Big Band Jazz Charts

#BB142 | Ain’t Messin’ Around / 50.00

Level 4 Rock/Funk This groovin’ laid back rock/funk chart features great ensemble sections to give your band a chance to show off their abilities and also features the trumpet and the trombone trading solos in the solo section and includes a challenging bass part. Composed and Arranged by Erik Sherburne.

Ain’t Messin’ Around–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Rock Chart

 


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#BB113 | Angled Angels/ 50.00 Angled Angels

Level 3/Bob Turner. This Holiday favorite is a down and dirty Jazz/Rock chart of “Angels We Have Heard on High” and features a written solo in the Tenor Sax part. Plenty of Funk in this chart.

Angled Angels Big Band–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 


#BB129 | Bluesin’ Around Town / 50.00

Level 2 /Erik Sherburne. This easy blues chart is accessible for young Jazz Ensembles and was originally written for a Junior High Jazz Band. This is a great chart for beginning bands.

Bluesin’ Around Town-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 


BB109-Catchin-the-Trane-Big-Band#BB109 | Catchin’ the Trane / 50.00 Catchin the Trane

This swing blues chart is fairly easy to play and sounds great. This chart has been rearranged for big band from the flexible instrumentation chart by the same name. Chords are written into all the horn parts in the solo section so that any player will have the opportunity to take a solo.

Catchin’ the Trane SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 


BB108-Chica-Bonita-Big-Band#BB108 | Chica Bonita / 50.00 Chica Bonita

This Afro-Cuban Latin chart has a driving rhythm with a cool ostinato written into the piano part that keeps things moving along. It is taken directly from our smash hit Flexible Instrumentation chart by the same name. Additional percussion parts are included for added authenticity. The open solo section has chords written in every part so that you can feature your best player. This challenging chart will give your band something to work on.

Chica Bonita-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


#BB151 Don’t Blame the Salsa / 50.00

Level 4 Salsa. Composed and arranged by Erik Sherburne, this challenging up tempo Latin chart features the Tenor Sax in the solo section. Play the solo as written or ad-lib.

Don’t Blame the Salsa–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Big Band Jazz Chart

 


#BB119 | Don’t Let Up / 50.00

Level 3 /Erik Sherburne. As the title suggests, Don’t Let Up, doesn’t let up. A groovin’ shuffle bass line starts it off and then the band kicks it and it’s showtime! Each section gets it moment to show off and a solo section with straight ahead blues that can be opened up to feature individual players. A great opener to get the crowd going!

Don’t Let Up-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 


#BB125 | Easy Does It / 50.00

Level 3 /Erik Sherburne. This chart is a laid back rock ballad with swinging sixteenth notes that give this chart that special feel and features the lead trumpet.

Easy Does It-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 


#BB122 | El Fuego de la Tierra/ 50.00

Level 5 /Erik Sherburne. El Fuego de la Tierra, the fire of the earth, is an exciting, high-energy samba chart. Each section is featured at various points throughout the chart with any open solo section and a unison soli section followed by interplay between the groups and ending with a big latin shout chorus that would end an impressive festival performance!

El Fuego de la Tierra-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


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#BB115 | Exactly Like That Big Band/ 50.00

Level 3 /Bob Turner. This original rock chart has a great slow rock feel with a solo section in the middle which includes a written out Alto Sax solo and can be opened up for additional solos.

Exactly Like That Big Band–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 


#BB147 | Fill in the Gap / 50.00

Level 5; Swing; Composed and Arranged by Len Pierro; This advanced swing chart is not for the novice band and features multiple open solo sections. All solo sections are ad-lib.

Fill in the Gap–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of Swing Chart

 


#BB133 | First Funky Noel / 50.00

Level 3 /Erik Sherburne, Arrg. This funky version of the holiday favorite The First Noel, is accessible for younger jazz ensembles.

