Jazz Combo Charts

This infectious minor blues chart is held together with a consistent light rock beat. Written for a flexible four-part wind combo with rhythm section, it's great for any pairing of performers you have.

This Latin mambo style has been on the rise. This chart features a repeating ostinato in the piano that allows the rest of the ensemble to dance around it. Written-out improv-type solos are provided for two

The Ted Sears holiday staple gets new life as an energetic samba. Written-out improv-type solos are provided for two instruments.  Instrumentation is 2 tpts., 1 tbn.  and 3 saxes plus gtr., bs.

Written in the same form as Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon, this one is a real toe-tapper with a classic swing feel! Instrumentation is for two trumpets, trombone, and three saxes plus guitar, bass,

A great pun on the similarly named bossa nova classic, this chart will work for just about any level of ensemble and is a great introduction for younger players. Instrumentation is for two trumpets, one

Reimagined as a combo reduction of the well-known jazz ensemble chart, this version will be the highlight of any concert program. Instrumentation is for two trumpets, trombone, three saxes, guitar, bass,

This swinging chart is a blues in the key of F that works well for any combo through its flexible instrumentation. Featuring written-out solos and a stop-time ensemble section in the winds, it's written for

Arranged here in a medium swing style, this tune is a great way to introduce the music of Miles Davis to young players. The modal style makes soloing easier, and it's a perfect opportunity to get everyone

With notable recordings by Nat King Cole and later The Manhattan Transfer, this tune is a part of our musical and cultural heritage. This easy combo version features modest ranges and short solos for parts

A true bebop classic from the 1940s, this Dizzy Gillespie standard has long been a favorite with artists of every era. Your jazz combo will have fun with this one!

One of the classics from jazz master Chick Corea, Spain is a challenging piece to play, but important for any advanced student of jazz. This combo setting is a perfect way to learn this great