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Bounce Pass is an introductory jazz band chart functioning as an exercise in swing. As the title suggests, it is meant to depict the joyous movement of a ball during a sporting event.Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players:...

Cat 'n' Mouse tips its hat to classic 1970s television themes, blending solo-sax swagger with punchy big-band hits and iconic drum fills. Its harmonic framework began as a playful reworking of the Christmas carol Deck the...

This contemporary samba for developing groups blends smooth jazz sophistication with the vibrant energy of a modern big band. Evoking the iconic sound of The Weather Channel’s Local on the 8’s forecast blocks,...

Cruising Altitude will introduce your band to a modern Latin rock style popularized by Pat Metheny. With accessible horn ranges and rhythm section parts, along with soloing based on the Blues scale, players will grab onto...

Mr. Suit and Tie is a tribute to the late Nick Mulder, which aims to capture the energy he brought to the bandstand: warm, clever, a little cheeky, and always impeccably put together. Featuring the Trombone section in a...

Nothin’ But the Truth will show your audience just how truly talented your band is! Emphasis on section interplay and a swingin’ sax soli are the main features of this chart. Let your soloists shine with chord...

A jazz waltz is essential to every big band library. Try this chart with its modal harmonies, intricate ensemble interplay, and stylistically appropriate rhythm section parts. Chords are included for skilled improvisers, as...

Charlie Chaplin’s classic song Smile from the silent film era is presented as a beguine featuring the full ensemble. Rhythms and ranges are accessible to intermediate bands while advanced bands can make the chart a...

This unique arrangement of the well-known Shaker hymn "Simple Gifts" is presented in a big-band swing style with all the ingredients: call and response, jazz harmonization with blue notes and a stop-time Dixieland passage to...

The Usual Suspects is written as a fun and engaging chart for developing ensembles, offering a great opportunity to explore the stylistic aesthetic of classic Henry Mancini writing. Think of the cool, blues-infused...

Through Clear Eyes is an expressive jazz-rock ballad that blends lyrical melodies with moments for young soloists to shine. Built from three simple musical ideas — a recurring chorale, a six-note solo motif, and a...

An optimistic look at life from a dog’s perspective, Wag Your Tail and Walk On By is a jazz band tune with an optional vocal feature. An easy swing style compliment’s the chart’s whimsical lyrics...

Wheels That Spin is an intermediate jazz rock chart inspired by the works of fusion band Blood, Sweat and Tears.Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: Standard Series: Emerald Jazz Series Level: 3 | Duration: 3:00...

Yeah Man, Totally! is inspired by the brilliant saxophonist and composer Niels Rosendahl, a phrase he often used, always accompanied by his trademark grin. The composer, Daryl McKenzie, first connected with Rosendahl at the...