Editions Robert Martin

Practically a trademark Count Basie tune, this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style, lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy w...

Here is an easy version of this hot swing classic which was recently recorded by The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Take this swingin' Ellington favorite and put it in the skilled hands of Michael Sweeney and you have a magnificent teaching and performance piece for beginning jazz groups. The style is authentic eve...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

If it says swingin' in the title, you know you have a potential winner. Rick Stitzel doesn't disappoint in this outstanding chart on this familiar blues. It's also a great tune for solos!

One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...

Written in a classic Basie style, this medium tempo chart is based around the B-flat blues and features easy-to-learn characteristic swing patterns. A great way to introduce beginning bands to swing s...

Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great ba...

One of the Duke's most loved melodies in an easy setting for vocal soloist. Skillfully handled by Jerry Nowak.

Good medium tempo swing tunes are sometimes hard to find for vocalists. Jerry's well-written arrangement of this great tune is sure to be a hit with all ages. The band gets a chance to open up as well...

Roger Holmes treats this familiar standard in a light Latin style that works nicely for vocal soloist. This medium tempo chart also features a tenor sax solo and tasty background figures.

Always a favorite with jazz singers, here's a swingin' uptempo version propelled by solid ensemble backgrounds and a nice swing feel. Also included is a short feature spot for the full band alone as w...

Roger's medium swing setting of this Jerome Kern favorite will be a joy to perform. Great ensemble writing and a powerhouse ending help make this one a must.

The critically acclaimed movie 'Bird' stirred new enthusiasm for jazz master Charlie Parker. Roger's spectacular arrangement of the 'national anthem of bop' is a great show piece for your sax section.

If you have the horses, let 'em run with this churnin', burnin' swing monster from Maynard's big band album, 'Big Bop Nouveau. ' This chart really burns, but will sound just as hot with the tempo turn...

Paul has taken the famous Les Brown version and adapted it for younger groups. The authentic style of the original is still there in this classy arrangement of a classic from the swing era.

Here's an arrangement by John Higgins which makes this jazz classic accessible to most ensembles. Intriguing chord voicings and strong thematic construction make this chart a sure winner.

This sultry laid back swing tune was made famous by Peggy Lee, and in the hands of Sammy Nestico you just know you are in for something special. Great writing for young groups.

From his album Night Flight, Sammy Nestico has put a new light on this great standard, transforming it into an ensemble showcase that just doesn't let up. There are solos for alto and trumpet, and som...

From the Sammy Nestico album Night Flight, here is a classic flag-waver that pulls out all the stops. Driving and modal, this scorcher offers enjoyable challenges for every section. There is plenty of...

Das legendäre Stück "Opus One", meisterhaft arrangiert von Sammy Nestico, ist ein swingender Klassiker im Big-Band-Stil. Nesticos Arrangement besticht durch strahlende Blech-Sätze, energiegeladene Tut...

Das legendäre Stück "Opus One", meisterhaft arrangiert von Sammy Nestico, ist ein swingender Klassiker im Big-Band-Stil. Nesticos Arrangement besticht durch strahlende Blech-Sätze, energiegeladene Tut...

Grade 4. (Taylor)

Pay tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, one of the legendary giants of jazz, with this hot up-tempo arrangement. One of Dizzy's catchiest and best-known tunes, this will certainly add a spark of energy on any...

Written and recorded by John Coltrane, this is one of the landmark tunes in jazz history. Mark Taylor's exceptional setting for full jazz ensemble is a must. The modal nature of this chart makes it ve...