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This is an up-tempo swing chart with the drums as the solo instrument, so hang on to your hats! Inspired from the original Roy Eldridge–Gene Krupa recording of After You’ve Gone this drumset feature is dynamically understated. There is a half-time swing section with a unison line played by trumpet 2, trombone 1 and rhythm section and the drum solo is interspersed with ensemble and also has an open solo section. Brass range is modest. Optional parts included. Duration: 4:37

Recorded by pop artist Christina Aguilera, this is one of those rare contemporary pop tunes that actually works great with a jazz ensemble! With built-in horn riffs and a driving rock pulse, this is sure to be an audience favourite.

This Latin original for advancing groups is sure to have your audience tapping their feet. In his detailed rehearsal suggestions, Jerry shows directors how to encourage good phrasing by teaching students how to think in terms of sub-phrases as they play. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:25. Grade Medium Style LATIN

This easygoing swing tune is a perfect feature number for your Christmas concert. With smooth ensemble writing and lush harmonies, this is sure to be an audience favourite and fun to play as well.

Victor Lopez has skillfully arranged Chuck Mangiones’s Bellavia, and has made it easily playable for high school ensembles. This chart is a beautiful ballad with a mambo solo section. The highest note for the first trumpet is a written A above the staff, and there are written solos provided for tenor and trombone. Duration: 5:36

The title song from the hit Broadway music Bye Bye Birdie features an upbeat early rock 'n' roll style and catchy melody. This arrangement can be performed with or without a vocalist

Trumpets out front! Showcase the trumpet section with Dave Wolpe’s chart on this great jazz standard. Written-out solos on all four trumpet parts and the lead trumpet range is to a written B. This well written arrangement is sure to please the band and audience alike. A class act that is simply swingin’ all the way! Duration: 2:59

Here is a hip-sounding modal “chacha” that combines the classic Latin rhythm with sophisticated modern jazz sounds. With crafty ensemble lines, solos for tenor and trumpet, and carefully notated rhythm section parts, this will be a great addition to any band's library!

Mark Taylor utilizes a small group alternating with the full band, along with a moderate Latin style in this effectively written version of this lesser-known jazz standard. Also featured is a solo for tenor sax and dynamically scored tutti ensemble sections.

This driving shuffle has a serious groove. Composer/arranger Adrien Re has created a shuffle that will linger in your mind. Solo opportunities are written-out for tenor and trombone with ensemble backgrounds plus a brief drum solo. Lead trumpet range is to written A (optional D). It’s hip! Duration: 4:39

This accessible swing chart for advancing groups will make a great addition to your library. It features all the sections of the band, has an effective sax soli, and provides solo opportunities for trumpet and trombone. The composer offers detailed rehearsal and performance suggestions that will expedite the preparation of this well-crafted original. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:40.

From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is one your players can really cut loose on. Arranged here as a feature for guitar, performance options are provided for bands without guitar. All of the signature lines are still here for a rockin' good time!

Recorded by The Police and written in a distinctive reggae/rock vein, this is definitely not just your run-of-the-mill pop tune! Paul uses inventive colors and skilled ensemble writing to take advantage of the inherent fresh-sounding harmonies and energetic rhythmic grooves. A great-sounding chart!

Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis has composed yet another tuneful funk chart that grooves from start to finish. Written for advancing groups, it has all the characteristics that make Jarvis’ best selling funk charts so popular with jazz bands everywhere. If you liked Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Fatback And Greens - then you’ve got to check this one out! A catchy melody is supported by solid secondary lines and background figures, along with a few easy meter changes to add interest. The solo section contains very accessible chord changes, and everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:25. Grade Medium Style FUNK

Here is a wonderful medium swing ballad based on the version Quincy Jones wrote for Count Basie, and also recorded on Quincy's own album “Quintessence.” The saxes lead the way to start with, followed by lush, full ensemble writing throughout, plus a short trumpet solo. This very playable arrangement is a perfect “down” number for any contest or festival.

Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful “arena rock” tunes of all time. Opening in a rock ballad style, the chart finishes with a driving rock vamp featuring guitar or other soloists. Guaranteed to bring down the house.

As the title suggests, this engaging original has a gospel-inspired melody and chord changes. The saxophone section shares the limelight with trumpet and tenor saxophone soloists. The saxophones are required to be aggressive on the soli passages, while the rest of the band demonstrates a variety of textures and dynamic levels. While precision and blend are teaching points here, another valuable opportunity is given to the soloists. The solo changes can be negotiated using either a concert G natural minor scale or a G minor blues scale. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:00. Grade Medium Style UP TEMPO SWING

This cleverly written funk chart for advancing groups is definitely not headed for the scrap yard, but rather to your concert stage. It’s a fun piece with a choice of “recyclable” soloists, and several spots for your drummer to “salvage” a solo. The rhythm section parts are well-written, so as not to “trash” the groove. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:40. Grade Medium Style FUNK

Featured in the hit movie Space Jam (starring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny) this hit by R. Kelly has become an enduring pop ballad. Including solos for piano and alto sax, this is a great choice for change of pace programming for jazz ensemble

Written in the style of Frank Foster’s classic chart for Count Basie, Shiny Stockings, this laid back swing work for advancing groups features dense brass writing, a nice saxophone soli, and solos for baritone saxophone and piano. The chart is subtle and tasteful, but without sacrificing power and energy. It will remind you, your band, and your audiences what big band music is all about! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:25.

