Smart Chart Music

Sin Palabras' (Without Words) was written for Rich's 'Bad Little Big Band'. Relaxed Latin style. All high notes on the recording are optional and all solos are written out.

This bossa Nova/Swing is easy to play and sounds great.

This hip samba is exciting to play with an eight measure solo section using tonic & dominant chords in C minor. Easy ranges with optional higher notes provided. (Works with 4-3-2-3).

Simple Latin based tune written in mostly unision, octaves, counterpoint and block harmonies. Written solos for tenor and trumpet.

This chart captures that island feel of the Caribbean. The simple unison melody is based on the A section of Gershwin's 'I've Got Rhythm'. Calypso feel.

This very hip Latin piece is a bit more challenging than our other titles but many high schools and Colleges will find this a great addition to their library.

'Hot' is the best way to describe this terrific Latin chart. All parts are orchestrated with the authentic Latin based big band sound. Written solos are supplied for Alto Sax, Trumpet and Trombone wit...

A very playable Latin chart that will be a great addition to your concert. Medium tempo with great melodies, hip harmonies and written solos. Easy to play while making your band sound full and rich. I...

This medium tempo Latin style chart will please audience and your musicians alike. Every section gets a chance to show off. Easy solo changes will allow everyone the chance to improvise. Very cool!

This happy Shuffle/Swing is the least difficult in the series. Solos are played over F7 & Eb7 so almost anyone can try improvising on this one. It's simple, but it Swings! 8 brass, 5 saxes, 4 rhythm,...

Remember 'Moanin'? Carl has done a great job with this at the HS, Middle School or Jr. High Level. Blues in F (Playable with a smaller group).

A medium tempo 'Basie Style' swing tune that really captures the idiom. Written trumpet and tenor sax solos. Andy Farber is our newsest writer who is currently writing for the Lincold Center Orchestra...

Extended blues form shifts from a Swing Shuffle to a Funk bridge then back again. Optional lead trumpet notes save chops but won't take the energy away from this chart.

That Toddlin' Town'. Medium Swing Tempo.

Medium fast modern swing chart with lots of unison and ensemble passages making this very playable.

Medium groove Basie style written as a tribute to the great Ernie Wilkins. This one really lays well with solos for tenor and trumpet. Includes well-written sax soli.

A tasty up-tempo swinger in the true Basie style. A great opener that has numerous solo spots to give everyone a chance to shine. This chart will give your band a solid mature sound. Includes an optio...

A medium tempo swinger featuring plenty of call and response hence the title 'Cross Talk.' A must for your library as it presents the classic big band jazz sound with the emphasis on call & response....

Here's a great Basie Style Swing chart! Starts off with a (written) piano solo, and then saxes take the theme before the rest of the band kicks in. Familiar Basie-style ending modulating upward, creat...

This medium tempo swing chart has a laid-back bouncy feel, and is very playable. Lots of space for solos on a blues scale. Goes together quickly, and bound to be a favorite for the band!

For band directors who have a good rhythm section and at least one soloist capable of handling a fast tempo, this one makes a great vehicle to show off your strong soloist(s). Based on the changes to...

Dies ist ein herausragendes Tribut an DEN großen Schlagzeugstar der Bigband-Szene, Gene Krupa. Obwohl sie kurze Trompetensoli mit Plunger beinhaltet, ist diese aussergewöhnliche Nummer in erster Linie...