A real jazz classic, this chart kicks! The features include a medium swing style, a written or improvised solo for tenor sax, meaningful ensemble passages, exceptional soli lines, superb phrases, and a
Oh, yes! This is a superb setting of the iconic jazz ballad that features the alto sax star in your band. The alto solo is mostly written with opportunities to improvise around the melody, and the ensemble
Crazy title? It's from the movie of the same name and is a tongue-in-cheek swing chart adapted from a much more difficult chart by Gordon Goodwin for his Big Phat Band. Arranged by Ralph Ford for developing
This chart, originally popularized by Buddy Rich, has been scored at an accessible level while maintaining the essence of the original and more. The tempo is around 154 bpm, there are written
This laid-back bossa nova features a smooth and relaxed feel, nice section exchanges, effective full ensemble passages, and an open solo section with chord changes offered for 1st tenor sax. The
Don't miss this very effective Latin original with an auxiliary percussion part that includes castanets for an authentic tango flavor. The features include a modest tempo of 104 bpm
Gibraltar is a Freddie Hubbard jazz standard recorded by many jazz giants. It's a very hip samba that cooks at around 180 bpm with written-out solos provided for
This bright swing original by veteran composer/arranger Carl Strommen is perfect for developing jazz groups. Appropriate for concert or festival performances, it features adequate rests for brass
Don't miss this jazz standard composed by the legendary Mingus! Swinging at around 144 bpm, this chart delivers with outstanding soli passages as well as superb written or improvised solos
This fast samba chart for developing groups offers a smooth groove throughout with the half-note equaling 100 bpm, and includes a written or improvised solo for trombone. Additional features
Teaneck is a superb swing chart on a tune made famous by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet! At around 150 bpm, this is a well-written chart in every way, with nice ensemble sections, a sax soli,
It's funky, it's accessible, it's a Gordon Goodwin tune arranged for the developing jazz ensemble! It's half-time funk with the tempo at about 188 bpm with written-out solos available for any