Chansons de Noël Swing pour Big Band

This timeless standard has been recorded by many jazz artists in a wide variety of styles. Paul Murtha's version is largely tutti ensemble based at a medium slow tempo and is a nice way to teach your...

Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands.

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 This is really not just another blues, but rather an excellent medium swing chart perfect for inexperienced bands. The blues format makes it comfortable for beginning solois...

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Here is a very easy version of Woody Herman's trademark tune. Mike's solid-sounding arrangement features plenty of tutti rhythms along with melody for saxes and answering st...

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Here is a very easy version of Woody Herman's trademark tune. Mike's solid-sounding arrangement features plenty of tutti rhythms along with melody for saxes and answering st...

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...

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...

Written in a classic Basie style, this medium tempo chart is based around the B-flat blues and features easy-to-learn characteristic swing patterns. A great way to introduce beginning bands to swing s...

From the well-known and often recorded Jerome Kern songbook, here is a very easy version of this familiar standard. Rick's moderately paced swing arrangement will sound great with beginning players an...

From the well-known and often recorded Jerome Kern songbook, here is a very easy version of this familiar standard. Rick's moderately paced swing arrangement will sound great with beginning players an...

From the well-known and often recorded Jerome Kern songbook, here is a very easy version of this familiar standard. Rick's moderately paced swing arrangement will sound great with beginning players an...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

Written for Frank Sinatra (and the title track of his 1958 album), this tune epitomizes the cool sounds of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version for beginning bands, written with modest range...

Edmondson - Grade 1-2.

Grades 1-2. (Edmondson).

John Berry has skillfully arranged this Glenn Miller classic for beginning groups and maintained the important elements from the original version. Here is a great way to introduce this important band...

Grade 4. (Lowden)

This standard has been recorded by countless jazz artists including the notable Natalie Cole version on Unforgettable. Jerry has captured the flavor of this version with a solid medium swing chart tha...

One of Peggy Lee's first recorded hits with the Benny Goodman Orchestra was this bluesy swing tune. The vocal part is not that difficult and Jerry's accompaniment works great.

This timeless classic has long been a favorite with jazz singers. Mark's version is in a medium swing style and provides a terrific background for your featured vocalist.