This medium tempo standard by bebop composer Tadd Dameron is one of the most recorded tunes by jazz artists. With a 16-bar form and scored here for a 4-horn combo, this is a great addition to your
Designed as a flashy showpiece that features every section of the band, this uptempo burner is the perfect opener! After the attention-getting intro the rhythm section starts things off then passes the
Inspired by the classic version recorded by Count Basie, here is a terrific up-tempo swing chart suitable for younger bands. The melody is passed from section to section while building to a full-band
Originally recorded by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in 1960, this Wayne Shorter classic was written in honor of Lester Young and swings hard from beginning to end. This exciting chart opens with the
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.
Add this great medium-swing classic from the Ellington catalog of standards to your file of standards! What a perfect addition to any combo library.
An amazingly simple melody has been skillfully dressed up with counterlines and solid scoring for the little big band format. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet, but with the easy blues changes,
Arranged in a medium swing Basie style, this sultry chart is a terrific feature for a trumpet soloist. There are plenty of tasty ensemble accompaniment figures along the way, and the solo part is completely
Arranged here in a medium swing style, this tune is a great way to introduce the music of Miles Davis to young players. The modal style makes soloing easier, and it's a perfect opportunity to get everyone
With notable recordings by Nat King Cole and later The Manhattan Transfer, this tune is a part of our musical and cultural heritage. This easy combo version features modest ranges and short solos for parts
A true bebop classic from the 1940s, this Dizzy Gillespie standard has long been a favorite with artists of every era. Your jazz combo will have fun with this one!
Arranged in a comfortable medium swing style and featuring easy rhythms and ranges, this popular standard fits nicely in this easy-level arrangement. Nice scoring for the entire ensemble, and no solos are
Here's a great tune from the creative mind of Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1962 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Arranged in a medium swing style, this chart features a nice variety of textures plus
This appealing jazz standard is a great way to feature your vocal soloist and liven up a concert. The style is medium swing, the key is F, and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.
Recorded in 1932 by Bennie Moten's own Kansas City Orchestra, this jazz classic was notably stylized by Count Basie in 1940. This easy version is true to the Basie style, featuring tutti ensemble scoring
This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated yet is easily attainable by young
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Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. solos,
This clever tune by George Gershwin has long been a favorite with jazz musicians. This upbeat swing setting is a true showcase for the entire ensemble, with inventive tutti ensemble passages interspersed