In the tradition of Neal Hefti's classic L'il Darlin, 3am is a warm ensemble ballad that opens with a brief written solo for piano and features improvised solos for muted trumpet and tenor sax. It

Salute the unsung hero of the jazz ensemble, the piano player, with this accessible piano feature! 88 Ave. B is an accessible Basie-style swinger that features the piano throughout

Active Measures is a classic straight-ahead swing chart with bebop overtones that groove right along, especially behind the soloists. Additional features include two sax soli sections and a short

As the title suggests, this is a beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition to the haunting tune, there are subtle supportive ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of accompaniment and include

This energetic Latin rock chart features a driving beat and a more relaxed half-time feel. Numerous solo opportunities with written solos are provided along with easy, accessible chord changes. There's

This chart is an affirmation of the great Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers. Known as "Bu," Blakey trained many of the great jazz artists over the decades. This chart features the front line trumpet,

This fun swinger introduces rhythm changes to younger players. A strong dialogue between brass and saxes sets the tone early before the saxes take the melody. The written alto sax solo is based on Charlie

Based on the chord changes for Autumn Leaves, this easy-going samba puts a new spin on the classic jazz standard. After the melody is presented, an ensemble montuna section follows where the figure

Camisa Negra simmers with attitude! Beginning with a funky bass riff, this Latin/soul groove chart features the alto sax with a saucy melody and solo choruses. A trombone solo comes next

Choose the Blues is a medium-tempo 12-bar blues with written solos for all players. The solo backgrounds highlight all sections, plus there's a rewarding shout section that adds an exciting flavor.

Featuring a tenor saxophone soloist, Curveball is in the style of the Ray Charles big band. It opens with huge ensemble brass and bluesy sax lines that switch in and out of a double-time swing

This Rick Lawn chart is a high-energy thriller working both ends of the deal! Streetwise by day and suave and sophisticated by night, this chart covers all the bases from the opening rock guitar riff

A medium-slow 12-bar blues in the Basie tradition, with accessible figures that swing hard. At this tempo the band can focus on the swing style and really make the shout chorus shout! The chart opens with

This chart is a tour de force perfect for any contest program. Featuring slow swing, medium swing, and a combination of both, where the horns maintain the swing feel while the rhythm section goes to a

With a tempo around 152 bpm, this chart sets the tone from the first measure with a cool fusion groove in the rhythm and trombones, and there's a cool bari part too! There's great variety with the feel

This hard-swinging 12-bar blues features acoustic bass in a Thad Jones-inspired setting. It cooks right along and the ensemble provides solid support for the bass soloist. At a tempo of 140 bpm, this chart

Front Row Seats is an accessible, good-time swing chart based on the chord changes of the Sonny Rollins jazz standard Doxy. This fun swing chart features the saxophone section on the

Here is a high-energy melodic rock chart that features the guitarist in your band in a nod to the famous Pat Metheny Group. Hitting hard from the outset, this chart provides great opportunities to show off

Based on the chord changes for the Gershwin standard Summertime, this nifty swinger combines the hallmarks of other tunes such as Cantaloupe Island and the Get Smart TV