First Edition Series

A solid swing tune featuring an open solo section, modest brass ranges, and lots of full-ensemble scoring. Playable by 12-17 pieces, each set comes with a sheet of written solo lines for all instrumen...

Jedes Programm braucht einen tollen Funk-Titel und dieses neue Original von George Shutack bringt Ihr nächstes Konzert auf Hochtouren. Es bietet viel Spielspaß für die ganze Band und im offenen Solo-A...

Eine eingängige Melodie, bluesige Harmonien und ein treibender Rockgroove versprechen in diesem mittel-leichtem Titel jede Menge Spielspaß! Jedes Set enthält optionale Stimmen für Flöte, Klarinette, H...

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...

All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and e...

Everyone needs an infusion of the blues now and then and this chart for medium easy groups delivers. With a swinging melody, ensemble work at all dynamic levels and an open solo section (written or ad...

Instrumentation: standard jazz ensemble (playable by 12-17 pieces) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba & vibes Style: Slow Bossa Grade: Easy Featuring trumpet, this easy level chart opens with a r...

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...

This swing original features great scoring and a solid melody. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation for medium easy groups. Written with reduced instrumentation (1...

This easy level swing excursion was commissioned by the School District 45 Jazz Band in Villa Park (IL). It serves equally well as a concert opener or closer, and will teach and/or reinforce basic swi...

Here is the perfect vehicle for students to learn the essentials of swing rhythms and phrasing. The blues harmonies create a foundation that players will feel comfortable with in both ensemble section...

Commissioned by the South Dakota Music Education Association for the First Annual SD Middle School All-State Jazz Band, this straight ahead minor blues provides medium easy groups with a multitude of...

This swing chart is the perfect vehicle to give your group the change to move past the blues. The strong melody couples perfectly with the solid ensemble writing to create an abundance of teaching opp...

Many of Count Basie's greatest charts started with him playing the melody with his rhythm section and this accessible chart provides your pianist with that experience. This great blues chart also incl...

The plunger has been an important effect in jazz since Duke Ellington's band made it a staple in their repertoire. This swing chart gives developing groups a great chance to learn about this unique te...

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy level swinger has...

Der ideale Swing-Titel für Anfängerbands mit wesentlichen Swingphrasen, einer starken Melodie und ausnotierten Soli.

Ein treibendes Latin-Feeling ist die Grundlage dieses neuen Charts von Doug Beach. Mit einer starken Melodie, soliden Voicings und einem offenen Soloteil ist dieses Stück nicht nur eine großartige Wah...

Ein treibendes Latin-Feeling ist die Grundlage dieses neuen Charts von Doug Beach. Mit einer starken Melodie, soliden Voicings und einem offenen Soloteil ist dieses Stück nicht nur eine großartige Wah...

Inspiriert von Sting bietet dieser Big Band-Titel im Popsound mit eingängiger Melodie und modernen Harmonien eine großartige Abwechslung für Ihr Repertoire.

Doug Beach has crafted a dramatic ballad the features either Alto Saxophone or Trumpet. The haunting melody over minor changes will be an excellent showcase for your soloist. Doug uses a variety of co...

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...

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...