Made famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches and backgrounds in the brass. Also featured are

Here's a very hip jazz/rock adaptation of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart for developing jazz ensembles. It's true to the original style and concept, but made accessible for the real world. The driving

Lazy Day is a laid-back swinger that provides the perfect change of pace during any concert. With easy rhythms and ranges, this chart is playable by younger groups and provides

Featuring a light rock groove which alternates with stop-time sections, this tune by jazz master Wes Montgomery works great for younger bands. The chart opens with a duet of trumpet and tenor sax and