First Funky Noel-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 


#BB132 | Gettin’ Down / 50.00

Level 2 /Steve Shanley. This easy Swing chart is written as a Second-Line Swing and is accessible for beginning bands.

Gettin’ Down-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 


#BB141 | Gettin’ Funky on the Housetop / 50.00

This funky holiday chart is based on the classic “Up on the Housetop” and is a great addition to your holiday Jazz concert. Composed and Arranged by Erik Sherburne.

Gettin’ Funky on the Housetop–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Jazz Combo Chart.

 


#BB148 God Rest Ye Merry Funkymen / 50.00

Level 4 Funk. This Funky version of the traditional Christmas carol, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, was arranged by Erik Sherburne, is a great chart for you next holiday concert and features the Alto Sax in the solo section which is also open for other players to take a turn.

God Rest Ye Merry Funkymen–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Big Band Jazz Chart


#BB121 | Good King What’s His Name / 50.00

Level 3 Traditional/Bob Turner. This holiday rock chart is based on Good King Wenceslas with multiple “feel” and key changes thoughout.

Good King What’s His Name–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Jazz Combo Chart.

 
 


#BB139 | Hep Cat Blues / 50.00

Level 4 Blues This big band blues chart by Bob Turner features several great unison ensemble sections to give your band a chance to show off their abilities. Great blues chart! Composed and Arranged by Bob Turner.

Hep Cat Blues–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Blues Chart

 


#BB130 | Hip Hip Hop / 50.00

Level 2 /Steve Shanley. This funky big band chart plays easy for younger bands.

Hip Hip Hop-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 
 


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#BB116 | Home on the Range / 50.00

Level 3 /Daniel E. Kelley. Yes, it’s that Home on the Range. This rock chart is a cross between cool and corn. The solo section features a written out solo for the Tenor Sax and can be opened up for additional solos.

Home on the Range–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Jazz Combo Chart.

 


BB105-Hot-Potato-Big-Band#BB105 | Hot Potato / 50.00 Hot Potato

This medium swing chart has been rearranged for big band from the Flexible Instrumentation chart by the same name. The Tenor 1 part includes a suggested solo in the solo section but there are chords written into every part so you can open that section up for additional soloing. The rhythm section parts are written out so your band can easily find that groove you’re looking for. A great medium swing chart for your next concert.

Hot Potato SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


#BB138 | In Earnest / 50.00

Level 4 Rock This straight ahead swing chart by Len Pierro features the sax section with several ensemble sections to give your sax section a chance to show off their abilities and also features the trumpet and piano in the solo sections. Great sock chorus, too. Composed and Arranged by Len Pierro

In Earnest–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Swing Chart

 


#BB120 | In the Pocket / 50.00

Level 4 /Erik Sherburne. Sit back, relax, and let the groove take over. Not too fast, not too slow, not too loud, not too soft…it’s like Goldilocks wrote a funk rock chart. The rhythm section isn’t featured but they are “felt” and are key to holding the band together.

In the Pocket-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 


#BB149 | It’s Our Turn Now / 50.00

Level 4 Driving Rock. A rock chart with a great driving rock beat that features the Tenor Sax in the solo section but anyone, and at the end of the solo section, everyone can join in.

It’s Our Turn Now–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Big Band Jazz Chart


#BB128 | It’s That Simple / 50.00

Level 3 /Erik Sherburne. A shuffle with a brass band shuffle feel. It’s that simple!

It’s That Simple-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 


BB107-Just-Chillin-Big-Band#BB107 | Just Chillin’ / 50.00 Just Chillin

This laid back, easy going swing chart features a two feel with a four feel at the bridge. The solo section has chords written into the Tenor 1 part. This chart has been rearranged from the Flexible Instrumentation chart by the same name. As with all of our charts, the rhythm section parts are written out so your band can find that groove you’re looking for.

Just Chillin’ SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


#BB127 | Knockout / 50.00

Level MA /Erik Sherburne. Knockout knocks it out of the park with a driving rock beat. Ranges are within reach for younger brass players and there is a written solo in the tenor sax part. Great for the developing band.

