Jazz Ensemble

This exuberant gospel-rock powerhouse for the accomplished jazz ensemble is guaranteed to set the stage on fire. Beginning with a heartfelt and bluesy introduction, Bright Side swiftly kicks into gear with an infectious...

Bug Catcher features a nostalgic feeling melody in the alto sax and flugelhorn which becomes part of a conversation with various countermelodies throughout the ensemble. There are featured moments for the lead trombonist, an...

Inspired by the African marching song “Siyahamba,” this fresh and fun original piece has all the ingredients. The harmonies, syncopated rhythms, agogo bells, hand drums, and percussion breaks along with the...

Cascade is a bossa-rock fusion piece that uses a simple melody to highlight the whole range of the big band ensemble. The polyphony between the three wind sections in the big band is a monumental part of the experience, with...

Blending the Latin styles of Bossa Nova and Afro-Cuban, Catamarã is a laid-back chart featuring soloists on trumpet/flugelhorn, piano, and congas. Grade 3 bands will succeed with accessible ranges, rhythms, and...

Cha Chooi is a modal piece based on a funky cha cha cha groove and a simple bass pattern.Genre: Jazz Ensemble Series | # of Players: Level: 3 | Duration: 3:40 InstrumentationAlto Sax 1 Alto Sax 2 Tenor Sax 1 Tenor Sax 2 Bari...

Charlie is the coolest dude. He likes to eat the Corgi’s food. He’s always into this and that. Charlie, He’s the cat. Dedicated to Charlie, one of our four cats, this chart is about swing, melody and...

We all love a simple, fun tune. Inspired by the likes of ‘The Sesame Street’ Theme and ‘Mercy Mercy Mercy’, Charlie’s Place is a joyous, catchy swing work to get you grooving. Feel free to sing...

Count ‘em Down is a classic “opener” in the Count Basie Style. It contains the hallmarks of the Big Band genre and is a great opportunity for players to develop their style. The title comes from the idea of...

The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the case, the chart has been arranged with the traditions of the Count...

A cover drive is a particularly elegant cricket shot. A good one will pierce the field and run away for four runs. Cover Drive is a combination of the 12/8 shuffle and the Afro-Cuban 12/8 groove.Genre: Jazz Repertoire Series...

Based on a twelve bar blues and built on syncopated melodic ideas that build in intensity when layered on top of each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing chart to get the toes tapping!Genre: Beginner Jazz Series | # of...

Played with action and attitude, Crash and Burn is a fun, contemporary sounding jazz/rock work for young jazz ensemble. Originally written for the Junior Big Band at Carey Baptist Grammar School in Melbourne, Australia,...

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...