Originally composed for the 1963 film The Pink Panther, this familiar tune has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the energetic samba version rec...
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Including open solo space for any player, here's a swingin' chart on theEllington classic arranged for a small group setting. Your browser d...
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Nobody could swing like the Duke! Here is his medium swing standard In a Mellow Tone skillfully arranged for the six-horn format that also includes...
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With its modal chord structure, this Coltrane classic is a great solo vehicle within the small band setting. Your browser does not support t...
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Here's a classic Ellington ballad cast for small band and featuring tenor sax. Wonderful reharmonizations and skilled scoring. Your browser ...
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Using a wide variety of scoring styles, this great-sounding arrangement takes full advantage of the six-horn format. There is solo space for tenor ...
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Originally recorded by the New Orleans funk band, The Meters, Hey Pocky Way is fashioned here by Eric Richards in the style of the Dirty Dozen Bras...
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Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version of this familiar hit originally recorded by The Beatles. After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shift...
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Recorded by Weather Report on their landmark album Heavy Weather in 1977, Havona epitomizes the high-energy jazz fusion style of Jaco Pastorius. Th...
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This familiar tune from the 1930s has become a favorite with jazzers over the years. Here's a wonderfully crafted arrangement in the six-horn forma...
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In this small band format, Michael Mossman carefully maintains the medium swing style and flavor of the original Miles Davis version, but then adds...
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In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this medium uptempo jazz standard from Miles Davis works perfectly in this 6-horn format. Carefully using the ...
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One of the most dynamic hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, here is a great sounding arrangement creatively scored in a small group setting. Tenor an...
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A jazz standard from the legendary Sonny Rollins, Doxy is arranged here in a very playable and appealing swing setting for little big band. Tenor s...
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Mike Tomaro uses tight harmonies and a smooth Bossa Nova style to revisit this timeless standard. A perfect fit for the 6-horn format, and a nice c...
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Similar to Lee Morgan's famous Sidewinder, this tune is written in a moderate soul jazz vein. Mark's funky arrangement for 6 horns and rhythm secti...
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Arranged here in a brisk up tempo swing style, much of the first chorus is unison for all the horns. After a solo section featuring alto sax then t...
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This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the small band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but w...
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Featuring a sophisticated level of scoring even within the 6 horn format, Michael Mossman brings a fresh and creative touch to this well-known Lati...
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Sounding full and richly varied, here is a great 6-horn chart on the timeless Kenny Dorham standard. The melody is first stated by a trio of trumpe...
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Josef Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from the 1977 album “Heavy Weather.” Arranged...
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Here is a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by Charlie Parker. The chart starts out in a funk style and then alternates with swing sections. So...
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Milt Jackson's signature blues tune has become a well-known jazz standard, and Mark's arrangement makes it sound great in this 6-horn format. Featu...
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Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. Mark's adap...
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Using duet pairings mixed in with counterlines and background figures from the entire ensemble, this medium swing chart is scored for small bandbut...
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One of the most famous jazz waltzes ever written, this Little Big Band setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to creat...
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Even though this is scored for just 6 horns, the writing is sophisticated and full sounding. Written in 3/4 but featuring an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove,...
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Grades 2-3. (Holmes)
Written in a ballad style featuring the trumpet at the beginning, this arrangement also includes short solos for all 4 horn parts.
With a moderate Latin tempo and great-sounding 4-horn voicings, here is a nice change of pace for your young combo.
Simply fun to play and to listen to! The perfect “jammin'” tune for opening up the solo section.
This classic blues tune is a perfect introduction for young players intothe distinctive world of jazz master Thelonious Monk. Play this one slo w o...
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Classic minor swing tune in a medium tempo.
Jazz giant Sonny Rollins created an enduring classic with this catchy Latin tune. This will give your soloists an opportunity to explore the major ...
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In this easy combo version of the Miles Davis modal classic, the melody can be performed as a feature for the bass player, or you can use the cues ...
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Sidewinder, Arr. John Berry Jazz Combo Grade 2 Your browser does not support the audio element.
One of the most recognizable television themes ever written, this has been a favorite melody with jazz players for years. It works great in thiscom...
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Satin Doll, Arr. Gordon Goodwin Jazz Combo Grade 2
The familiar bass line and melody riffs from this Mancini classic adapt perfectly for jazz combo in this easy arrangement by John Berry.
Made famous by George Benson. Easy chord changes for soloing.
This medium swing standard by jazz master Charlie Parker gives even young players a great opportunity to learn style and an introduction to improvi...
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One of the best jazz ballads ever written! A marvelous down tune skillfully adapted for young combos. Your browser does not support the audi...
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Roger Holmes does a nice job of capturing the essence of Dizzy's landmark Latin/jazz composition in this easy setting for jazz combo. Your b...
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Swing classic from the Count Basie Orchestra.
Here is a nice change of pace for jazz combo with an easy version of this Ellington favorite. Your browser does not support the audio element.
The well-known “Peanuts” theme never fails to be a crowd pleaser! This easy combo arrangement features tutti scoring on the light rock theme, then ...
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One of the most distinctive jazz tunes ever written, this medium swing gem from Benny Golson is a great soloing vehicle for young combos. Jump, Jiv...
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