SKU: KN.52760

Recorded by Mark Colby on Tenor Reference (Hallway Records), this hard-swinging minor blues with a catchy melody, abundant ensemble work and an open solo section is perfect for developing bands. Sample written solo sheets with chord changes in Bb, Eb, C treble and C bass clef are provided, and the strong ending is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Duration 4:15.

SKU: CL.030-2203-01

This Andy Clark swinger is a very nice teaching vehicle for basic swing concepts, and takes alot of work out of your rehearsal time. Very useful chart!

SKU: KN.62270

UPC: 822795622706.

Commissioned by the Northern Michigan University Jazz Ensemble, this jubilant tone poem portrays the Great Northern Railway that ran for a century from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean. Beginning quietly in the distance, the chart builds steadily through a series of colorful variations and roars by at full throttle five minutes later. The fast swing train groove drops a beat every four measures (4-4-4-3) from start to finish. This is truly a marvel of modern jazz ensemble writing for proficient groups by one of the nation's most innovative composers. Duration 6:00.

SKU: KN.43035

UPC: 822795430356.

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2013 All State Jazz Ensemble, this swing original provides abundant teaching opportunities. The combination of a swinging melodic line, ample solo space, and outstanding ensemble writing make this a must for any medium advanced library. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 8:35. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.61621

UPC: 822795616217.

Commissioned by Steve Holland and the Dowling Catholic High School Jazz Ensemble, this beautiful ballad/jazz waltz for advancing groups showcases a trombone soloist throughout. The melody is cast in a lush ballad setting that encloses an improvised solo section in a jazz waltz style. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:45.

SKU: KN.42821

UPC: 822795428216.

Commissioned by the Sioux Falls (SD) Middle School All City Jazz Band and the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society, this chart combines two of the most important styles in jazz -- Latin and swing. Solid ensemble work in both styles and a swinging as-written or ad lib solo section for anyone are highlights. The chart closes out with a full-band shout followed by a return to the Latin groove. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:34. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.60595

UPC: 822795605952.

This moderate swing original is a great way to sustain the interest of an audience while teaching essential jazz skills to developing jazz players. It includes sturdy melodies and counter lines, a sax soli, an ensemble interlude, and an exciting shout chorus. Solo sheets for all wind players and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson are included. Rhythm section parts are fully notated with chords cued. Duration 5:40.

SKU: KN.62033

UPC: 822795620337.

Commissioned by the Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensemble in Rochester (NY), this winning original alternates between a Latin and straight 8th-note feel, and draws from the ascending melodic minor scale and its related modes for source material. It's a sophisticated chart with moderate range demands and notated rhythm section parts. Soloists can navigate the 16-measure solo using just a single scale over hip jazz chords. Duration 6:55.

SKU: KN.61544

UPC: 822795615449.

Professional composer Lennie Lenny Niehaus continues to provide top quality material to satisfy big band jazz fans. For years he has written great charts for jazz ensembles of all ability levels, and this work for advancing groups is no exception. Melodic and rhythmic integrity, along with interesting chord changes, make this a wise choice for your next program. An open section is included and solo sheets are provided with notated choruses. Strongly orchestrated from start to finish, this tuneful original has a roaring shout chorus plus an introduction and ending that add continuity to the chart. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration ca. 4:00.

SKU: KN.52580

Originally written in 1946 by Charlie Parker soon after his longtime friend and musical companion Dizzy Gillespie left him in Los Angeles to return to New York City, this uptempo setting for big band in the original key of Bb features the I Got Rhythm changes on which Parker's tune is based. A wide-open solo for lead alto, shorter solo segments for 3 trombones, and an 8-bar unaccompanied solo for the drummer allows ample stretching room for proficient players. Duration 3:45.

SKU: KN.62350

UPC: 822795623505.

Commissioned by the Long Doug Beach (CA) Polytechnic High School Jazz Ensemble, this spicy salsa original for proficient groups will be the highlight of your concert or festival performances. Named after a district not far from Puerto Rico's capital city, San Juan, it features driving Latin rhythms, vivid dynamic contrasts, catchy melodies, and dense harmonies. A short written bass solo sets up the open solo section where changes are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Duration 5:05. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.60365

UPC: 822795603651.

Set in a moderate swing feel, this chart contains nearly everything a developing jazz ensemble needs to take their performances to the next level. Developmental material is offered in the first two choruses before transitioning to the solo choruses, where suggested solos for numerous instruments can be played verbatim or used as guides for embellishing or improvising. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 5:25.

SKU: KN.52165

In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvisation experience. In addition, the rhythm section parts are fully notated and brass ranges are moderate (C5 trumpet, F4 trombone). Duration 2:30.

SKU: CL.SCM-1064-00

This solo ballad feature has the solo part written for alto sax, trumpet or flute. Written on request of several jazz ensemble teachers who said they could use a nice ballad solo feature. The entire solo part is written out with the option to improvise after the melody is stated.