Smart Chart Music

This driving Rock/ Funk/ Ballad/ Blues is Thad's tour de force which captures the essence of life in a part of New York City in the 1970's. Carefully re-scored to be playable by high school and develo...

If you are looking for a modern- very Swinging Blues your students can handle, Chris Scarnato has nailed one for you. This chart is modern 'Basie-style' big band jazz in the friendly key of Bb Concert...

Need an impressive bluesy swing/shuffle in your book? This Steve Briody chart is it! A driving, energetic shuffle with a great groove to keep your players engaged and put a smile on everyone's face. R...

Check out this very distinctive and playable chart. It opens with a semi-stop time feel and a bluesy melody in F minor followed by the swing section built on standard minor blues changes. Great variet...

This hip samba is exciting to play with an eight measure solo section using tonic & dominant chords in C minor. Easy ranges with optional higher notes provided. (Works with 4-3-2-3).

Sin Palabras' (Without Words) was written for Rich's 'Bad Little Big Band'. Relaxed Latin style. All high notes on the recording are optional and all solos are written out.

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

Simple Latin based tune written in mostly unision, octaves, counterpoint and block harmonies. Written solos for tenor and trumpet.

This chart captures that island feel of the Caribbean. The simple unison melody is based on the A section of Gershwin's 'I've Got Rhythm'. Calypso feel.

This very hip Latin piece is a bit more challenging than our other titles but many high schools and Colleges will find this a great addition to their library.

'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...

A very playable Latin chart that will be a great addition to your concert. Medium tempo with great melodies, hip harmonies and written solos. Easy to play while making your band sound full and rich. I...

This medium tempo Latin style chart will please audience and your musicians alike. Every section gets a chance to show off. Easy solo changes will allow everyone the chance to improvise. Very cool!

The only vocal selection in our catalogue, this is a swinging blues arranged by Duke Ellington expert Dave Berger.

Pete has captured a funky groove that is reminiscent of the great Horace Silver writing in the 1960's. This classic chart has a touch of R & B built in and is very playable. A great bluesy sound but n...

This Rock chart will please younger bands and audiences alike. Both the melody and solo changes are based on one chord (F7) to allow the inexperienced soloist to stretch out.

Funk Rock groove.

'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...

A moderate tempo rock groove with plenty of unison uses call & response passages stating the melody. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. Two eight measure ensemble sections follow...

This industrial-strength funk/rock chart is fun to play, and audiences will love it also! The groove gets set with bari, bass bone, and bass, and from there you can just Funketabout It! Suggested solo...

Groove Walk' is a great rock chart with character! Goes together easily with a minimum of rehearsal time, and sounds like a million bucks. Open solo section gives everyone a chance to step forward. Pe...