Knockout-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 


BB104-Lucked-Out-Big-Band#BB104 | Lucked Out / 50.00 Lucked Out

This up tempo swing chart requires a more mature band to play it. There are some really challenging rhythm section parts which also includes an “Open Time” section in the middle which will allow them the opportunity to experiment with time and feel, not the easiest concept to grasp. The Tenor Sax is the featured soloist in this chart which includes a suggested solo if the Tenor player wants to go in that direction. Possibilities abound with this challenging swing chart.

Lucked Out SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


#BB136 | Marionette / 50.00

Level 3 Swing This medium swing is a killer chart that swings hard! Muted brass add some intriguing colors, and a great trombone soli will engage those players in your group. There is also some quality shout-chorus writing that will expose your students to all of the challenges of great ensemble playing. Highly recommended!

Marionette–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Big Band Jazz Chart

 


BB112-MrJingles

#BB112 | Mister Jingles / 50.00 Mister Jingles

Level 3/Bob Turner. This light hearted Jazz Waltz version of the holiday favorite “Jingle Bells” features a written piano solo near the end of the piece. Don’t forget to swing it!

Mister Jingles Big Band–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 


#BB118 | Modern Swing / 50.00

Level 4/Erik Sherburne. Written with the idea to use contemporary jazz harmonies, no V-I cadences, but still be accessible to the developing jazz artist, Modern Swing is a great change of pace tune to add to your repertoire. It sounds more difficult than it is, but it will challenge the band with interesting counterpoint and dissonant harmonies and chord progressions.

Modern Swing–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


BB110-More-or-Less-Big-Band#BB110 | More or Less / 50.00 More or Less

This slow Funk chart has a great feel and has been rewritten directly from the Flexible Instrumentation chart by the same name. The piano ostinato is written into the part so your band can easily find that funky feel. Easy chord structure and repeated patterns make this chart play easier than it sounds. The solo section is a four bar repeat with one chord and can be left open for solos. There is an optional repeat so you can play the ensemble part and then loop back to the solo section for added interest.

More or Less SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


#BB135 | Muy Caliente / 50.00

Level 4 /Erik Sherburne. A challenging Latin chart for the more advanced band.

Muy Caliente-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 
 


#BB150 No More, No Less / 50.00

Level 5 Ballad. Composed and Arranged by Len Pierro, this beautiful ballad features the Alto Sax and is an homage to the great Alto Sax player Phil Woods. There is an option flute section written into the 2nd Alto part for the more advanced ensembles. Beautiful and full harmonies are throughout the whole chart.

No More, No Less–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Big Band Jazz Chart


BB101-Nora-Big-Band#BB101 | Nora / 50.00 Nora

This beautiful swing ballad features the Alto Sax with the featured solo and is taken directly from the Flexible Instrumentation chart by the same name. The solo part can be played as written and includes written out parts for the solo sections, the solo fills and the cadenza at the end of the chart. Or, you can just let him go! The ethereal piano part at the beginning of the charts sets the mood for the transition into swing. The featured soloist does not have to play in any of the ensemble sections.

Nora SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


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#BB117 | Pale Ale / 50.00

Level 3/Mark Haas. This original swing chart feels like it came right out the 30’s or 40’s and includes a great sax soli in the middle. The solo section features a written out solo for the piano.

Pale Ale–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Jazz Combo Chart.

 


#BB126 | Pharaoh’s Funk / 50.00

Level 3 /Erik Sherburne. This challenging “Phunk” chart is full of modal harmonies and melodies and sounds like it came from ancient Egypt. There is a written solo in the guitar part but you can open up the solo section for extended solos.

Pharaoh’s Funk-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 


#BB123 | Smilin’ Back At You / 50.00

Level 2/Erik Sherburne. A rock ballad that features the Alto Sax throughout with plenty of chances to show off your best sax player from beginning to end.

