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Playing jazz should be fun and this carefully constructed arrangement for young players will certainly help make this happen. Alto and trumpet take the melody at the top, then the rest of the band joi...

Playing jazz should be fun and this carefully constructed arrangement for young players will certainly help make this happen. Alto and trumpet take the melody at the top, then the rest of the band joi...

Here's a Sonny Rollins bebop standard that should be in every band's library. Mark's chart for young players provides a nice mix of small ensemble sections (3 saxes, trumpet, trombone and guitar) alon...

Currently a hit on the smooth jazz circuit, this tune was originally recorded by Herb Alpert back in 1979. This well-written chart goes down easy and will sound great with experienced players as well...

Mark Taylor utilizes a small group alternating with the full band, along with a moderate Latin style in this effectively written version of this lesser-known jazz standard. Also featured is a solo for...

The title song from the hit Broadway music Bye Bye Birdie features an upbeat early rock 'n' roll style and catchy melody. This arrangement can be performed with or without a vocalist, and has the adde...

The title song from the hit Broadway music Bye Bye Birdie features an upbeat early rock 'n' roll style and catchy melody. This arrangement can be performed with or without a vocalist, and has the adde...

In 2009, the jazz world mourned the loss of jazz great, Freddie Hubbard. This classic tune of his is treated here in a soft-spoken style with a moderate tempo and rich harmonic textures on the timeles...

In 2009, the jazz world mourned the loss of jazz great, Freddie Hubbard. This classic tune of his is treated here in a soft-spoken style with a moderate tempo and rich harmonic textures on the timeles...

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.

From the acclaimed guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra, Freddie Greene, here is his medium swing classic Down for Double in an excellent arrangement for young players. With the saxes taking the le...

Using a Basie-style swing treatment, and written in 4/4 rather than the traditional 3/4, here is a great-sounding chart from Mark Taylor that will go together quickly. All sections get a chance to shi...

Originally recorded in the '70s, Bill Withers' distinctive slow rocker has become a classic. The minor mode adds to the flavor, and Rick's version for young players skillfully passes the melody from s...

English funk band Jamiroquai recorded this hit in 1997. Featuring a quirky melody and a catchy shuffle groove, this arrangement for young players will add a uniquely different sound to any contest or...

Recorded in 1964 by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, this moderate tempo rock hit became a signature tune of the Motown sound. John Wasson's soulful version for jazz ensemble stays true to the origina...

Recorded by jazz artist Jon Batiste and his group Stay Human as the theme song for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, this energetic tune features an appealing contemporary jazz/rock flare. Saxes tak...

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...

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Beautifully adapted for younger groups, here is the classic arrangement by Dave Barduhn of Send in the Clowns first published in 1983. Featuring a piano soloist throughout, plus lush scoring for the e...

Beautifully adapted for younger groups, here is the classic arrangement by Dave Barduhn of Send in the Clowns first published in 1983. Featuring a piano soloist throughout, plus lush scoring for the e...