Ensembles

This setting of the classic Wayne Shorter tune features open solos for piano, bass or guitar, and tenor sax. When played with good intonation and balance, tight harmonies in the horn parts will yield...

Commissioned by the Mansfield University Jazz Ensemble and recorded by the University of North Texas 1:00 Lab Band, this bright swing original will sound best when played with a light touch and good b...

Written for and recorded by the famous University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, this brilliant swing chart is a masterpiece of textures and colors. The straight ahead groove is a perfect settin...

Written for and recorded by the famous University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, this brilliant swing chart is a masterpiece of textures and colors. The straight ahead groove is a perfect settin...

Written for and recorded by the famous University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, this brilliant swing chart is a masterpiece of textures and colors. The straight ahead groove is a perfect settin...

One of 7 charts featured on the 1981 album Ashley Alexander Plays Frank Mantooth, solo space in this uptempo shuffle goes to guitar and piano. Short sax and brass trades throughout culminate in a loud...

One of 7 charts featured on the 1981 album Ashley Alexander Plays Frank Mantooth, solo space in this uptempo shuffle goes to guitar and piano. Short sax and brass trades throughout culminate in a loud...

Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their Grammy-nominated album Farewell To Mingus, highlights include solos for bari (or tenor) sax and trombone, brass plungers, and an optiona...

Solo space is reserved for soprano sax and flugelhorn in this lyrical ECM-ish kind of chart. Legato phrasing should prevail, and paying attention to good blend and balance will pay big dividends. Stan...

Solo space is reserved for soprano sax and flugelhorn in this lyrical ECM-ish kind of chart. Legato phrasing should prevail, and paying attention to good blend and balance will pay big dividends. Dura...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra for their Monday Night album, the opening rhythm section vamp sets the stage for the entrance of the featured soprano (or alto) sax soloist. With the...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra for their Monday Night album, the opening rhythm section vamp sets the stage for the entrance of the featured soprano (or alto) sax soloist. With the...

This swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands will showcase the precision of your ensemble with its compelling melody, solos for tenor and trumpet, and an engaging shout chorus. Though written sol...

This swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands will showcase the precision of your ensemble with its compelling melody, solos for tenor and trumpet, and an engaging shout chorus. Though written sol...

This swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands will showcase the precision of your ensemble with its compelling melody, solos for tenor and trumpet, and an engaging shout chorus. Though written sol...

Ranges: A5 trumpet, F#4 trombone Solos: written or ad lib alto, trumpet Rhythm Section: notated; guitar chord chart included Instrumentation: standard, plus 5 opt parts

Ranges: A5 trumpet, F#4 trombone Solos: written or ad lib alto, trumpet Rhythm Section: notated; guitar chord chart included Instrumentation: standard, plus 5 opt parts

You'll definitely want to add this relaxed salsa chart to your library! Either 1st Trumpet or lead alto can be featured by playing the catchy melody supported by sophisticated harmonic content. The co...

Dedicated to Ned Corman, director of The Commission Project, this tenor saxophone feature pulls from the tradition of great blues tenor players like Stanley Turrentine and Gene Ammons. Listening to re...

Here is a fun chart that provides the perfect vehicle to spotlight the unsung hero of the big band - the drummer. Mindful of the traditions established by such legends as Mel Lewis, Louis Bellson, Son...