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...

A little bit more. That's what this chart offers and delivers. Opening with a definitive brass statement, Un Poco Mas settles into a smooth latin groove before switching things up with a half-time feel on the bridge. Returning to the latin groove, the form finishes and launches into the solo sections. Both solos can be successfully navigated using only the Concert F harmonic minor or F Blues scales. Written solos are provided for Trumpet and Tenor Sax. Following the last solo is an opportunity for the drummer a/o percussionist(s) to showcase their talents before returning tot he half-time feel for the Ensemble Section. Finally, we return to the original latin groove and roar to the rhythmic finish line. Trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Trombone range is to F above the bass clef.

A little bit more. That's what this chart offers and delivers. Opening with a definitive brass statement, Un Poco Mas settles into a smooth latin groove before switching things up with a half-time...

Commissioned by the Oneonta, NY high school jazz band, this melodic bossa nova features the alto saxophone throughout, including a written solo (changes are also provided) and solo fills, as well as in the role of lead section player guiding the section through an 8 bar sax soli. Trumpet range to written G. Trombone range to F.

Commissioned by the Oneonta, NY high school jazz band, this melodic bossa nova features the alto saxophone throughout, including a written solo (changes are also provided) and solo fills, as well as...

Johnny Carson looks into the camera and says, "Well Be Right Back." and the band launches into a hard swinging chart with a big brass punches answered by a hard charging sax section. The bridge is dominated by a bebop trumpet section soli before handing back off to the saxes to finish the chorus. Solo opportunities are provided for Alto Sax and Tumpet, or piano or guitar may be added or substituted. The solo changes are "Rhythm Changes" except they're in concert Eb this time. Trumpets get to have some fun with plungers on the bakcground figures. The Shout Section ensues featuring a trombone section soli on the bridge. A brief coda leads to the signature ending. Trumpet range is to written High C. Trombone range is to G.

Johnny Carson looks into the camera and says, "Well Be Right Back." and the band launches into a hard swinging chart with a big brass punches answered by a hard charging sax section. The bridge is...

A wonderful introduction to modal jazz for the beginning ensemble. This contemporary sounding chart is based on the chord changes of Miles Davis’ iconic “So What” and offers lots of melodic and counter-melodic material. An easy swing tempo of 138bpm makes this an excellent chart for beginning improvisers, and written solos are provided with chord changes for all players. Trumpet range to written top space E in the staff.

A wonderful introduction to modal jazz for the beginning ensemble. This contemporary sounding chart is based on the chord changes of Miles Davis’ iconic “So What” and offers lots of melodic and...

Got Rhythm? Tyler Mire gives us a swinging take on the chord changes from Gershwin's classic "I Got Rhythm" at a very accessible tempo of 174bpm. Solo space for trumpet and trombone, but this can be opened for any and all - a great teaching tool. a 32 bar sax soli is punctuated by the brass before a second solo space for guitar a/o piano. The ensemble then "trades 2's" with the drums - yet another solo opportunity - before returning to the bridge and shout section. Trumpet range is to written high C, trombone to F.

Got Rhythm? Tyler Mire gives us a swinging take on the chord changes from Gershwin's classic "I Got Rhythm" at a very accessible tempo of 174bpm. Solo space for trumpet and trombone, but this can be...