Jazz Ensemble

Based around the drum groove from Weather Report's classic "Birdland," Diggin' the Dorian exposes players to playing in mode they might not be familiar with.Genre: Jazz Ensemble Series | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 |...

Distant Horizon is a jazz ballad reminiscent of traditional jazz harmony yet is mixed with a modern harmonic approach. This piece suggests to the listener the softness of an amber sunset, mixed with fresh and beautiful...

Dog Walkin’ Shuffle is a fun shuffle feel piece for a grooving rhythm section with traditional riff based figures for the horns and some room for improvising soloists. It’s a shout out to the great shuffle...

This medium-tempo pop bossa chart is reminiscent of the music of the Pat Metheny Group. Despite the complex harmonies and challenging syncopated rhythms, this piece has been described as having a light, airy, and...

Don’t Mind If I Do! is a fun and swinging chart with a simple but catchy melody in addition to many featured moments for sections of the band at various stages of the work. There are featured solo opportunities aplenty...

Drive is an up-tempo bluesy rock chart that gives every section the opportunity to shine, including a solo section for anyone who wants to participate. The flexible chart for young jazz bands includes optional parts for...

Drop Somethin' is a beginner blues rock chart that introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Flexible instrumentation makes this chart accessible for groups of varying sizes and instrument...

This beginner blues rock chart introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Instruments featured are saxes, trumpets, and drums. Repeated material and unison lines make this a recipe for a...

Easy, Fella! is a composition in the style of Count Basie, featuring conversational interplay between sections and a driving, accessible groove. The piece unfolds like a gathering of old friends, with the saxophones...

If you’re looking for a hard-rocking rhythm section feature, check out Electra Glide. This chart will showcase those often-overlooked guitar and bass players who specialize in riff-based, power chord, driving rock...

If you’re looking for a hard-rocking rhythm section feature, check out Electra Glide. This chart will showcase those often-overlooked guitar and bass players who specialize in riff-based, power chord, driving rock...

Fiesta en la Calle is a high-energy Latin chart that fuses Tito Puente with Arturo Sandoval and the modern L.A writing of Gordon Goodwin.Genre: Jazz Repertoire Series | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 5:00...

This arrangement of the traditional English Christmas carol The First Noel begins with the familiar melody set to jazz harmonies in a chorale style before moving into a medium-tempo jazz waltz. Students will have the...

Reminiscent of Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five,” Five and Three is all about the groove. An opening melody, first heard in the trombones and soon passed to trumpets and saxophones, floats easily over the...

This chart is a simple, fun straight-up rock blues that includes guitar and trombone solos. The horns are featured ‘a cappella’ style before returning to the head and punchy ending.Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of...

If you’re searching for a contemporary jazz piece in a Latin/Rock style loaded with contrast then look no further. This Grade 3 work has a frolicking syncopated mid-section sandwiched between a mellow intro and outro...