By The Jazz Interactions Orchestra. Edited by Rob Duboff and Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Oliver Nelson. For big band (Reed 1: Clarinet/Alto Saxophone, Reed 2: Flute/Alto Saxophone, Reed 3: Flute/English Horn/Oboe/Tenor Saxophone Reed 4: Clarinet/Tenor Saxophone, Reed 5: Flute/Bass Clarinet/Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 2 Horns in F, 4 Trombones, Tuba, Piano, 2 Bassists). Recorded by the Jazz Interactions Orchestra. Contemporary/Swing. Advanced. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

By Sammy Nestico. For jazz ensemble. Jazz Gateway Series. Contemporary Ballad. Easy. Score and set of parts. Duration 3 minutes, 10 seconds. Published by Kendor Music Inc Score and Parts Contemporary Ballad

Arranged by arr. Wallarab. For jazz ensemble plus 5th trumpet. Doug Beach Jazz Ensemble Series. Swing/Latin. Medium Advanced. Score and set of parts. Published by Kendor Music Inc

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.48218S

Composed by Kris Berg. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz. Score. 20 pages. Duration 3:57. Alfred Music #00-48218S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48218S).

UPC: 038081559285. English.

Okay, it's chicken time! Party Peeps by Kris Berg is a funky rock groove played around 130 BPM. Solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, lead trumpet range is to written G-sharp on top of the staff and a sweet bari part. Easy to rehearse with a rock-infused guitar for an effective contemporary sound. The usual optional parts plus flute and vibes. (3:57).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: AP.36056S

Composed by Oscar Hammerstein and music by Sigmund Romberg. Arranged by Kris Berg. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Premier Jazz Series. Jazz. Score. 24 pages. Belwin Music #00-36056S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.36056S).

UPC: 038081409474. English.

A very hip and contemporary chart arranged and recorded by Kris Berg for his big band in the Dallas area. A mysterioso-sounding intro blossoms into this powerful chart. Solo space for alto, trumpet, tenor, and trombone, and lots of ensemble action for the whole group. Lead trumpet range is to written D above the staff.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.48218

Composed by Kris Berg. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz. Score and Part(s). 102 pages. Duration 3:57. Alfred Music #00-48218. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48218).

UPC: 038081559278. English.

Okay, it's chicken time! Party Peeps by Kris Berg is a funky rock groove played around 130 BPM. Solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, lead trumpet range is to written G-sharp on top of the staff and a sweet bari part. Easy to rehearse with a rock-infused guitar for an effective contemporary sound. The usual optional parts plus flute and vibes. (3:57).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.46175

Composed by Ahmad Jamal. Arranged by Erik Morales. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Funk; Jazz; Swing. Score and Part(s). 102 pages. Duration 4:05. Alfred Music #00-46175. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46175).

UPC: 038081530949. English.

Played around 160 BPM, this jazz standard , New Rhumba, was originally recorded by Miles Davis and has now been arranged by Erik Morales. This superb chart is a funky-swing version to provide a contemporary flavor. Solos are provided for tenor and trumpet 2. Brass ranges are accessible with some great sax section solis. Wonderful chart. (4:05).

By John Henry Hopkins, Jr. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Words and music by John Henry Hopkins / arr. Alan Baylock. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Premier Jazz Series. Level: 4.5 (Medium Advanced / Difficult) (grade 4.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 98 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.40363S

Composed by Paul Simon. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Form: Ballade. Jazz. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-40363S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.40363S).

UPC: 038081459479. English.

Arranger Alan Baylock delivers his distinctive, lush, and in-demand ballad style to this wonderful song in a more contemporary setting. At 92 BPM, there are no individual solos, just delicious harmony throughout. The trumpet section frequently carries the melody and lead trumpet range is to written high C. There are the usual optional parts included plus vibraphone. Sensational ballad!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1101-00

Composed by Briody. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1101-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1101-00).

