C.L. Barnhouse Company

Sensational ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor sax. It begins simply in a minor key and keeps building to the key change (in major) and a huge, powerful finish. Rhythm section and solo parts ar...

'Use Your Inside Voice' is a beautiful ballad for the youngest jazz ensemble! Perfect for introducing soft legato playing at a slow tempo. The numerous short written solos are all cued in other parts,...

'It's Awf'ly Nice Just Walkin' With You' is a beautiful ballad from the trusted pen of Rob Vuono, Jr., showcasing your lead tenor as well as the entire band. A wistful melody strolls across a lovely c...

Here’s a modern-jazz moderate-tempo ballad that features a beautiful melody and chord changes, combined with the forward pulse from your drummer’s ride cymbal pattern and the rhythm section. "10 Miles...

Veteran composer Paul Clark’s “Best Wishes” is an absolutely beautiful ballad for very young jazz ensembles! The melody in the alto sax can be played as a solo, or it can be doubled with other altos a...

Paul Clark’s "Comfort Zone" is a super-hip laid-back jazz ballad featuring a trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone quartet trading off with great ensemble sections. Numerous abrupt dynamic changes really...

Written in 1927, “Stardust” has been recorded over 1,500 times and is now considered to be part of the Great American Songbook. This stellar Paul Clark arrangement includes the 16 bar introduction, fo...

Written in 1927, “Stardust” has been recorded over 1,500 times and is now considered to be part of the Great American Songbook. This stellar Paul Clark arrangement includes the 16 bar introduction, fo...

'Teddy's Mood' is a laid back minor blues that alternates between a 'two feel and swinging 'four feel.' It features an alto sax solo along with plenty of open space for additional soloists (suggested...

This playful medium-tempo swinger features a smooth, self-assured melody that glides along a cool, slightly altered blues progression. Trumpet and alto sax carry the melody at first before passing it...

'The Main Attraction' is a hard drivin' shuffle in the style of Basie, Thad and Mel, and Phil Wilson, but with a slightly more modern groove. This is the perfect opener for any concert or festival! Th...

Two-Lip Blues is a D-minor blues chart featuring all sections in the band (including the rhythm section!), with manageable ranges for the brass. All rhythm section parts are notated completely, includ...

This swinging, easy to play chart sounds great and offers many teaching opportunities. Following the first 24 bars which are in unison, there’s a “call and response” section using just the notes from...

Who doesn’t like "Cold Pizza"? This easy, bluesy swing chart provides an excellent introduction to swing style. The minor mode ostinato riff on which the tune is built adds a cool jazzy feel and makes...