Smart Chart Music

Jazz Rock style re-scored to be performed by high school and college jazz ensembles. Range demands reduced while maintaining the 'Thad Jones sound'.

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 y...

DEVELOPING THE LANGUAGE OF JAZZ is a unique & comprehensive warm-up method that will have your jazz ensemble reading and playing stylistically more correct after a few 5 to 8 minute warm-up sessions....

The second and more difficult of the two 'Sassy's'. This one mirrors Thad's original in form and style. Slightly richer voicings than SCM-1001 but not an overly high lead trumpet part.

A hip, funky rock chart. Thad at his peak re-scored for today's young stars.

A moderate tempo funk/rock groove with plenty of unison and ensemble parts. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. A unison 'call & response' section follows the solos, then it's bac...

'Rockamania' is a driving contemporary rock composition with a bold intro and an ending that keeps the excitement high all the way through. Includes an optional flute part. Big and powerful but still...

Thad Jones' most popular and unforgettable composition will provide your students with a great ballad performance experience. Mike Carubia's tasteful arrangement captures all of the charm of the origi...

Medium tempo Blues in F that really drives. Very player friendly with written solos a solid Shout Chorus and an ending drum solo.

Hier ist eine von Thad Jones' bekanntesten Kompositionen, die in F-Dur neu geschrieben wurde, um sie mit Schul-Jazzbands besser spielen zu können. 'Big Dipper' ist ein publikumsfreundlicher Blues, der...

An exciting new funk chart that will please both students and audiences with it's funky feel and blues based melodies. Solos are a piece of cake with only 2 chords or one scale to negotiate. Concert F...

A great new chart of Freddie Hubbards' great 'Blues For Miles' that really cooks! Freddie describes this tune as 'Hip Hop Funk' on the original CD also entitled 'Blues for Miles.' Mike's solid arrange...

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

'Hot' is the best way to describe this terrific Latin chart. All parts are orchestrated with the authentic Latin based big band sound. Written solos are supplied for Alto Sax, Trumpet and Trombone wit...

This moderate tempo Latin-style composition has plenty of unison ensemble writing. Attainable with limited rehearsal time, this energetic straight-forward chart will please your band and audience leav...

This bossa Nova/Swing is easy to play and sounds great.

From jazz saxophonist Eric Alexander's most recent album, 'BE COOL', Steve Broidy's 'Footsteps' features a contemporary jazz Latin groove written at a moderate level to provide a welcome addition to y...

A medium tempo 'Basie Style' swing tune that really captures the idiom. Written trumpet and tenor sax solos. Andy Farber is our newest writer who is currently writing for the Lincoln Center Orchestra...

Thad Jones composition re-scored for high school & Jr. high bands. Technical and range requirements have been reduced without compromising the 'Thad Jones sound.' Easier of the 2 'Sassy' arrangements....

This happy Shuffle/Swing is the least difficult in the series. Solos are played over F7 & Eb7 so almost anyone can try improvising on this one. It's simple, but it Swings! 8 brass, 5 saxes, 4 rhythm,...

This tune is based on the changes to 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You' but at a medium swing tempo.

A medium tempo 'Basie Style' swing tune that really captures the idiom. Written trumpet and tenor sax solos. Andy Farber is our newsest writer who is currently writing for the Lincold Center Orchestra...

Dies ist ein herausragendes Tribut an DEN großen Schlagzeugstar der Bigband-Szene, Gene Krupa. Obwohl sie kurze Trompetensoli mit Plunger beinhaltet, ist diese aussergewöhnliche Nummer in erster Linie...

Thad' in a Basie Groove.

Carl Strommen, one of the most prolific educational writers, has penned the funk chart that students will love. The chord structure is blues in F which can feature any of your soloists. This compositi...