This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master to
This swingin' standard has been covered by all the titans of jazz! Here's an up-tempo, high-energy treatment of the tune that swings hard from top to bottom. With epic shout sections, a driving sax soli,
This jazz standard will bring that Mardi Gras feel to your next concert! The chart features a New Orleans-style second-line groove that younger bands will really dig! Trombones get a chance to tailgate
These five arrangements are the perfect highlight for any special occasion. The chart includes short, extremely playable versions of Happy Birthday; For He's a Jolly Good Fellow; The
This is an extraordinary ballad feature for your lead alto. Beautiful, sensitive, and truly captivating, the chart features a suggested written solo section, lead trumpet range to written A above the staff
A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all and an intro that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the
Here's a classic Cole Porter tune at a very accessible level for young performers. Written with a focus on achievable ranges and learning the bossa nova style, this chart is great for musicians starting out
Feature your trumpet 2 player on this superb ballad arrangement. Opening with a lush rubato section and then shifting into a double-time section, this piece will show off the strengths of your group. This
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
Here is a swinging chart for your advanced ensemble to bring a smile to everyone! Feature a shining vocalist by cooking up this hot Charley Harrison tune in the style of the classic Quincy Jones
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,
Yes! This is a hot swinger played in double time around 110 bpm that alternates with a samba groove. A terrific jazz standard that is full of energy, it features solo work for tenor sax (sample solo
A standard that really hits the mark! It begins with a bass solo and a trio of winds takes the head. The lead trumpet range to written B above the staff, and there is solo space for tenor with a sample solo
A standard performed by all the jazz greats. This light swing chart arranged by Erik Morales has a mysterious yet exciting character as it changes grooves from swing to Afro-Cuban, then a faster swing.
This half-time shuffle is a unique treatment of this classic standard. It is superbly arranged to feature five soloists: trombone, trumpet, tenor, alto, and drum set. Lead trumpet range is to written G on
A high-energy intro sets the tone for this hard-swinging arrangement of the classic Gershwin song. The trombone section is featured on the melody as the saxes provide accompaniment. Solo opportunities for
This is one of the most popular charts on The Jazz Compositions of Dee Barton recording by the Stan Kenton Orchestra. This is the original arrangement as recorded by Kenton. Starting lightly with unison
This is one of the most popular charts on The Jazz Compositions of Dee Barton recording by the Stan Kenton Orchestra. This is an edited version arranged for standard big band instrumentation. Starting
You will find this Stan Kenton Orchestra piece a lot easier and fun to play thanks to this new edition of the chart. The instrumentation has been changed to standard big band, and the demands for extreme
This Kenton original from the Adventure in Blues album is a great way to feature your top trombonist! You will love this hard-swinging and stylistically interesting adaptation which makes the chart very
This is one of the highly original swinging charts featured on Stan Kenton's Adventure in Blues album. This edited version is written for standard big band instrumentation. This edition eases some of the