Here is a standout chart on Lee Morgan's soulful jazz standard. The familiar melody riff is first played by a small ensemble of alto tenor trumpet trombone and guitar. Gradually the entire ensemble gets into the act followedby solo space for alto and/or trumpet and finally drums. With its distinctive and important style this chart belongs in every band's library.

Similar to Lee Morgan's famous Sidewinder this tune is written in a moderate soul jazz vein. Mark's funky arrangement for 6 horns and rhythm section is sprinkled with stop time breaks and catchy riffs. A fun tune for soloing!

This monster chart from John Clayton was written specifically for his clinic presentation at the IAJE convention where it was rehearsed and premiered in January 2005. After the rhythm section sets the tone the trumpets state thefirst “calling” then pass it along to the rest of the ensemble. This amazing composition grows organically throughout as tension and release points are explored and the final climax is realized through a layeringeffect from section to section.

Ce morceau, destiné à alimenter le répertoire du 1er Orchestre National de Jazz, fut composé en novembre 1985. Les influences africaines que l'on peut repérer à son écoute sont indéniables, surtout lorsque l'on sait qu'il a été composé à partir de chants pygmées. Kalimba est d'ailleurs l'un des noms que l'on donne en Afrique de l'Ouest à un petit instrument à lamelles métalliques et caisse de résonance généralement en bois, le piano à pouce.Enchevêtrement de petits motifs mélodiques, permettant une grande diversité dans l'instrumentation, liberté dans l'organisation de la forme, succession de différentes signatures rythmiques, travail sur l'harmonisation des motifs, tel a été le schéma directeur de cette composition.Je souhaite que vous ayez plaisir à le jouer. (François Jeanneau) / Big Band

There aren't that many jazz standards written in a rock style and this is one of the absolute best! Now available for younger bands with this great new chart by Paul Murtha. Full length recording included.

John Berry has done a nice job of adapting this swing favorite from the '40s to the combo format. This medium up-tempo chart is great for ensemble playing and learning swing style.