A unique type of swing chart that will surely intrigue you and your ensemble! Opening with a mysterious whole-tone riff with growling trumpets this chart instantly makes a lasting impression. As the title implies the piece shifts moods several times though it stays in a fast swing throughout. A sax section feature plays with straight-eighth figures to further shift the mood. No solos — just pure ensemble writing that is sure to be a favorite! (3:50)

This outstanding original is guaranteed to be the hit of your next concert! A full ensemble opening leads into a catchy melody before solo opportunities begin for alto sax and trombone (written solos are provided along with chord changes). Saxes then become the rhythm section in a fun a cappella winds feature followed by a shout chorus that really lives up to the name! This is one chart you will not want to overlook! (3:50)

Scored in the key of F this chart begins with a slow chorale written for the full horn section. A drum fill sets the tempo for the bright gospel rock section with trumpet tutti lead. An E above tuning C is all you need for your lead trumpet. No solos... just excellent ensemble writing.

As the title suggests this one is hot! Based on an up-tempo blues this solid chart has a catchy riff and involves the full ensemble. With very limited ranges and approachable swinging rhythmic figures Front Burner Blues is within reach of even very young ensembles. Written solos with changes are provided for all instruments so feel free to open this one up. A great way to introduce your students to the blues and to feature your talented soloists! (2:45)

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering the parts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute VibesLine 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet TromboneLine 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #1 includes: On Green Dolphin Street; Killer Joe; My FunnyValentine; Bernie's Tune. (Note: This pak does not include a CD.)

This clever chart is unlike anything out there and really grooves! Based on Beethoven?s ever-popular für Elise this jazz waltz is based on a C minor blues progression with a shout chorus in 4/4. Optional vibraphone is included to give a little color to the typical jazz instrumentation. Don?t be one of the few that miss out on this one once you hear it you?ll be hooked!

Frank T. Williams has had a great jazz program in Florida for years and FJH is proud to put one of his hot up-tempo originals in print for every band to enjoy. This cooking samba chart features lots of solid ensemble writing from the first downbeat. The one tenor solo is written out if you need it. This one smokes all the way!

Michael Brown has given this time-honored spiritual new life with this fresh arrangement. It feels like a Blues Brothers two-beat swing chart all the way. There's a short 4-bar repeated solo section that you can open up for any soloist. A hard-driving swinger!

This nostalgic easy rock ballad provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your pianist. Lush ensemble writing allows your winds to shine even when using the optional reduced instrumentation. Perfect for concert and festival or as a warm-up this piece will work with practically any ensemble. (3:10)

Here's the hottest chart of the year for your swinging jazzers to play. It attacks all the way and never lets your audience relax. Based on the familiar changes of Avalon this chart is flat out 'pedal to the metal.' It features a tenor chase with a trumpet option and is loaded with some great ensemble writing behind the soloists. Definitely HOT!

Strut your stuff with this New Orleans flavored swinger. This tune is great to show off your drummer lead tenor and piano player. However the solo section can be opened up to showcase more of your talented performers. Includes a great sax soli as well as a very exciting shout chorus.

This slow ballad will bring back memories of the great Neal Hefti classic Li'l Darlin. Destined to become a mainstay in your jazz library for students to play every year. Great ensemble writing plus all the piano fills are written out.

This chart joins rock and fusion elements with ingenious harmonies to make music that is sure to please. The rhythmic feel changes from straight eighths to a funky half-time groove while the melody is traded throughout different parts of the ensemble. Some great auxiliary percussion keeps your students involved while adding some creative color to this unique composition.

This extremely interesting original is based on a modified New Orleans-style street beat. A 'gritty' bass part really helps add to the style and there are plenty of opportunities for your pianist to add fills throughout. A tenor solo leads into some creative ensemble writing and a driving shout chorus. Very unique and destined to be one of the bestsellers this year!

Click score above for a larger image For your developing group here's a very easy bossa nova chart to fit any group's playing level. No solos are needed to play this one and rhythmic reading consists of mostly whole notes and half notes. Harry Miedema's great changes flow over the Brazilian bossa beat in the rhythm section. An excellent change-of-pace tune for your beginning jazzers.