In this medium swing setting for little big band Rick Stitzel divides the ensemble between upper and lower voices as they trade phrases back and forth. This helps create the effect of a much larger ensemble and adds varietythroughout. Also included are solos for trumpet and tenor sax.

This lovely ballad from the T.S. Monk CD Take One (Blue Note CDP 7 99614) features rich harmonies and a melody that brings out musicality even in young players. All 3 horns trade the melody so everyone gets time in the spotlight.

Carefully utilizing every section of the band here is a skillfully arranged version of this jazz favorite recorded by Illinois Jacquet and also Count Basie. Featuring a medium swing style and phrases traded between sections this is a veryattainable swing tune for young players. Short solos are included for tenor trumpet and trombone along with a chorus for the full ensemble.

Ecrits dans une balançoire Basie-style traditionnelle, Roger a fait un travail agréable de transformer cette norme familier en un graphique swinging solid pour les jeunes joueurs. Comprend la brèves solos pour saxophone ténor et piano et beaucoup de notation ensemble tutti / Jazz Band

Gordon Goodwin wrote this funky chart for Grade 3 to showcase trumpet 1 and trombone 1. Everything is written out to include the melody duet, the solos, and the trades. The tempo is very accessible at 160 BPM. Easy to assemble. (5:08) / Ensemble De Jazz

Vocal Solo or Tenor Sax Feature-Composed in 1946 and recorded by countless artists over the years heres a jazz standard that never goes out of style! Marks medium tempo chart features a shuffle groove and feature spots for the band trading phrases with a solo trumpet. Fun forthe singer and band alike. (for vocal solo or tenor sax).

Le traitement créatif de Paul Murtha de cette chanson traditionnelle folklorique anglaise en a fait une valse de jazz rapide ! Avec un groove naturel ce tube swinguant commence par un trio pour alto trompette et trombone sur le thème principal. Bien que le reste de l?orchestre soit tout aussi bien traité il reste de l?espace pour les solos des trois musiciens principaux.

Perfectly capturing the mood and style of earlier “Bond” themes Adele has worked her magic with the hit Skyfall. John Berry's easy version features a brief alto solo then solid scoring for the entire ensemble with the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets. Sure to be an audience favorite.

Here is wonderful holiday favorite arranged for your young band. Arranger Paul Cook has the ability to score for this level and keep the integrity of the composition. This chart offers your sax section plenty of melody and a fun solo section with the altos and tenors trading fours. You can focus on the swing concept since this one is chock full of ensemble swing sections. But don't worry easy swing rhythms make it easy to learn and the band will sound terrific. Flexible instrumentation and optional parts give you all the options you'll need for a successful holiday performance.

Driving rock and roll from the 60's and Mitch Ryder! This dynamic chart for beginning bands features the trumpets and trombones trading off on the melody lots of full band scoring and a short solo (or soli) for alto or tenor sax.

Revenge is very sweet! Gordon Goodwin is the hot writer of today's big band charts and this arrangement proves it. A shuffle swing that builds and builds. On top of that it showcases all the sections by trading back and forth playing a-capella and so on. Solo space is provided for tenor bari trumpet trombone and piano or guitar. (6:24)

Based on the blues in F and featuring a catchy riff traded around the band here is the perfect swing chart for beginning jazzers! Rick carefully uses tutti rhythms for ease in learning and the sample solo can be played by any sax or by the entire section.

Originally recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994 this upbeat tune has become a holiday favorite year after year. John Berry brings us a great-sounding version in a straight-ahead medium swing style with the melody traded around from section to section. No solos are required.