Blues and Swing Jazz Ensemble Charts

A swangin' 12-bar blues in the modern swing style of 2024 New York City. This is the real deal, with complex harmonies derived from Thad Jones and John Fedchock. This chart features a lot of section work

An incredibly hip swing chart steeped in the language of the hard bop era. Tempo is a very manageable 165 bpm, but the language is more advanced than a typical swing-era chart. Trumpet and tenor sax state

This hard-swinging chart begins with the piano stating the entire melody and offering a chance to show off the rhythm section on its own before the ensemble kicks in for the second chorus. Tenor sax and

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.

Inspired by the composer's very first trip to The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, this thrilling chart soars in a swinging waltz arrangement for jazz ensemble, creating a whirlwind adventure for

Not only was the late Ronnie Cuber an acclaimed saxophonist, he was also a skilled arranger. Here is his swingin' take on this Gerry Mulligan standard.

A great swinging chart for more advanced jazz ensembles, this features a lot of fresh orchestrations and gives your guitar player an opportunity to step out of their usual harmonic role. Features an open

A hard-swinging sax soli kicks off this dynamic chart before the main head is picked up by fourth trumpet and lead alto sax. Solo changes are included for alto sax and trumpet. Lead trumpet plays a high E,

Got rhythm? This swinging take on the chord changes from Gershwin's classic I Got Rhythm will is what you're looking for. There's solo space for trumpet and trombone, but this can be opened for any

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 barnburner will get your blood pumping! Built on the chord changes to the jazz standard Cherokee (even in the same key) and showing off the technical chops of your sax section, this piece

Here is the trombone section feature you've been looking for! The Sing, Sing, Sing style and ensemble writing will give your trombones plenty to sink their teeth into. The lead trumpet range

This hard-grooving shuffle with incredibly hip writing will showcase all aspects of a well-developed jazz ensemble, from the hard-hitting brass figures to the driving rhythm section grooves to the dazzling

This irresistible chart has all the creativity and jazz craftsmanship we have come to expect from Mike Tomaro. How does a swing tune with a half-time rock groove sound for creativity? Solo changes for alto

This hip and swinging chart is a tribute to the legendary hard-bop drummer Art Blakey, who led one of the most important groups in jazz history from 1955-1990: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This chart

The main portion of this chart is a slow swing similar to Slide Hampton's Frame for the Blues, but it is interspersed with vignettes that use all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble.

A nice throwback, this swing chart highlights all the great aspects of the bands from the 40s and 50s while still sounding fresh. The wailing sax lines and punchy brass along with a solid swing groove are

If you've got a band full of aces, this chart is for you! You will need flugelhorns for the entire trumpet section to get the sound you want to hear. Winding lines and top-notch ensemble writing make this