From jazz saxophonist Eric Alexander’s most recent album, BE COOL, Steve Briody’s Footsteps features a contemporary jazz Latin groove written at a moderate level to provide a welcome addition to your jazz ensemble repertoire. Includes a drum solo section that could be easily augmented by adding an array of Latin percussion instruments. Lots of great ensemble writing and plenty of solo space for the soloists of your choice make this a superlative choice for any festival or contest performance. Includes an optional flute part. A real winner!

By Alan Baylock. For Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Premier Jazz Series. Swing. Level: 4 (Medium Advanced / Difficult) (grade 4). Conductor Score and Parts. 104 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1101-01

Composed by Briody. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1101-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1101-01).

From jazz saxophonist Eric Alexander’s most recent album, BE COOL, Steve Briody’s Footsteps features a contemporary jazz Latin groove written at a moderate level to provide a welcome addition to your jazz ensemble repertoire. Includes a drum solo section that could be easily augmented by adding an array of Latin percussion instruments. Lots of great ensemble writing and plenty of solo space for the soloists of your choice make this a superlative choice for any festival or contest performance. Includes an optional flute part. A real winner!

Jazz Ensemble Saxophone Quintet AATTB with optional rhythm section - Grade 3

SKU: KN.20871

(6 pieces to develop the jazz ensemble section). Composed by Andrew Neu. Jazz Improvisation Book. Kendor Music Inc #20871. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.20871).

UPC: 822795208719.

This collection was conceived as a tool to help the saxophone section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation and phrasing. It includes 6 full performance pieces in a variety of styles. Optional rhythm section parts are included, along with written or ad lib solos for any player. Two downloadable MP3 tracks are included for each piece: a full performance with rhythm section, and a rhythm section only MP3 that can be used in rehearsals or performances without a rhythm section.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.46167

From Gay Divorcee. Composed by Cole Porter. Arranged by Kris Berg. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Jazz; Movie. Score and Part(s). 102 pages. Duration 4:10. Alfred Music #00-46167. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46167).

UPC: 038081529066. English.

This standard has been arranged in a contemporary, funky groove played around 136 BPM going into a boogaloo occasionally. Lead trumpet range it to written A above the staff, and sample solos are provided for alto and tenor saxophones. The bass part is pretty funky and don't forget to check out the mellow interlude that builds into the shout chorus. Hip chart! (4:10).

Arranged by Peter Blair. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble; SmartMusic. First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble. Jazz. Grade 1. Conductor Score and Parts. 70 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Medium

SKU: KN.61692

Composed by Lars Halle. Jazz Journey Series (M). Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #61692. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61692).

UPC: 822795616927. 12 x 9 inches.

Here is something different for your jazz band program - a groovy second-line tune with a tinge of contemporary jazz. Alternating with a swinging bridge, this chart delivers energy to your set! Duration 5:45.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: LO.60-1291H

Composed by Peter Blair. Jazz. Conductor's score. Heritage Music Press #60/1291H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.60-1291H).

UPC: 000308104769.

Your band will love the jazz-rock groove of this new piece! As jazz spread north in the '30s and '40s from New Orleans, Kansas City became a major jazz hub, and this composition reflects the high energy and excitement of those times in a contemporary style. Driving rhythms and punchy ensemble riffs will make this one an audience favorite! The suggested minimum required instrumentation for the music in this series is 2 alto saxophones, 1 tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Parts are included for standard instrumentation (5/4/4/4) and all charts include a CD with a full version and a solo practice track.

Jazz Ensemble

SKU: AP.1-ADV32009

Composed by Ramon Ricker. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Advance Music: The Groovin' Easy Series. Jazz. CD with Score and Parts. Advance Music #01-ADV32009. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV32009).

UPC: 805095320091. English.

Ramon Ricker's First Flight has a contemporary straight-eighth Maiden Voyage feel which uses only two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo. To help the beginning improviser, the composer has included some brief notes on the improvised sections.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: CL.SCM-1076-00

Composed by De Rosa. Jazz Ensemble. Smart Chart Music - Jazz Arrangements Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 3 minutes, 23 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1076-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1076-00).

