Commissioned by Bloomington High School North, in Bloomington, Indiana, this swinging chart is a true shuffle in the tradition of Jerome Richardson's "The Groove Merchant" as performed by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band. With a 130bpm tempo, this chart is very accessible and is a great chart for teaching style and Swinging with a Capital S. Trumpet and Tenor Sax solos are separated by a clever interlude before moving on to a shout section that will really show off the band's dynamic contrast as the energy moves between the brass and saxes. A quick D.S. to the bridge and Coda jump lead to a big finish. Trumpet range is to written High C. Trombone range is to Gb.

Commissioned by Bloomington High School North, in Bloomington, Indiana, this swinging chart is a true shuffle in the tradition of Jerome Richardson's "The Groove Merchant" as performed by the Thad...

This is a great contest/festival chart! A high energy shuffle swing tune that shows off every section of the ensemble, this programmatic tour de force depicts scenes from an imaginary trip to Las Vegas, from the bright lights of the Strip and brassy casino showrooms to the wiseguy on the street and other temptations. Solos for trombone and muted trumpet are featured along with a bluesy sax soli and some drum business along the way. Trumpet range is to written high D, trombone to Ab.

This is a great contest/festival chart! A high energy shuffle swing tune that shows off every section of the ensemble, this programmatic tour de force depicts scenes from an imaginary trip to Las...

In the trademark style of iconic jazz composer Thad Jones, The Woozy Dude Blues is a hard swinging 12 bar blues in Bb which makes extensive use of his advanced harmonies. Keeping with that tradition, there’s also an acapella stop-time section to lead off the sax soli and solo space that can be opened up for as many soloists as desired. Also evident is Thad’s legacy of programmatic writing. Listen carefully and you’ll hear our Woozy Dude twisting and turning and even running into a few things in the process! Trumpet range is to written high D.

In the trademark style of iconic jazz composer Thad Jones, The Woozy Dude Blues is a hard swinging 12 bar blues in Bb which makes extensive use of his advanced harmonies. Keeping with that tradition,...

Inspired by the latin rock style of Carlos Santana, this chart leans heavily on the guitar and rhythm section and is an excellent opportunity to feature the guitarist, and pianist, and bassist, and drummer, in your ensemble. Written solos are provided for both guitar and piano (electric, preferably) and electric bass (trading 2s with the brass). The sax section gets an 8 bar soli before the ensemble returns to lead us into the open drum solo. A cascading horn line closes out the chart. The title is derived from this chart's chord changes which are loosely based on a minor version of Gershwin's "I've Got Rhythm" progression. Trumpet range is to written C. Trombone range is to G.

Inspired by the latin rock style of Carlos Santana, this chart leans heavily on the guitar and rhythm section and is an excellent opportunity to feature the guitarist, and pianist, and bassist, and...

Based on the chord progression of the standard tune All The Things You Are, this chart turns it upside down with a challenging salsa treatment. Notable in the chart is the trumpet soli – yes, you read that correctly. Make the folks on the back row work for a change, along with alto and piano solos. Trumpet range is to written high C.

Based on the chord progression of the standard tune All The Things You Are, this chart turns it upside down with a challenging salsa treatment. Notable in the chart is the trumpet soli – yes, you...

This is a seriously funky chart – a party on staff paper. A funky Prince-like guitar riff sets the groove and the brass section ushers in the melody. There is a lot of back and forth interplay in the ensemble and some fun bari sax/bass trombone licks as well. Lots of solo splace for tenor sax and trumpet with simple chords to work out on. A drum solo follows the horn (or rhythm) soloists and that leads to a layered horn section that builds to an ensemble shout chorus. Tension is released by a return to the opening guitar riff, melody recap, and tag ending. Trumpet rage is to written High C.

This is a seriously funky chart – a party on staff paper. A funky Prince-like guitar riff sets the groove and the brass section ushers in the melody. There is a lot of back and forth interplay in...

Reminiscent of the Bill Holman tune “Told You So”, this medium swing tune features some fun interplay between the brass and saxes as well as the occasional stop-time figure. Plenty of attitude going on here. Solo for tenor sax and a shout section for the ensemble. Trumpet range is to written F (optional G on last note).

Reminiscent of the Bill Holman tune “Told You So”, this medium swing tune features some fun interplay between the brass and saxes as well as the occasional stop-time figure. Plenty of attitude...

A swangin' 12 bar blues in the modern swing style of 2024 New York City. This is the Real Deal, with complex harmonies derived from Thad Jones and John Fedchock. This chart features a lot of section work and interplay, call and response, and plentiful solo opportunities. Piano and bass parts are mostly written out, but there are chord symbols and slashes for the improvised sections. Trumpet range is to written C. Trombone range is to G.

A swangin' 12 bar blues in the modern swing style of 2024 New York City. This is the Real Deal, with complex harmonies derived from Thad Jones and John Fedchock. This chart features a lot of section...

Commissioned by the band director son of a Top Gun Flight School Instructor in memory of his father, this high powered swing chart starts with a vertical take-off and settles into a hard swinging tune. The saxes play the tune while the brass answer and support. The trombone section takes the spotlight on the bridge with a challenging soli passage. Tenor and alto saxes each have solo space and then stage a musical dogfight . An 8 bar drum solo sets up the Gene Krupa style “Sing Sing Sing” section. A brief sax soli follows before the full ensemble shouts its way to the finish. A brief quote from Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” (Top Gun Theme) is heard just before the final chord. Trumpet range is to written High D. Trombone range is to High Bb.

Commissioned by the band director son of a Top Gun Flight School Instructor in memory of his father, this high powered swing chart starts with a vertical take-off and settles into a hard swinging...

A raucous 12 bar blues in the key of Bb with opportunities for everyone to solo. Background riffs are provided for each section and the band is encouraged to come up with their own. After the melody is stated, the sax section gets two choruses of section soli work. The shout section features the foundational concept of call and response between each section before coming together in a full tutti chorus, and a quick outro concludes the piece. Solo changes are provided in all parts, and piano and bass parts are written out. Trumpet range is to written G. Trombone range is to F.

A raucous 12 bar blues in the key of Bb with opportunities for everyone to solo. Background riffs are provided for each section and the band is encouraged to come up with their own. After the melody...