A great chart for teaching all the fundamentals of big band swing that draws on the traditions of the music and presents them in a fresh new way. Opening with the famous Gene Krupa floor tom riff sets the style as the ensemble builds to the sax section melody. The brass section takes over trading the melody back and forth before setting up the tenor sax solo. A trumpet solo follows close behind, supported by sax backgrounds. Next, in the tradition of Benny Goodman’s “Sing Sing Sing” the band breaks down to a unison trombone motif that builds throughout the ensemble to launch the sax soli. The brass section takes over once again as we’re “Flyin’ Home” to the big finish. Trumpet range is to written high C.

A great chart for teaching all the fundamentals of big band swing that draws on the traditions of the music and presents them in a fresh new way. Opening with the famous Gene Krupa floor tom riff...

In the style of the great Louis Prima, this medium tempo “jump” blues is full of energy and excitement. Being a “riff-based” chart, there are opportunities to play the written backgrounds or have students create their own. The sax section is featured in a 2 chorus soli and there is lots of room for numerous soloists. A driving shout section leads to a short open drum solo before the final chord. Trumpet range to written high C. Trombone range to G.

In the style of the great Louis Prima, this medium tempo “jump” blues is full of energy and excitement. Being a “riff-based” chart, there are opportunities to play the written backgrounds or...

Puente Arriba! takes a trip to Mexico, opening with a bravura solo trumpet cadenza before the bass sets up the samba groove. The saxes enter with the melody and are answered by the brass in counterpoint. Lots of unison writing provides power and confidence. Energy and orchestration continue to build throughout the melody and provide a strong send off to the trombone and trumpet soloists. An interlude follows the solos and leads to a sax soli and shout section before returning to the final A section and a rousing finish. Trumpet range is to written Bb. Optional screech part at the end.

Puente Arriba! takes a trip to Mexico, opening with a bravura solo trumpet cadenza before the bass sets up the samba groove. The saxes enter with the melody and are answered by the brass in...

Too much fun to pass up, featuring the funky 1970’s grooves of Quincy Jones and Tower of Power, including optional wah-wah guitar! Each horn section gets a workout while the rhythm section percolates underneath. Solo opportunities for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and drums. Trumpet range is to written Bb. Trombone range is G.

Too much fun to pass up, featuring the funky 1970’s grooves of Quincy Jones and Tower of Power, including optional wah-wah guitar! Each horn section gets a workout while the rhythm section...

A great introduction to Modal Jazz in F Natural Minor that swings hard at 164bpm. Saxes and trombones carry a unison melody that expands into unison counterpoint. Written solos are provided for Alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, and guitar. Additional solos may be added as desired. A major feature of this chart is an optional 16 bar drum solo which is accompanied by bell-tone chords in the ensemble, referencing the bells of Notre Dame Cathedral. A short sax soli follows leading into the final shout and ending. Trumpet to written G. Trombone to F. Piano and bass parts are written out.

A great introduction to Modal Jazz in F Natural Minor that swings hard at 164bpm. Saxes and trombones carry a unison melody that expands into unison counterpoint. Written solos are provided for Alto,...

The combo chart …..stands for Rhyhym Changes Tune and features a unison line for the first A sections, followed by a harmonized bridge and block voicing final 8. After the solos, the head is played again and the chart closes with a signature Count Basie piano ending.

The combo chart …..stands for Rhyhym Changes Tune and features a unison line for the first A sections, followed by a harmonized bridge and block voicing final 8. After the solos, the head is played...

A lush full ensemble introduction leads into a beautiful alto sax feature ballad. The sax section takes over for the bridge before returning to the full ensemble for the last A section. A brief transition moves the tempo up to a medium swing for the alto sax’s improvised solo (easy accessible changes) before returning to the original ballad tempo to restate the final A section of the melody. Two brief cadenzas lead to an ensemble coda that supports the soloist to the end of the chart. Ensemble trumpet range to a brief written high C.

A lush full ensemble introduction leads into a beautiful alto sax feature ballad. The sax section takes over for the bridge before returning to the full ensemble for the last A section. A brief...

A lush full ensemble introduction leads into a beautiful tenor sax feature ballad. The sax section takes over for the bridge before returning to the full ensemble for the last A section. A brief transition moves the tempo up to a medium swing for the tenor’s improvised solo (easy accessible changes) before returning to the original ballad tempo to restate the final A section of the melody. Two brief cadenzas lead to an ensemble coda that supports the soloist to the end of the chart. Ensemble trumpet range to a brief written high C.

A lush full ensemble introduction leads into a beautiful tenor sax feature ballad. The sax section takes over for the bridge before returning to the full ensemble for the last A section. A brief...

A lush full ensemble introduction leads into a beautiful trumpet (or flugelhorn) feature ballad. The sax section takes over for the bridge before returning to the full ensemble for the last A section. A brief transition moves the tempo up to a medium swing for the trumpet’s improvised solo (easy accessible changes) before returning to the original ballad tempo to restate the final A section of the melody. Two brief cadenzas lead to an ensemble coda that supports the soloist to the end of the chart. Ensemble trumpet range to a brief written high C.

A lush full ensemble introduction leads into a beautiful trumpet (or flugelhorn) feature ballad. The sax section takes over for the bridge before returning to the full ensemble for the last A...

An easy 12 bar blues in F for the young ensemble that focuses on the essential swing eighth note rhythm. The chart opens with a 24 bar piano solo (written solo provided) followed by the melody riff which is passed throughout the horns. Two choruses of sax soli lead into the solo section where written solos are also provided. A 24 bar shout chorus gets everyone swinging. Trumpet to written G. Trombone to F. Piano and bass parts are written out.

An easy 12 bar blues in F for the young ensemble that focuses on the essential swing eighth note rhythm. The chart opens with a 24 bar piano solo (written solo provided) followed by the melody riff...