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A moderate tempo funk/rock groove with plenty of unison and ensemble parts. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. A unison 'call & response' section follows the solos, then it's bac...

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

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...

A nice medium tempo blues in Bb with the shout chorus in Eb . This composition captures some of the 'cool school' style that was popular on the West & East coasts in the 50's. Written solos, piano voi...

Great medium tempo blues in Bb that captures the small group feel of the Blue Note recordings from the 1950's & 60's for the full jazz ensemble. Medium tempo Bb blues.

This Medium/Fast blues in Fm provides a solid big band ensemble study for your students. The writing contains plenty of call and response between sections and has ample room for solos. Moderate brass...

Check out this unique chart! This shuffle/blues is fun to play, as it switches from a shuffle feel to straight swing for the shout chorus. Lots of room for solos. Oo-Bop!

This straight ahead swinging blues is just what the doctor ordered! Reasonable ranges for the brass, with plenty of call-and-response between sax section and brass. A great set of out choruses brings...

Relaxed cool jazz feel.

Slow Funk - Part of Thad's 'Suite For Pops'

Another winner to follow the success of Mike's 'Barbeque Wings' and 'Barbeque Sauce.' Based on slightly altered blues changes, a funky intro sets up this great chart but strays occasionally with some...

Bob and Weave' has a distinctive hip-hop groove that will be a great change-of-pace selection for your band! As the title says, there is a lot of interplay between sections making this lots of fun to...

Extended blues form shifts from a Swing Shuffle to a Funk bridge then back again. Optional lead trumpet notes save chops but won't take the energy away from this chart.

That Toddlin' Town'. Medium Swing Tempo.

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

Medium groove Basie style written as a tribute to the great Ernie Wilkins. This one really lays well with solos for tenor and trumpet. Includes well-written sax soli.

A tasty up-tempo swinger in the true Basie style. A great opener that has numerous solo spots to give everyone a chance to shine. This chart will give your band a solid mature sound. Includes an optio...

A medium tempo swinger featuring plenty of call and response hence the title 'Cross Talk.' A must for your library as it presents the classic big band jazz sound with the emphasis on call & response....

Here's a great Basie Style Swing chart! Starts off with a (written) piano solo, and then saxes take the theme before the rest of the band kicks in. Familiar Basie-style ending modulating upward, creat...

This medium tempo swing chart has a laid-back bouncy feel, and is very playable. Lots of space for solos on a blues scale. Goes together quickly, and bound to be a favorite for the band!

For band directors who have a good rhythm section and at least one soloist capable of handling a fast tempo, this one makes a great vehicle to show off your strong soloist(s). Based on the changes to...

That Toddlin' Town' Medium Swing Tempo