Smart Chart Music

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...

Work some practice with chromatic lines into your ensemble's book with this relaxed rock chart. The two-chord changes in the solo section make for a more carefree soloing experience. A call and respon...

Joe Schaefer has a real handle on the modern funk/rock groove and this chart is sure to please. The great sax writing keeps the piece growing after the melody is stated, setting up the solo sections w...

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.

This funk chart is based on two chord changes which make soloing a breeze. A short interlude (Bridge) provides a break from the 2 chords.

Latin Excursion' ist ein Latin / Rock-Groove im moderaten Tempo und in AABA-Form. Die Melodie des A-Teils hat einen 'Blues-Geschmack' und geht in eine Sax-Solo-Bridge über, die das Stück in den letzte...

Carl hat unserem Katalog eine funky-kraftvolle Rockkomposition hinzugefügt, die Ihre Musiker glücklich machen und fordern wird. Nach einem kraftvollen Eingang, der besonders die Gitarre präsentiert, w...

This 5/4 blues-rock composition recorded on Thad's 'Consummation' album in 1970 will give your students a chance to experience performing in 5/4 meter. Lots of unison gives your students a powerful so...

Andy Farber 'Shag Bag' is an exceptional rock chart featuring a very funky groove that your band will love to perform. Includes solo sections for alto sax and trumpet that can easily be opened up for...

Even eighth ballad written to allow multiple soloists. By leaving out the appropriate section part and substituting the Opt. Solo part, you can feature Alto, Trumpet, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Flute or...

This solo ballad feature has the solo part written for alto sax, trumpet or flute. Written on request of several jazz ensemble teachers who said they could use a 'nice ballad solo feature'. The entire...

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...

Diese wunderbare Ballade war eine Nummer, die Thad in den 1970er Jahren geschrieben und Mel Lewis 1978 auf seinem Album 'Naturally' (Telarc Records) eingespielt hat. Es ist ein beeindruckendes Feature...

Carl Strommen's new ballad is written as an alto sax feature but also includes solo parts to allow a trumpet or trombone to play the solo part. This classy rock ballad allows you to feature one of you...

Andy Farber is a master at composing beautiful ballads. Your Alto Sax soloist is supported by tasty brass backgrounds and lush soli sections. It's a great feature for the whole band and a wonderful ch...

This sensitive ensemble ballad is one of Thad's most beautiful compsitions. Skillfully re-score in a lower key while keeping the original lines allowing students to experience this masterpiece. A grea...

This beautifully composed rock ballad features your lead Alto player. Rich harmonies make for a lush cushion behind the soloist. The improvised section includes chord changes and a written solo as an...

Even eighth ballad written to allow multiple soloists. By leaving out the appropriate section part and substituting the Opt. Solo part, you can feature Alto, Trumpet, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Flute or...

Has the feel of L'il Darlin' but quite different melodically and harmonically. Easy to play and very smooth.

A Rock Ballad featuring short melodic solis for the saxophone section and trombone section and written melody solos for piano, tenor sax and trumpet.

Carl Strommen's new ballad is written as an alto sax feature but also includes solo parts to allow an trumpet or trombone to play the solo part. The classy rock ballad allow you to feature one of your...

Constructed to highlight the tenor sax solo, Thad has once again created a masterpiece from the time honored blues in F major.

Bring pure groove and stylish elegance to the stage with "Busy Woman Blues"! As the premier vocal feature in the Smart Chart Music catalog, this piece captivates with an infectious, swinging blues fee...

This swingin' minor blues features a unison sax melody and plenty of call & response between brass and saxes. Solo sections can be opened up and it ends with a spot for your drummer.

Med. tempo 12 bar Blues in C written in a 'Classic' Count Basie style that can get your band in a groove quickly.