Discovery Jazz

Un brano divertente e accessibile, perfetto per i gruppi jazz alle prime armi, caratterizzato da una melodia moderna e dal sapore blues su un groove che alterna lo stile "2nd line" di New Orleans allo...

A fun and accessible chart perfect for beginning jazz ensembles features a hip, bluesy melody set over a groove that shifts between a 2nd line, New Orleans style groove and swing. Perfectly scored for...

Un brano divertente e accessibile, perfetto per i gruppi jazz alle prime armi, caratterizzato da una melodia moderna e dal sapore blues su un groove che alterna lo stile "2nd line" di New Orleans allo...

Il brano perfetto per il primo programma natalizio del tuo giovane ensemble jazz. Questo arrangiamento swingante di un classico natalizio, in tempo 4/4, è scritto alla perfezione con ritmi semplici e...

Il brano perfetto per il primo programma natalizio del tuo giovane ensemble jazz. Questo arrangiamento swingante di un classico natalizio, in tempo 4/4, è scritto alla perfezione con ritmi semplici e...

Bring infectious Latin jazz flair to your ensemble with the unforgettable classic "My Little Suede Shoes" by jazz legend Charlie Parker! Masterfully crafted in a very accessible arrangement by Paul Mu...

Bring the sunny flair of Cuba straight to your concert stage! With "Guantanamera," masterfully arranged by John Berry, one of the most famous Latin American songs is transformed into a captivating Lat...

Experience the timeless jazz classic "Harlem Nocturne" in a vibrant, captivating new light! This arrangement from Hal Leonard's popular "Discovery Jazz" series combines the unforgettable, sultry melod...

Made popular by Sergio Mendez back in the 60's, this up-tempo samba sounds great with bands with limited experience. The rhythm section parts are all carefully notated and the melodic lines are easy t...

This medium tempo swing standard provides the perfect way to get your young players to swing. Mike's easy arrangement features plenty of full ensemble tutti rhythms and no solos are required.

Although written in the 1930s, this tuneful standard remains a popular choice and has been recorded by countless artists through the years. Here is an appealing version for young players in a moderate...

From bebop innovator Charlie Parker. Now's the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement allows you to teach a bit of jazz...

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.

The perfect chart for your young jazz ensemble's first holiday program. This swinging arrangement of the holiday staple, set in 4/4, is perfectly scored with easy rhythms and comfortable ranges while...

Practically a trademark Count Basie tune, this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style, lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy w...

Here is an easy version of this hot swing classic which was recently recorded by The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Take this swingin' Ellington favorite and put it in the skilled hands of Michael Sweeney and you have a magnificent teaching and performance piece for beginning jazz groups. The style is authentic eve...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

If it says swingin' in the title, you know you have a potential winner. Rick Stitzel doesn't disappoint in this outstanding chart on this familiar blues. It's also a great tune for solos!

This traditional swing tune from the '40s works great in this easy setting for beginning bands. The moderate swing tempo and easy rhythms provide a perfect model for teaching this style to inexperienc...

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and mod...

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...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...