Richard DeRosa, who is currently the lead composition teacher at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas has composed this modal swing-funk piece that will keep your students fully interested and engaged. A haunting ostinato bass line provides the main groove the rhythm section. The chart features a swing/funk feel where the horns play with a swing feel over the straight feel of the rhythm section. A distinctive contemporary chart which your students and audiences will love. Features great ensemble writing and a one scale solo section makes it possible to get some new soloists playing in your band. Optional high/low 1st trumpet part is provided.

Jazz Ensemble

SKU: AP.1-ADV32010

Composed by Ramon Ricker. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Advance Music: The Groovin' Easy Series. Jazz. CD with Score and Parts. Advance Music #01-ADV32010. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV32010).

UPC: 805095320107. English.

Ramon Ricker's Suspended Animation has a contemporary straight-eighth feel with sections that can be opened up for any player to solo. The entire composition is built on only two suspended chords, and is written in a manner that makes it easy for young big bands to quickly get into the piece.

Band jazz band - Grade 3

SKU: KJ.ZB364F

Composed by Craig Skeffington. Jazz Ensemble Signature Series. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB364F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB364F).

UPC: 8402701651.

Using the Force is a contemporary sounding swing chart that will take your band to the next level of sophistication. The tasteful scoring contrasts hip contrapuntal lines with exciting full ensemble writing. This chart is great for showing off your chops as an ensemble, and will keep your audience's attention from beginning to end. It's the perfect selection for your next concert or festival! Highest trumpet note: A (opt. B).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.JJK2301

Composed by Vince Gassi. Jazz Journey Series Grade 3. Ballad. Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #JJK2301. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.JJK2301).

12 x 9 inches.

This beautiful ballad features the ensemble and is truly a gem at this level. Lush harmony abounds and all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble are utilized. There is a short written Piano solo that leads into the subtle modulation.

Jazz Ensemble

SKU: AP.1-ADV35005

Vocal Feature. Composed by Richie Beirach. Arranged by Jim McNeely. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Advance Music. Jazz. Score. Advance Music #01-ADV35005. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV35005).

UPC: 805095350050. English.

Richie Beirach's Leaving is originally a feature for solo vocal but the chart also sounds great as a flügelhorn or tenor feature. If you are looking for an arrangement with contemporary, yet warm colors---don't look any further! Arranged for big band by Jim McNeely.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble plus flugelhorn & F horn; all saxes double on flute and/or clarinet - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52655

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Contemporary Ballad. Score and set of parts. Duration 6 minutes, 22 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52655. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52655).

As recorded by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this ballad showcases the breathy sound of flutes, the mellow sound of short flugelhorn solos (written lines provided), and the warmth of an improvised solo chorus for trombone. The chart calls for an expressive approach from everyone, and ends with a flugel fill over a sustained ensemble chord. Duration 6:22.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61781

Composed by Scott Ninmer. Jazz Journey. Swing. Score and parts. Kendor Music Inc #61781. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61781).

UPC: 822795617818.

This burning swing/shuffle chart maintains the blues tradition while mixing in some contemporary harmonies, with nice shout sections for the entire ensemble. Written or ad lib solo space is included for trumpet and alto saxophone. Written for advancing groups, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 5:20.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.62785S

Composed by John Fedchock. Jazz Summit. Kendor Music Inc #62785S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.62785S).

UPC: 822795627855.

Commi ssioned by the New York University Jazz Ensemble, this medium uptempo foray with abstract overtones features solos by tenor and piano. The opening unison brass soli, joined by saxophone counterpoint, leads to an energetic exchange between the sections, followed by the tenor sax solo over contemporary harmonies. After exciting exchanges between soloist and ensemble, the band takes over with an intense interlude leading to a piano solo over more traditional changes. The final shout chorus brings the band to its peak, leading to a final vamp that slowly builds to a powerful finish. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 9:15.