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Combo Charts

The combo charts or small big band charts are written for: tpt, alto, tenor, bone, pn/bs/drms. 

Many of these charts are original tunes written over changes to standards.  These are perfect for the young improviser who can read new charts over changes that are somewhat familiar. 

Having four horns rather than 3 allows for more flexibility in voicings and a bigger and fuller sound.  They are fun to play and fun to blow over too.

For a bigger set of horns, but still shy of a full big band, be sure to check out the small big band charts here also.

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Another 3 Putt?!
Composed and Arranged by Jim Martin

This combo chart is an original uptempo tune based on the changes to "There Will Never be Another You". Its a fun chart to play and blow solos on.

Solos are open for as many choruses as you'd like. Click on the play button to listen.

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Autumn Returns
Composed and Arranged by Jim Martin
Autumn Returns is a latin original tune based on the changes to Autumn Leaves in the key of Bb. Changes are nice to play solos over, especially in the latin feel of "2".

Solos are open and everyone can get their cookies off blowing over these pretty simple changes to a classic tune. Click to listen to some young college players read this one down.

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Don't Take the B Train

Composed and Arranged by Jim Martin

This is a fun "riff" tune based on the changes to...you guessed it..."Take the 'A' Train". Set in an uptempo swing style, it is a good chart to learn and blow over the changes to this Ellington classic.

Click on the link to listen to some members of the Roosevelt University jazz ensemble read this chart.

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