First Year Charts

Originally done by the great Basie band, Teddy is a mellow chart that will give the young band an intimate sound played at an easy swing tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective with written solos for...

Originally done by the great Basie band, Teddy is a mellow chart that will give the young band an intimate sound played at an easy swing tempo. Not difficult, yet very effective with written solos for...

An original swing chart at a medium tempo, this chart will sound great with young players. Mike Lewis knows how to help you get a full sound, with plenty of doubled harmonies, lots of section work, a...

Arranger Mike Lewis took the swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for the easy jazz ensemble player. Mike's clever reworking of the solo sections and the descending harmony line makes this chart...

Arranger Mike Lewis took the swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for the easy jazz ensemble player. Mike's clever reworking of the solo sections and the descending harmony line makes this chart...

Arranger Mike Lewis took the swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for the easy jazz ensemble player. Mike's clever reworking of the solo sections and the descending harmony line makes this chart...

This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young band. Arranger Vince Gassi captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by Ellington, and scored it exactly r...

Just about everyone has heard the melody to Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho right? Arranger Mike Lewis took this traditional melody and scored it for the young band. With a rubato sax and piano in...

This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound...

This Gershwin classic has a refreshing sound, as the chorale intro slips into a slow swing feel reminiscent of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans arrangement. Arranger Rich DeRosa brings a big sound...

Composed by jazz legend John Coltrane and arranged for young players, expect this classic swing jazz tune to be a hit with everyone. A simple minor blues chart that has easy ranges and rhythms, writte...

An original swing chart that is very accessible and written by a top professional who knows exactly how to write for this level. No individual solos, plenty of tutti ensemble, a modulation, and easy r...

In the style of the great Basie band, this medium-tempo swing chart will give your young band a mature sound. Piano states the melody, then 1st alto and 1st trumpet join in, followed by plenty of easy...

In the style of the great Basie band, this medium-tempo swing chart will give your young band a mature sound. Piano states the melody, then 1st alto and 1st trumpet join in, followed by plenty of easy...

In the style of the great Basie band, this medium-tempo swing chart will give your young band a mature sound. Piano states the melody, then 1st alto and 1st trumpet join in, followed by plenty of easy...

All the key ingredients you would expect on this timeless swing tune and it's accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with...

All the key ingredients you would expect on this timeless swing tune and it's accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with...

It's an easy grade 1 swing chart at about 124 BPM with easy brass ranges, no solos just ensemble, a fun melody composed and arranged by a superb writer. A well-written easy swing chart.

This wonderful jazz tune is played at 120 BPM, it has written solos for alto 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1, and a swingin' modulation from E-flat to F. Trumpet range is to written F-sharp top line. When...

A very hip but accessible bebop tune with written-out solos for tenor 1 and trumpet 1, and clear rhythm section parts. The students and audience will both really enjoy this arrangement!

This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo but the recommend tempo is 108 BPM. The chart features a written tenor sax solo and a lot of interplay betw...

This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo but the recommend tempo is 108 BPM. The chart features a written tenor sax solo and a lot of interplay betw...

This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo but the recommend tempo is 108 BPM. The chart features a written tenor sax solo and a lot of interplay betw...

An accessible and swingin' version of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart scored for young players. There is a nice sax soli and 1st trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. A 12-bar writte...

Recorded by the Adderley Brothers, Nat and 'Cannonball,' Nat's composition is ideal for the young player. This swing chart is catchy, easy to play, and mature sounding. Written-out solos are provided...