Young Jazz Ensemble

Of Stevie Wonder's many hits in the early '70s, this is one of his most distinctive and tuneful. Written in a light rock style, this excellent arrangement features soaring melodies and strong ensemble...

From the premier jump swing band in the land, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, here is their most requested tune. The tempo is bright swing, and the riffs are hot and sassy. Solos for alto and trumpet can be pla...

The genius of Cole Porter shines through in this familiar standard. Roger's medium tempo chart is a swinger that goes together easily. Great sounds!

Tenor sax and trumpet take the spotlight on this familiar standard arranged here in a medium swing style. The interaction with the full band is marvelous, and after the solo section a roaring sax soli...

What a tasty-sounding swing original by Rick Stitzel! This minor blues features a catchy melody, solid ensemble writing, and a perfect solo setting for just about any player. Works great for festivals...

Creative use of unisons will give young groups added confidence, and the polished ensemble writing adds just the right contrasts in this Basie-style masterpiece.

This sultry laid back swing tune was made famous by Peggy Lee, and in the hands of Sammy Nestico you just know you are in for something special. Great writing for young groups.

The academy award-winning song from Monsters, Inc. makes a very nice swing chart for jazz ensemble. With Randy Newman's unmistakable style and John Berry's expertise for young players, you can't go wr...

Arranged here in a Basie swing style, this solid chart will make young bands sound great. Including some sophisticated harmonies and creative ensemble lines, this upbeat arrangement is sure to become...

Beatles songs often work well in surprising settings. Mark Taylor takes this Lennon and McCartney favorite and transforms it into a swingin' jazz waltz! After a short unison riff sets up the style, th...

This Vince Guaraldi hit from the '60s is arranged by John Berry using a light rock style and features the saxes on the melody. Includes solos for alto and trumpet.

Sammy's unparalleled craftsmanship is evident in this masterpiece for younger bands. In one tempo throughout, there's a hint of 'march style' and more than a hint of solid ensemble writing.

Santana continues to capture the limelight with his award winning CD. His most recent hit is this medium tempo Latin tune, creatively arranged for young groups by Roger Holmes.

Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-...

From the group Journey, this power ballad from 1981 has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the hit TV series Glee as well as multiple uses in film and even on Broadway. Sure to be a hit again!

Recorded by The Police and written in a distinctive reggae/rock vein, this is definitely not just your run-of-the-mill pop tune! Paul uses inventive colors and skilled ensemble writing to take advanta...

La musique du groupe de rock Queen est toujours amusante à jouer, en particulier ce tube qui comporte un solo de saxophone alto dans le début lent, puis l'ensemble du groupe dans la partie rapide. Il...

Introduisez le 6/8 dans votre ensemble de jazz avec cet excellent arrangement de la ballade à succès de Metallica, tirée de leur album historique Black.

Made famous by Sergio Mendez and Brazil '66, you are sure to recognize the tune even if you don't know it by its title. Featuring a great Latin groove, this is a natural for change of pace programming...

L'un des airs les plus funky jamais écrits, voici le September de Earth, Wind & Fire dans une version destinée aux jeunes groupes. Paul Murtha a su capturer le groove contagieux de l'original. Vous ne...

Un arrangement cubain de Cha-cha-chá de O, Christmas Tree en 4/4 ? Oui, c'est cela ! Cette version originale de l'une des chansons de Noël les plus appréciées a tout pour plaire. Des parties amusantes...

Le swing moyen classique de Basie convient parfaitement à cette excellente partition. Le tempo suggéré est de 118 BPM, et la tessiture de la trompette solo va jusqu'au sol écrit. Les solos sont fourni...

Composed in the '40s and originally recorded by the Andrew Sisters, Christmas Island has been recorded countless times since then, notably by Ella Fitzgerald and also by Leon Redbone (used in the movi...

Composée en 1963 et initialement enregistrée par Andy Williams, cette chanson préférée des fêtes est restée populaire au fil des ans et a été enregistrée par d'innombrables artistes. Traitée ici dans...

Paul Jennings' simple, effective setting of this jazz classic is an impressive piano feature and a great way to teach swing style.