Blues and Swing Jazz Ensemble Charts

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

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.

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,

Minor blues-based tunes are a staple of the jazz repertoire. Introduce your band to this form with this versatile medium-swing cooker. Idiomatic voicings are provided for the horns and rhythm section along

This straight-up fast swinger has great solo space for trumpet and drums. The quirky melody is played by the saxes with overlaid brass punches. Written in Dorian minor with plenty of quartal harmonies, this

Here's a laid-back Basie-style swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, the chart highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises. The lead