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This exciting chart packs in solis with some tight harmony, lush chords, and remarkable motives. A enor sax solo feature with a ballad intro moves into a straight-eight groove at around 160 BPM. Lead trumpet has a high D and the (electric) bass and guitar parts will challenge your students.

This bebop standard offers something for everyone! The melody is stated by alto and trumpet, solo space (written) is for trombone and alto, but the abundance of ensemble work lets everyone shine.

Gershwin at his best! Primarily a bright and fiery samba with a slow middle section. Solo space (written) is for alto 1 and trumpet 2, and lead trumpet range is to D above the staff. A percussion part is also included.

The masters of funk, Tower of Power, are as relevant and active today as ever before. This hit from the '70s features a moderate tempo groove with an occasional 7/8 measure thrown in for kicks. Paul's arrangement for mature bands also includes an optional open section for any soloist

This Santana hit has endured through the years and been recorded countless times. Here it is like you've never heard it before in the masterful hands of Michael Mossman! Arranged for David Sanborn, it has substantial solo space for alto sax, but other soloists include trombone, trumpet and guitar. The opening features a laid back cha-cha feel with coloUrful scoring (flute is optional) before developing into a real powerhouse for the rest of the chart.

A phenomenal Latin songo groove! The chart has auxiliary percussion, soprano lead with optional alto 1 part, and a hip piano montuno. Lead trumpet range is to written double A. Solo space for all saxes, trumpet, and trombone.

Pure energy from top to bottom! This chart features solo space for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 2, guitar, and drum, all optional as needed. An interlude with lower dynamic levels provides a momentary reather from this energetic piece.

Made famous by brother Cannonball, this is a perfect groove tune (138 BPM) with a bridge. Exhilarating twists and turns make this chart a blast to play. Solo space is provided for all horns, and the lead trumpet range is to written C above the staff. A great chart---give a listen and you’ll agree!

Don’t be fooled by the medium-tempo intro---this chart morphs into a burnin’ swing chart at 250+ BPM. Solo space is provided for tenor but you can open this up easily. Fantastic lines, counterpoint, cascading sections, pyramid patterns, and just flat-out swingin’ music makes this a must-have for your ensemble.

Arranged in a medium up-tempo swing style and featuring an alto sax soloist at the top, here is a fabulous setting of this jazz standard for mature bands. Also featured is an extended sax soli with flugelhorn doubling the lead, as well as answers from the brass and shout sections for the entire band. Destined to become a staple in the repertoire

Challenge your group with this swinger including a samba bridge! Features include solo space for tenor and/or optional trumpet, some great drum fill space, a nice sax soli, and lead trumpet to high D with one high E. This is a super concert opener or closer!

If you’re looking for a bright and challenging piece, look no further than this super swing chart. Solo space for all saxes, trumpet, and trombone. Includes an auxiliary percussion part. No woodwind doubles, lead trumpet range to written high F-sharp. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band on the CD That’s How We Roll on Telarc International.

This funky chart, at 176 BPM, contains a classic Goodwin piano introduction---challenging, but extremely rewarding. Solo space for alto 1, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and trombone 1. The chart has an auxiliary percussion part and lead trumpet range is to written high

One of the most familiar Latin standards is given a complete facelift by Michael Mossman in this creative and impressive sounding arrangement. You'll find harmonic wrinkles and rhythmic twists and turns amidst some really hot ensemble writing. A variety of solo opportunities are also provided. American Grade 5

Recorded on the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD “Explosive!,” this dynamic and swingin' setting of the standard Since I Fell for You was designed to showcase master vibraphonist Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). Also featured is solo space for tenor sax and piano, plus strategically positioned explosive support from the full ensemble. A piano (or other soloist) could be used in place of vibes if desired.

A mysterioso-sounding intro blossoms into this powerful chart. Solo space for alto, trumpet, tenor, and trombone, and lots of ensemble action for the whole group. Lead trumpet range is to written D above the staff.

This very playable swing chart at 140 BPM has solo space for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and/or piano. The auxiliary percussion part is for vibes. Lead trumpet range is to written high E. A tasty Basie- style chart that is accessible to a good secondary school