Jazz Charts with Expanded Instrumentation

One of the signature tunes of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet and composed by Nat Adderley, this familiar jazz standard remains as popular today as when it first arrived in 1960. Arranged here in a solid

Wow! If Nat Adderley could hear this chart on his iconic jazz standard, he would be pleased! The first statement stays very close to the original, which is a good thing. The solos are for written or

If you want to play original Gordon Goodwin charts but find them are too challenging, check this out! Composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin specifically at a more accessible level, this medium tempo swing

Hello! Your funk chart is ready for pick-up! A perfect vehicle for teaching 16th-note rhythms, Yonkers Is Calling has something for everyone. With a tempo around 100 bpm, it features

Let this chart be the first bossa nova you put in front of your beginning jazz ensemble. It's easy to play yet captures all the Brazilian character of this key Latin style. The tempo is relaxed at about 120

This is one of Stevie Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa style. The trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again at the end.

Exceptional ensemble writing makes this fun bossa/rock chart sound great and work well as a reliable teaching piece. Featuring a cool, smooth, laid-back sound and feel, there is an optional open solo

From the hit musical "Hairspray," here is the show-stopping production number in a dynamic arrangement for younger ensembles. Featuring a fast-paced rock groove and hard-hitting brass figures, this is sure

Here's a great chart to introduce the funk style to developing jazz bands while keeping some complex harmonies in the mix to keep things exciting. After laying down the groove, the melody is stated by

This great jazz standard has been recorded by legendary performers for years! This smooth arrangement is set in a medium Basie swing style with lots of tutti ensemble playing. Great for teaching swing

Ah, yes, Cole Porter! Paul Baker has created a quality chart on this wonderful jazz standard from the Great American Songbook. It's a crafty swinger at around 168 bpm featuring appealing sections for the

Here's a soulful yet accessible treatment of this Tower of Power hit song. This chart is played at about 128 bpm in 3/4  time, and the trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. Including a

This swingin' arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the version by the character Wheezy featured in "Toy Story 2." The saxes enjoy most of the melody, but the brass get their chance too, along with

Your Time Will Come is a slow rock ballad in 3/4 time that features a trumpet soloist throughout. It can optionally feature an alto saxophone soloist. The solo part is very accessible with the

This is a medium-tempo swing chart in a bluesy setting. The bouncy melody requires students to focus on big-band-style jazz articulations in order to achieve the intended feel of playfulness. A brass soli