Just in Time is a wonderful jazz standard, superbly arranged in a swing style by Scott Ragsdale. The intro alternates between a two-feel and a four-feel then the chart locks into four. Modulations will keep everyone concentrating as the chart goes from the key of C to D-flat to B-flat. A powerful shout chorus, a few solis and solo space for tenor and piano are only a few features of this great chart. Lead trumpet range goes to written A. Duration: 3:49

If you’re in the market for an infectious funk tune that your audience will love, this chart designed for advancing groups fits the bill! Though the piece generates a lot of excitement, it won’t overtax your brass section. It has great rhythmic energy, is fun to play, and showcases your choice of soloists. The rousing finish guarantees an enthusiastic response from the audience.. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:20. Grade Medium Style FUNK

Equally appropriate as an opener, closer, or anything in between, the solid shuffle groove will energize your band and audience. The effective melody alternates between the keys of concert F and Ab, offering a dense harmonic structure and interesting lines for all players. A stop-time sax soli followed by a short trombone soli has been included, as is solo space for any instrument. C, Bb, and Eb solo sheets are included. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55

This 1977 hit by Bob Seger features a distinctive rock style from the heartland with a medium tempo pulse and strong melodies. Here's a powerful chart that will sound great even with younger players.

Kris Berg brings another super-funky 'chicken' chart to market and this one features a James Brown groove. Solo are written out for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff (optional B-flat). Riffs, fun lines and a serious groove are all inside. Treat your band to a terrific funk chart perfect for every performance. Get on the funky train. Duration: 6:03

Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. All the elements from the original are here including the famous sax melody, trumpet and alto solos and, of course, full band vocals. This version makes it playable even by younger bands.

From the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie, this well-known tune works great in a jazz setting. Written in a medium uptempo swing style, Rick Stitzel uses skilled ensemble scoring plus a great groove to create a chart that your band (as well as the audience) is sure to enjoy. A quartet of alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone is featured on the head, and solos are included for alto and trumpet.

This Latin rock piece for advancing groups is set in a Carlos Santana style, played with a gentle, yet driving beat - similar to Brazilian music. Mellow Latin percussion instruments (congas, shaker, timbales) can be added to enhance the work . Features of the piece include counterpoint, short and long note phrasing, surprise entrances, and rhythmic energy. This is sure to be a popular choice for upcoming festivals! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:50 Grade Medium Style LATIN ROCK

Although Jobim penned a wealth of great Latin tunes, this standard is unquestionably one of his best. Paul Murtha's smooth and silky chart alternates between the saxes and trumpets on the melody with solo space provided for alto sax. Although written with young players in mind, even advanced groups will sound.

Composer/arranger/educator Victor Goines has arranged this blues tune by W.C. Handy as a swing with Latin-rumba interludes. A clever update of a classic, check out the stylistic contrasts he writes along with the written solos for trumpet 2 and trombone 1. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. This arrangement is correlated and discussed in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz for Young People Curriculum. An original and creative chart. Duration: 4:33

Here’s an exciting new samba chart for advancing groups that is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. It features beautiful harmonies, interesting counterpoint and lyricism. Everyone gets to dig into this work and savor the infectious rhythms of Brazil. Solo opportunities are provided for several horn and rhythm players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:25. Grade Medium Style SAMBA Features TRUMPET & TROMBONE

Homer and the gang have finally made it to the big screen! Here's a hot arrangement of one of the most recognizable theme songs ever! Due for release September 2007 - soundfile coming shortly

From the dynamic horn band Tower of Power, here is a playable chart on one of their biggest hits. In the style of a moderate rock ballad, this well-scored chart features all the signature horn lines and smooth melodies from the original. (Cherry Lane)

This arrangement of the standard Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise really cooks! Dave Rivello’s hot Latin and swing chart will excite and challenge the band. Solos are written out or ad lib for alto sax and trombone plus drum and optional percussion. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff. Energy! Duration: 3:52

Sousa for jazz ensemble! Jazz trombonist, composer and arranger Wycliffe Gordon has created a tour de force on this traditional march. It has swing, Latin and New Orleans all rolled into one superb chart. Solos are (written) for trumpets 1 and 2. This chart will bring down the house! Duration: 4:13