Hal Leonard

Here's one of the classic bebop tunes of all time. Sonny Rollins' famous melody is expertly arranged here in the little big band format. Great sounds for small groups!

Dedicated to the great jazz vocalist Betty Carter, this exciting new up-tempo swing chart is the opening cut on Bobby Watson's big band album, 'Tailor Made' (Columbia CK 53416). This 'burner' is perfe...

recorded by the Pratt Brothers Big Band on Groovy Encounters

recorded by Bobby Watson on Tailor Made

Written in a medium swing style, this arrangement features each section as well as the ensemble as a whole. There is also plenty of solo space with comfortable chord changes and a variety of ensemble...

In this engaging medium swing chart by trombone great Curtis Fuller, the melody is first stated by trombone, then enhanced by the brass and sax sections. Don's swinging arrangement features a flexible...

This popular standard gets the full Canadian Brass treatment in this big band setting. Written in a medium swing style every section gets a workout in this swingin' chart.

Legendary composer/performer Wayne Shorter has contributed many outstanding jazz standards over the years. On Speak No Evil, one of his best-known gems, Mike Tomaro has created a beautiful arrangement...

In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic enough that it still really swings! A great introducti...

Recorded on the landmark album 'Kind of Blue', this Miles Davis blues standard is a perfect improvising tool for beginning players, and a great introduction to a legendary jazz figure.

Arranged in a medium swing Basie style, this sultry chart is a terrific feature for a trumpet soloist. There are plenty of tasty ensemble accompaniment figures along the way, and the solo part is comp...

Irving Berlin's tuneful standard was put back on the map with the classic scene from Mel Brooks' movie 'Young Frankenstein'. This clever arrangement alternates between a 2-beat feel and straight ahead...

This popular song from the 1920s has been recorded by pop and jazz artists alike. Here's an imaginative swing version scored with easy rhythms and modest ranges. With a familiar melody and great feel,...

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...