Jazz Charts with Expanded Instrumentation

A great show starter, this is a fun chart with elements of gospel and rock. A strong introduction sets the tone, followed by a unison trombone melody which is then shared around the sections. With solos

Below the Line is a fun shuffle chart in the style of the great big bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style of Louis Prima. Set at around 190 bpm, this chart features a big sound with

Cha Chooi is a modal work based on a funky cha-cha groove and a simple bass pattern. Throuhout there are alternating styles of straight and rhythmic Latin feels contrasted with smooth and

Charlie the Cat is about swing, melody and coolness for the youngest of jazz players. Played at about 120 BPM, the features include a slinky melody, solid and safe ensemble passages, and an

Based on a twelve-bar blues and built on syncopated melodic ideas that build in intensity when layered on top of each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing chart designed for young

Dog Walkin' Shuffle is a fun, laid-back shuffle chart for young jazz bands. It's a shout-out to the great shuffle grooves of the big bands such as the Buddy Rich Band and includes a multitude of

Follow the Leader is intended as a fun, up-tempo swing chart that introduces young musicians to stylistic elements echoing classic big band tunes such as Little Brown Jug (in the melodic

The Four Note Boogaloo is a fun chart for a grooving rhythm section with a melody featuring a small jazz combo horn section of alto sax, tenor sax and trombone in the "A" section. There's also

David Gardner's funky original features a straight-ahead groove with the rhythm section establishing the feel right at the top. The ensemble continues with a melody and counterpoint figures that are

Featuring your underexposed baritone saxophone player, Groanin' owes a lot to Bobby Timmons' Moanin' in its call-and-response melody. It's got energy with a driving, rocky groove. The band

At around 72 bpm, Is That All There Is? is a beautifully melodic ballad solo feature for tenor saxophone. The solo part is fully written with chord symbols provided for improv

Young jazz musicians respond to a great swing groove, easily played and with a catchy melody that they can grab hold of with both hands. Kickin' Back fits the bill while the keyboard

The Late Night Llama is a driving Latin composition with a catchy piano riff that's central to this chart, featuring dynamic horn lines and a short rhythm section. The written or improvised solos

For younger jazz bands, this swing chart with a bounce features a dynamic, attention-getting introduction that leads into an easygoing melody played by a small group of five horns and later the full

Lineball is a straight-ahead rocker with a brief introduction followed by a tuneful melody at the top featuring the saxes and then the trumpets. There's a half-time feel in the bridge, then a

The youngest jazz ensembles will have fun learning and performing this vampy swinger played at about 116 bpm. With friendly melodies and rhythmic figures, all sections of the band have the melody at some

A solid bass line groove is the foundation of this fun Latin/rock chart for young jazz bands. All sections have the melody at some time and other features include: highly melodic lines, a written solo for

The alto soloist faces their "moment of truth" in this uplifting and funky feature that provides the soloist a chance to really show off their flair and energy. Starting with a fun yet relaxed opening, it

Move 'n' Groove pays tribute to Lee Morgan's Sidewinder with its solid rock foundation alternating with half-time funk styles. Featuring a feel-good chord progression and biting horn

The NOLA Roller is a rollicking, fun chart with a New Orleans-style groove that your band and audiences will enjoy. The catchy tune is shared by most of the band, and there are effective

This chart offers a cool and funky groove for young jazz players with its catchy melody and solo opportunities for trumpet, trombone or saxophones. The solos can be played as written or

In the first few minutes of rehearsal, Super Fast and Easy Warm-Ups for Big Band helps your jazz band make a satisfying, cohesive sound from the onset, while learning some of the most

This medium-tempo rock chart is in a blues form and has some attitude! Your students will have fun with this style, with opportunities for improvisation for alto and tenor. The catchy tune will stick 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