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This motown classic has provided hit material for greats such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald. This great-sounding tune is as fresh today as it was back in the '60s. You can't go wrong with this rockin' fun chart.

Here is a classic up-tempo swinger from jazz legend Curtis Fuller skillfully adapted for younger players by Paul Murtha. The saxes are featured on the rollicking theme and there are written or ad lib. solos for tenor, trumpet and trombone. Experienced bands will want to crank up the tempo, but this chart still swings at a moderate pace as well.

This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin' medley takes you through the well-known standards C-Jam Blues, Sophisticated Lady and of course, Take the “A” Train.

One of the classic blues tunes of all time, here is vibes giant Milt Jackson's familiar riff tune in a playable swing arrangement from Mark Taylor. Trumpet and tenor (along with vibes and guitar) take the melody first time around with ensemble counterlines helping out next. Solos are included for tenor and trumpet followed by a full band shout. Great sounding chart!

Grade Medium Style SWING - SIMPLIFIED VERSION

Here’s a great Art Blakey style swing chart that features a quartet within the big band. Showcase your 1st Alto Saxophone, 2nd Trumpet, and 2nd Trombone on this accessible, yet grooving original for advancing groups. The four horns can be featured soloists and also trade “licks” with the band. This is not based on a traditional 12-bar blues, so your band will get to expand its horizons. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20. Grade Medium Style ART BLAKEY SWING

Bring the sounds of Gene Krupa and the big band era to life again with Paul Lavender's nostalgic arrangement of this classic from the '40s. Includes a flexible solo section and optional whistling on the melody.

After opening with a dynamic tutti unison statement, this challenging work utilizes two Latin feels, namely songo and samba. The songo rhythm is most commonly heard in salsa music and employs lots of exciting syncopation supported by a repetitious, but always moving rhythm section background. The samba rhythm is used in the interlude section of the piece, which features very lush, modern voicings. Solo space is offered for soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone. A member of the rhythm section could also solo. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:35

Written in memory of the legendary Blue Mitchel, recorded by Louie Bellson. This wistful ballad features flugelhorn or trumpet soloist throughout, the trumpet section doubles on flugel in several places. Grade Medium Style BALLAD Features FLUGELHORN OR Trumpet

From bebop master Dizzy Gillespie comes this lively tune in a great chart for younger players by Mark Taylor. It opens with a trumpet and alto on the head followed by a quintet of 3 saxes and 2 trumpets. A tutti ensemble section comes next followed by a flexible solo section for any combination of alto, tenor, trumpet or trombone. The brass ranges are reasonable and most rhythms are tutti. Let the maturity of your group determine how fast (or slow) you play this one, however

This classic R & B tune from John Lee Hooker is great for featuring a variety of soloists. The striking stop-time opening gives way to a straight-ahead blues. This one just feels good.

It is absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit from the '70s courtesy of The Commodores. Paul's chart has it all from the trademark bass riff to the ensemble punches and melodic hooks. Bring down the house as you groove on this one!

This tune will energise any big band program. Abundant articulations for horns, striking dynamic contrasts, and an expandable solo section are highlights. A chord chart for guitar is also included, and Jarvis invites the guitarist to play a key role by adding single-note comping patterns so the pianist can concentrate on chords. Grade Medium Style FUNK .

This modern blues chart for advancing groups, named after the composer's Labradoodle dog, is sure to sustain listener and player interest. Ranges are limited and all melodies are shared equally. Solo changes are over a 12-bar 1-4-5 blues based on suspended chords instead of dominant 7th chords. This chart allows for a looser rhythm section feel, thus emulating the Charles Mingus style. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20. Grade Medium Style MINGUS SWING

Everyone gets a workout on this solid swing chart from the pen of Doug Beach. This chart features angular lines, an open solo section with blues based changes, and plenty of full ensemble work. A perfect festival opener. Duration 4:45. Grade Medium Style SWING

This simple, yet energetic funk tune is perfect for advancing jazz ensembles. It can be played with a slight hip-hop feel by swinging the sixteenth notes, or as a straight funk tune. Due to the abundance of repeated figures, your band will learn the notes quickly, allowing more rehearsal time for interpreting music. This chart is going to leave your audiences humming the memorable melody. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20. Grade Medium Style MEDIUM FUNK

This Salsa chart is an electrifying addition to the Doug Beach catalogue. This fiery rhythm section groove provides the foundation for strong sax and brass lines. Duration 5:00 Grade Medium Style SALSA

One of the all-time great grooves from the group Santana! This chart features solid ensemble writing and well-written rhythm parts. The optional open solo section is based on the two-chord vamp, making it easy even for young improvisers to get their feet wet.

