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Recorded on the DMP compact disc entitled Gently (DMP CD 534), this Bob Mintzer original provides medium advanced groups with an opportunity to experience the sensitive side of the swing style. Soft i...

This straight-ahead swinger for developing groups incorporates touches of the blues and some misterioso voicings for a fresh, unique sound. Saxophones and brass trade melodic phrases, and a written or...

Developing jazz bands will love this moderate swing composition by film composer Lennie Niehaus. Important jazz concepts that should be in every aspiring jazz musician's vocabulary are taught and rein...

Ample use of fundamental swing figures and confidence-building ensemble statements make this very easy swing original a wonderful educational experience. The solo section can be opened up for several...

As the title implies, this one is all about playing with a solid sense of time in the swing idiom. A strong melody and an open solo section further enhances this wonderful teaching vehicle for younger...

This relaxed swing chart featuring fundamental blues figures provides young jazz musicians with the necessary background to move on to more advanced literature. Two sample solos transposed for any ins...

Featuring a solid bass line, an infectious melody, and swinging ensemble figures throughout, this chart really lives up to its name. Articulations and dynamics are clearly indicated to help ensure a s...

This medium swing original pays tribute to the great Peter Sellers and The Pink Panther film series. The relaxed groove and use of fundamental swing figures make it a wonderful teaching vehicle for yo...

This swing chart is an excellent introduction to the blues, one of the essential styles of jazz. Young players are kept in their comfort zone thanks to solid ensemble writing and fundamental swing fig...

The title for this chart comes from the idea that every good rehearsal is like a workout - that during a jazz rehearsal, the band room becomes something of a jazz gymnasium. This straight-ahead blues...

Here's an easy, straight-ahead swing chart that has it all - an abundance of basic figures, a clever melody, written or ad lib open solo section and plenty of full ensemble work. Playable by 12-17 pla...

Featuring ample use of fundamental swing figures and abundant ensemble work, this solid blues chart in the style of the great Count Basie Orchestra provides a wonderful educational experience for youn...

Showcase your lead alto and trumpet players in this unique duet feature! The lyrical melody and solid swing groove combine to create a chart that provides a wonderful change of pace. Solo spots are gi...

One of the most important styles of music to teach is the relaxed swing style made famous by the great Count Basie Band. This chart provides you with all of the necessary ingredients to expose your st...

Based on the chord progression to the Sonny Rollins' classic Pent-Up House, this moderate swing original can be played slightly slower or faster than the indicated tempo (quarter note = 160) as long a...

Commissioned by well known educator Dr. John Bradley for the Augusta State University Jazz Band, this light swing chart has something for everyone. Starting out with a two feel on the melody, it build...

The title says it all! This catchy, hard-swinging trumpet section feature will provide excitement for any concert setting. From the opening bar, through the solos, and into the shout chorus, you won't...

A frontline trio of trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax navigates the twists and turns of this creative swing original. With a minor-tinged melody, very hip harmonies, and a great call-and-response betwe...

Commissioned by noted educator Dr. John Bradley, this features a frontline of tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone in a straight ahead swing setting. The minor blues changes and solid ensemble work...

This cooking blues chart will fit perfectly in any program. From the opening bar to the final chord, it keeps everyone involved. The solo section is perfect for opening it up to any player as sheets a...

From the opening line to the final chord, this medium advanced chart bristles with excitement. Rich voicings, a superb melody and a relentless swing feel make it a perfect program opener or closer. In...

From the final recording by trumpet icon Maynard Ferguson (Maynard Ferguson - The One And Only Maynard Ferguson), this bright swing chart opens with a sizzling intro that tells everyone right away tha...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2010 All State Jazz Ensemble, this medium advanced swing chart provides a wealth of teaching opportunities. Writte...

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for their All-State Jazz Ensemble in the year 2000, this chart holds challenges for all. From the opening horn line to the...

5 Sax, 5 Trp, 5 Pos + Rhythm.