Smilin’ Back at You–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Jazz Combo Chart.

 
 


BB103-Something-to-Smile-About-Big-Band#BB103 | Something to Smile About / 50.00 Something to Smile About

This “two feel” swing chart is something to smile about and sounds like it could have been a standard written in the 30’s or 40’s. This chart is basically a conversation between the Alto Sax, the Trombone and the Piano with three distinct melodies all happening at the same time. The piano solo breaks as well as the solo section can be ad-libbed or played as written. The sax soli section after the solo section includes the trombone player in the sax section which adds to the quality of the sound.

Something to Smile About SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


#BB134 | Take It In Stride / 50.00

Level 3 /Erik Sherburne. This swing chart features a stride piano section at the beginning which sets this chart up nicely. Pretty cool stuff!

Take It In Stride-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 


#BB124 | Tannenbaum / 50.00

Level M /Bob Turner. This holiday swing chart is based on O Christmas Tree and features a written alto sax solo in the solo section. Reminiscent of a 40’s swing chart with a soft shoe section at the beginning and the end.

Tannenbaum-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 


#BB131 | The Send Off / 60.00

Level 5 /Pete McGuinness. Pete McGuinness’s original swing chart was written and performed by his band. Flugelhorns for the entire trumpet section are needed to get the sound you want to hear. Great chart for the more advanced Big Band.

The Send Off-SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 
 


BB102-Three-Guys-Big-Band#BB102 | Three Guys / 50.00 Three Guys

This Holiday Chart is a FUNK/JAZZ ROCK arrangement of “We Three Kings” and is taken directly from the Flexible Instrumentation chart by the same name. The guitar fills and solo are written out but can be played as is or ad-libbed. Chords are written into the solo section so that any player can take a ride! A great Holiday Chart for your next Holiday Concert.

Three Guys SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.


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#BB114 | Timbuktu / 50.00 Timbuktu

Level 3/Bob Turner. Unusual Tribal Rhythms accentuate this cool chart which features an open solo section with a written out Trumpet Solo.

Timbuktu Big Band–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.

 


#BB143 | Time Will Tell / 50.00

Level 3 Rock This trumpet feature rock ballad gives your best trumpet player a chance to show their abilities and gives your band a chance to show their sensitive side. A great change of pace for you concert. Composed and Arranged by Erik Sherburne

Time Will Tell–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Rock Chart

 


#BB148 | Tis Bottle / 50.00

Level 5; Swing; Composed and Arranged by Len Pierro; This advanced swing chart is not for the novice band and features multiple open solo sections. All solo sections are ad-lib.

Tis Bottle–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of Swing Chart


#BB137 | Uncle Pep / 50.00

Level 4 Swing This chart is an absolute stunner! Written in that classic swing style reminiscent of Basie, you will be teaching an essential big band style. There is an improvised solo for tenor sax and some top-notch section and ensemble writing that will make you glad you got this one.

Uncle Pep–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Big Band Jazz Chart

 


#BB140 | What He Said / 50.00

Level 5 Swing You can “Count” on this straight ahead old fashioned laid back swing chart by Len Pierro to really swing. It features the sax section with a great soli sections to give your sax section a chance to show off their abilities. Ends with a great sock chorus. Composed and Arranged by Len Pierro

What He Said–SCORE / 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for this Flexible Instrumentation Swing Chart

 


BB111-Zaragoza-Big-Band#BB111 | Zaragoza / 50.00 Zaragoza

Lots of ensemble sections are featured in this great Level 3 Samba. If anyone asks, Zaragoza is a City in Spain. The rhythm section parts are written out so that they can find that samba groove by simply reading their parts. The drum part is written as simply as possible while still giving you that feel. Chords are written into all the horn parts in the solo section so that any player can have the chance to take a solo.

Zaragoza SCORE/ 8.00 ea.

Extra Score for the BIG BAND version of this Jazz Chart.