This chart can add some cool sophistication to your next program. Designed with advancing players’ technical facility in mind, the strong rhythmic backdrop supports an infectious funk melody with rich harmonies. Even the most hard-core swing lovers will be tapping their feet to this one! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:40. Grade Medium Style HIP-HOP

Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis has composed yet another tuneful funk chart for advancing groups that grooves from start to finish. This chart has all the characteristics that make Jarvis’ best selling funk charts so popular with jazz bands everywhere. If you like Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Mohave Breakdown - then you’ve got to check this one out! It begins with a contemporary piano introduction, moving into a catchy melody presented initially in a two-part writing technique. Heavily syncopated piano comping, supported by staccato bass lines, will remind you of Tower of Power’s bassist, Francis Rocco Prestia. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:10. Grade Medium Style FUNK

Grade Medium Style SHUFFLE/BLUES

The chart employs a tuneful melody supported by an interesting chord progression, and rock solid orchestration. It’s fun to play and will leave both the band and the audience whistling the melody. The piano part is predominately notated with chord symbols provided. The guitar part has notated parts and sections with changes and slashes. Some of the key melodic material is shared by the guitar and optional vibraphone, but is cross-cued into other horn parts during those sections. Solo changes are cued for all instruments. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:15. Grade Medium Style FUNK

Made famous by Stan Getz, this arrangement is scored as a tenor sax feature and includes nicely crafted ensemble backgrounds. This evergreen Latin favorite from Jobim works well in any setting.

Grade Medium Style SWING

Originally recorded by The Monkees, and recently revived for the movie Shrek, this tune rocks from beginning to end. Sure to be popular with all audiences.

One of the all-time Ellington classics is this elegant medium swing tune. Mark's smooth arrangement features plenty of rich ensemble scoring plus solos for trumpet and trombone.

Arranged here in a Basie swing style, this solid chart will make young bands sound great. Including some sophisticated harmonies and creative ensemble lines, this upbeat arrangement is sure to become a favourite.

This laidback cha-cha will cool off any program with its smooth groove and infectious melody. A written solo for first tenor is provided, but in his score notes Mike gives directors the option of extending the solo section if they wish. Grade Medium Easy Style CHA-CHA

Grade Medium Style SWING

This swing chart features wonderful writing that is sure to be a welcome addition to the libraries of groups at the medium advanced level. Duration 5:45. Grade Medium Advanced Style SWING

Although everyone plays it, “Jingle Bells” was never as hip as in this jumpin' and jivin' swing version from Rick Stitzel. Not just your run-of-the-mill token holiday offering, you won't find anyone in the audience sleeping through this one!

Originally a hit for Patty LaBelle in the 70's this sizzling rock tune has been brought back for the movie “Moulin Rouge” newly recorded by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink. This one is hot!

From the pen of Bret Zvacek comes this solid medium easy jazz shuffle that will serve as a wonderful opener or closer for your next program. Solid ensemble writing and a strong melody make this chart one that will be popular with players and audiences alike. Duration 3:00. Grade Medium Easy Style JAZZ SHUFFLE

Originally a #1 hit for Ricky Martin back in 1999, Eddie Murphy has re-recorded this hot Latin tune for the movie Shrek 2. With a churning groove and powerful brass riffs, this is sure to excite any audience

Made famous by Sergio Mendez and Brazil '66, you are sure to recognize the tune even if you don't know it by its title. Featuring a great Latin groove, this is a natural for change of pace programming

Aside from Take Five, this is the most famous 5/4 piece ever written. Roger's solid chart captures the excitement and drive of the original and includes a solo for alto sax.

John Coltrane's wonderful jazz classic is written in a medium up-tempo swing style and features solid ensemble figures alternating with a small combo (alto, tenor, bari., tpt., tbn.). Includes solos for tenor or trumpet.