A medley of four spy themes featuring Goldfinger, James Bond, Soul Bossa Nova (Austin Powers), and Secret Agent Man. Another clever, fun-to-play, and educational chart from arranger Michael Story, this chart will help students learn the stylistic differences between Latin, swing and rock styles and have a ball doing it. No solos, easy rhythms, modest ranges, and plenty of fun ensemble playing. Yeah, baby!

The all-time classic Frank Sinatra signature tune really shines in this easy-to-perform arrangement by Roy Phillippe. All of the famous licks are presented in this chart but with considerations made for range and technical demands. Includes some great tenor sax solo opportunities that stay really close to the melody, and big, bold ensemble shouts contrast the solo. Give your students the opportunity to know this music and to experience the legend of Frank Sinatra. Easy (3:05)

These etudes build on the elements introduced in Artie Shaw's Jazz Technic, Book One and provide exercises for tongue and fingers, with an additional emphasis on phrasing. They are written in various styles and changes of key and tempo to assist the player in developing a smooth, melodic style of improvising.

A self-study text (newly revised with CD), presenting the most common jazz rhythms in order of increasing complexity in a series of short exercises and duets. The CD provides examples of performance and a professional rhythm section to play with. Great especially for those trained in classical music. Five compatible editions.

As recorded on the Silverline Records album XXL (CD and DVD Audio) by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. Originally written for vocal group Take 6 and the Big Phat Band, the chart was re-orchestrated for big band! A wonderful tune by Cole Porter and another phenomenal chart by Gordon, THIS CHART SWINGS. Jazz for alto 1 and an optional flute double for alto 2. If you have a hot, experienced band, this chart is for you!

Here it is exactly how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! Every detail of this jazz standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by Jeff Hest. What better way to learn about the Basie style than to play the music? This is an important educational vehicle that is long overdue. Medium (3:44)

Energy and excitement! Victor Lopez works his magic on Chuck Mangione's classic. A lazy intro for trumpet and alto explodes into a fierce samba that doesn't let up. 1st trumpet has the melodic solo and the jazz solo (written or ad-lib). Solo trumpet range to written A. A great addition to any concert, this chart is full of fire and easily recognizable by the audience. (4:12)

The theme from Rocky is triumphant, powerful and noble sounding! This rock-style chart is scored for the young player by Victor Lopez with the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. This chart includes a tenor solo (written) and the usual optional parts. Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that should be in all jazz libraries.

You can't miss with this very easy version of the Louis Prima/Benny Goodman classic. Now every band will be able to enjoy this great tune, especially younger ensembles. Paul Cook is a master at arranging for this level. (duration 2:30)

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.

Composer/arranger Carl Strommen has proven he has the right stuff to write for younger bands. This light and easy Latin original starts simply and builds. As it builds, you may recognize the chord progression to the classic pop tune, Sunny. The cowbell helps maintain the energy and drive for this chart, the solos for alto sax and trumpet are written or ad-lib, and the brass ranges are modest. Additional percussion parts can be added if desired. The lower instruments have an easy yet meaty part in this chart. The bottom line is a quality chart that's fun to play, educational and well received by the audience. This title is available through SmartMusic. (3:50)

This is the perfect blues shuffle honky-tonk chart. Brilliant composer/arranger Lisa DeSpain has done an outstanding job with this great tune. Your young players will learn the blues shuffle style quickly and the band will dig this fun-to-play chart. Written or ad-lib solos are for trumpet 1 and 3, alto 1, tenors 1 and 2, and trombone 1. The rhythm parts groove throughout, and the ranges are modest. (4:27)

Mercy! If you know Kris Berg's funky music, then you know about chicken. Do you want a funky Tower of Power-style chart? Well then, this is it. The whole band will have their eyes glued to this chart as the horn players hunt and peck through this one. The rhythmic figures are searing with energy, the rhythm section will cook on high heat throughout and the tenor sax soloist will need oven mitts for protection. Lead trumpet to written high C (optional D). Once this chart is done, the band and the audience will order up again and again. Highly recommended!

More Duke Ellington magic! This chart sells itself... the vocal group is just the frosting on the cake. The voice leadings are good and the band cooks along well. Look at this one! (2:36)