Leichte Big Band Noten der Serie 'Discovery Jazz'

First released in 1992, this excellent blues original has stood the test of time. Perfect for teaching style and introducing the blues scale as a basis for improvisation.

Composed and recorded by jazz legend John Coltrane, this medium tempo blues tune features an easy-to-play melody and solid tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition, the blues changes and mode...

With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this original by Rick Stitzel will quickly become one of your band's favorites. There's plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn...

Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums: includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.

Made popular by Sergio Mendez back in the 60's, this up-tempo samba sounds great with bands with limited experience. The rhythm section parts are all carefully notated and the melodic lines are easy t...

This traditional swing tune from the '40s works great in this easy setting for beginning bands. The moderate swing tempo and easy rhythms provide a perfect model for teaching this style to inexperienc...

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and mod...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...

Written in a medium swing style with an instantly appealing melody and solid ensemble scoring, this arrangement will make beginning bands sound great with limited rehearsal time. Great tune in a fun s...

Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this catchy tune often shows up in pop culture and on the airwaves in addition to the pop charts. This easy ensemble-based arrangement will be instantly recognizable...

Here is the first 'Beatles' hit to reach #1 in the U. S. , and kids still love it. Strong rhythms and a catchy melody are all you need to get your band cooking on this crowd favorite. A great choice f...

Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the 1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy. This easy jazz version features question and answ...

Who would have figured you could play Black Sabbath with a jazz ensemble? This easy arrangement really makes it work with a solid rock foundation and a few harmonic twists along the way. The flexible...

Here is one of a very select group of blues standards that every jazz musician should know. Paul's very easy version makes it accessible to young players and gives beginning improvisers a wonderful pl...

Written as a tribute to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, Rick Stitzel uses plenty of tutti ensemble riffs in creating a chart that's true to this funky style. The solo section can be played by any...

Counting Stars' der amerikanischen Pop-Rock-Band OneRepublic mit seinem unvergesslichen Chorus'Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep...' in einem rockigen Arrangement für junge Bigbands von John Be...

Ihre jungen Jazzmusiker (und ihre Eltern) werden von diesem zugänglichen Arrangement des kultigen 80er-Jahre-Rockhits von Journey nicht genug bekommen können!

One of the best-known hits from the rock group The Doors. Paul's medium tempo rock arrangement is modal in nature making the solo sections easy to handle.

Similar to the trademark version by Ike & Tina Turner, this easy arrangement starts out slow in the beginning, then kicks into high gear to finish out. Saxes take the lead at first, but there is plent...

From the driving rock style to the familiar call and response refrain, this easy arrangement of the Ray Charles classic will be fun to play and easy to learn. (Remember the John Belushi 'Beethoven' sk...

This classic rock hit from the '60s sounds just as dynamic today as when it was first recorded. The saxes and trumpets take turns on the melody, and there is a solo (or soli) for any sax. This one wil...

This huge James Brown hit is sure to be a favorite with all audiences, Jerry's rockin' chart is 8th-note based and easy to learn. Great choice!

One of the rare recent pop tunes that adapts well for young bands, here is the Taio Cruz hit Dynamite in a solid hard-hitting arrangement. The energetic dance groove and catchy melody help to make thi...

Taylor Swift has successfully crossed into the pop music arena with this upbeat and infectious hit. In this easy arrangement, the melody is smartly traded from section to section, and there are no sol...

In dieser einfachen Version des Techno-Rock-Klassikers der Gruppe A-ha aus dem Jahr 1985 stehen die Trompeten im Rampenlicht. Mit einem energiegeladenen Rock-Groove ist dieses Stück für die gesamte Ba...