George Shutack: Leichte Noten

Feature any instrument in your group on this swinging chart. The soloist is surrounded by full ensemble work, and an open solo section provides space to stretch out (written or ad lib). Scored for 4 h...

A riff-style melody reminiscent of early Basie tunes, blues-based changes, and an open solo section are the winning ingredients in this very easy swing chart. Written or ad lib solos for all are inclu...

Many of the famous Count Basie chart were built on riffs, or short melodic ideas that were repeated several times over the blues progression. This swing original at the very easy level is the perfect...

Feature any two players in your band on this chart that pays tribute to the great Oliver Nelson. Parts are provided to allow the choice of virtually any pairing of instruments on the featured duet. Rh...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for groups at the very easy level to learn. The approachable blues changes in F...

Inspired by the music of the great Count Basie Orchestra, this is a perfect vehicle for teaching the swing idiom. It features a riff-based tune, lots of full ensemble work, and blues changes. Sample w...

The solid rock feel coupled with blues changes will make even the youngest players feel comfortable. With a strong melody, great ensemble writing, and an open solo section, this easy level chart will...

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy...

George Shutack captures the flavor of New Orleans in this new chart. The driving street beat will have everyone feeling the groove and the wind. players will love playing the blues drenched horn lines...

A key component of any successful jazz ensemble is a strong sense of rhythm. For this, musicians must not only be able to execute rhythmic figures properly, but must also be able to play appropriate s...

The solid rock feel coupled with blues changes will make even the youngest players feel comfortable. With a strong melody, great ensemble writing, and an open solo section, this easy level chart will...

Combining a pensive melody and rich harmonies, this beautiful easy level rock ballad is the perfect showcase for trumpet soloist. The solo part is entirely written out (no improvisation required), and...

Combining a pensive melody and rich harmonies, this beautiful easy level rock ballad is the perfect showcase for trumpet soloist. The solo part is entirely written out (no improvisation required), and...

With a haunting melody and lush voicings, this beautiful rock ballad is the perfect showcase for solo alto sax, trumpet or trombone. Solo sheets for less experienced soloists are provided. Duration 3:...

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy...

Paying tribute to the great Thad Jones, this expressive ballad provides a perfect showcase for flugelhorn (or trumpet). The beautiful melody is supported by a lush harmonic pad, and the lyrical solo p...

Paying tribute to the great Thad Jones, this expressive ballad provides a perfect showcase for flugelhorn (or trumpet). The beautiful melody is supported by a lush harmonic pad, and the lyrical solo p...

This beautiful 8/8 ballad is the perfect showcase for your trumpet soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace easy level chart. While there is a short se...

Here is the perfect chart to feature Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Beautiful scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an e...

Featuring trumpet, this easy level chart opens with a rubato introduction and solo melodic statement before the slow bossa groove takes over. Lush ensemble writing throughout provides a perfect settin...

In this unique Latin setting of Johann Pachelbel's most famous theme, written or ad lib solos are included for all, as well as a written piano solo. A classic that has become part of many Christmas re...

With the release of this chart, beginning jazz bands finally have a chance to jump on the famous Chili Pepper bandwagon. Featuring all the rhythmic and melodic elements that have made its predecessors...

With the release of this chart, developing jazz bands finally have a chance to jump on the famous Chili Pepper bandwagon. Featuring all the rhythmic and melodic elements that have made its predecessor...

This bossa nova original is a tip of the hat to jazz legend Horace Silver. Based on the chord progression to one of Silver's most famous compositions, Song For My Father, this accessible chart provide...

From the opening notes to the final chord, this exciting Latin original features a strong melody, open solo space for all (written or ad lib), and plenty of full ensemble work. Duration 3:05.