Hal Leonard partitions big band

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...

If it says swingin' in the title, you know you have a potential winner. Rick Stitzel doesn't disappoint in this outstanding chart on this familiar blues. It's also a great tune for solos!

This traditional swing tune from the '40s works great in this easy setting for beginning bands. The moderate swing tempo and easy rhythms provide a perfect model for teaching this style to inexperienc...

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...

One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...

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 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...

Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great ba...

Good medium tempo swing tunes are sometimes hard to find for vocalists. Jerry's well-written arrangement of this great tune is sure to be a hit with all ages. The band gets a chance to open up as well...

Here is the tune that helped propel Frank Sinatra to stardom! Jerry's arrangement is a great fit for vocal soloist with jazz ensemble and features a solo for alto sax and a shout chorus for the full b...

Bring pure joy and timeless swing elegance to the stage! "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" is one of the most beloved jazz standards of all time and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Set in a relaxed medium...

Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me is a timeless masterpiece from the legendary catalog of Duke Ellington. In this stylish arrangement for big band and vocal soloist, the classic standard unfolds its fu...

Bring a touch of sophisticated charm to your next concert with the timeless standard "I Remember You," masterfully arranged by Roger Holmes. Published by Hal Leonard, this captivating medium-tempo cha...

Always a favorite with jazz singers, here's a swingin' up-tempo version propelled by solid ensemble backgrounds and a nice swing feel. Also included is a short feature spot for the full band alone as...

Made popular recently thanks to a recording by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, this wonderful jazz standard from the '30s has also been featured on the TV show Glee. This up-tempo swing chart can be used...

Roger's medium swing setting of this Jerome Kern favorite will be a joy to perform. Great ensemble writing and a powerhouse ending help make this one a must.

The critically acclaimed movie 'Bird' stirred new enthusiasm for jazz master Charlie Parker. Roger's spectacular arrangement of the 'national anthem of bop' is a great show piece for your sax section.

Bring true blues and jazz authenticity to your concert stage with the timeless classic "Every Day I Have The Blues"! Renowned through legends like B.B. King and Joe Williams with the Count Basie Orche...

Bring pure jazz groove and infectious energy to the stage with the legendary classic "Groove Merchant"! This first-class arrangement in a laid-back "Medium Shuffle" tempo showcases any big band at its...

Bring timeless elegance and pure romance to your concert stage with the unforgettable jazz standard "The Way You Look Tonight." This masterful arrangement by Holmes, published by Hal Leonard, puts you...

Bring the immortal spirit of the swing era straight to your stage! "In The Mood" is undoubtedly one of the most famous and beloved jazz anthems of all time, popularized worldwide by the legendary Glen...

All aboard for the unmistakable energy of the Golden Age of Jazz! With "Take The A-Train", the legendary signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra penned by Billy Strayhorn, you bring an absolute...

Paul has taken the famous Les Brown version and adapted it for younger groups. The authentic style of the original is still there in this classy arrangement of a classic from the swing era.

Bring pure emotion and deep blues to the stage with "God Bless The Child," masterfully arranged by Sammy Nestico and published by Hal Leonard. This timeless jazz standard provides the perfect opportun...

Bring the unmistakable swing of the golden era to your stage! "Moten Swing" is one of the most legendary classics in big band history and remained an essential staple in the repertoire of the renowned...