Threshold Series

The Jazz Foundations series contain the easiest of my big band charts. These can be played by beginning-level players and are scored for four horns with rhythm section, expandable to full big band. Each come with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F.

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Back Alley
Shuffle

Back Alley Shuffle

Big Band Chart

Featuring killer ensemble work, a strong melody, sax soli, an open solo section (as written or ad lib) and a memorable finish, this hard-driving shuffle will ignite any program. A great workout for everyone in the band, this medium level chart will be the hit on your next program.
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Blackwing
Blues

Blackwing Blues

Big Band Chart

This straight-ahead swinger for medium level groups provides an abundance of teaching opportunities. The strong melody, solid ensemble writing, blues based changes and an open solo section (written or ad lib) all combine to create a chart that can be an effective opener or closer.
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Distance

Doctor Minor's Blues

Big Band Chart

This beautiful ballad at the medium easy level is the perfect showcase for your alto soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace chart. Starting as a ballad, it moves into an easy bossa nova and then returns to a ballad feel with a big ensemble.
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Hop, Skip
And A Jump

Hop, Skip And A Jump

Big Band Chart

Your audiences will hop, skip and jump to this infectious funky jazz-rock chart for medium easy groups. With a catchy groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, this original is sure to be a hit on any concert. The open solo section (written or ad lib) provides plenty of space for your soloists to stretch out as well.
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Late Night
Diner

Late Night Diner

Big Band Chart

Just as you’d expect to find at a late night diner, this chart serves up a slow, greasy blues. Built around a down-home 12/8 feel with a strong melody and great ensemble work adding just the right spice, the solo section can be opened up for additional soloists.
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Night
Of The Living
Chili Pepper

Night Of The Living Chili Pepper

Big Band Chart

Written at the medium-easy level, this latest installment in the well-know "Chili Pepper" series promises to be the most popular ever. A driving Latin groove, sax soli, plenty of full ensemble writing, rhythm breaks and an open solo section are highlights.
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Trumpets
Out Front

Trumpets Out Front

Big Band Chart

This catchy, hard-swinging trumpet section feature will provide excitement for any concert setting. From the opening bar, through the solos, and into the shout chorus, you won’t find a more exciting way to showcase your trumpets.
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Six By SIx

Six By Six

Big Band Chart

All the elements of a great opener or closer are packed into this medium-easy blues-- strong melody, unison band lines, open solo section, and a shout chorus that starts soft and builds to a roar. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued.
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