Got Rhythm, this bright swing chart was written especially for young groups. The brass ranges are accessible with trumpet up to Eb5 and D4 for

Charlie the Cat is about swing, melody and coolness for the youngest of jazz players. Played at about 120 BPM, the features include a slinky melody, solid and safe ensemble passages, and an

Originally heard in the landmark 1965 TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas," the music composed and recorded by Vince Guaraldi has taken on a life of its own. Christmas Is Coming is a

This infectious pop and funk hit from 1968 was originally recorded by Sly and the Family Stone. Paul Murtha's version for young players features a fun groove and active parts in all sections. The solo

As the title suggests, Don't Let Up, doesn't let up. A groovin' shuffle bass line starts it off and then the ensemble kicks it and it's show time! Each section gets its moment to show off and

As the title suggests, Don't Let Up, doesn't let up. A groovin' shuffle bass line starts it off and then the band kicks it and it's show time! Each section gets its moment in the spotlight

From the classic TV show Peter Gunn, Henry Mancini's iconic ballad is lush and silky. There's nothing fancy here, just nicely scored harmonies and melodies for young players. This beautiful ensemble ballad

El Fuego de la Tierra, The Fire of the Earth, is an exciting, high-energy samba chart. Each section is featured at various points throughout the chart along with an open solo section. A written

This beautiful ballad is the perfect showcase for a budding alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart. While there is an

This infectious, fun and rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson Pickett, The Rolling Stones and most famously The Blues Brothers. This very easy chart is skillfully scored for all

Have you got the Fake News Blues? This chart is the cure! It's a medium-tempo shuffle chart for young ensembles that features the full ensemble along with written or improvised solos for the

Recorded by Portugal. The Man., this pop hit contains an energetic drive and an appealing retro style. In this easy arrangement, the melody is effectively passed from section to section and there are no