First Year Charts Collection for Jazz Ensemble: Baritone T.C. (Doubles 1st Trombone Part) Book

Rich, grounded, and purposeful. Whether you're laying down the foundation on "One O'Clock Jump" or riding the groove on "Rock This Town," the baritone part gives you melodic moments and textural weight in equal measure. It's music that sounds complete and professional from the first read-through.

Beginning jazz ensemble baritone players who need accessible, carefully voiced music that lets them contribute real harmonic and rhythmic substance. Directors building a first jazz group will appreciate that baritone is treated as a core ensemble voice, not an afterthought.

• Lock into the rhythm section's pulse early, especially on the swing tunes. Your low register anchors the harmonic foundation, so your internal clock matters as much as your tone.
• On ballads like "Li'l Darlin'," shape the long phrases with breath and dynamic contour. Let the melody breathe even when you're doubling the trombone line.
• When written-out solos appear, commit to the phrasing marked in the chart. These aren't suggestions—they're built into the ensemble texture, and small deviations will be heard.
• Watch the conductor for dynamic cues on the fuller ensemble sections. Your voice carries harmonic weight that younger players often undershoot dynamically.

Use these arrangements to build your jazz ensemble's foundation during the first semester or year. The range of styles fits any concert format, from winter programs (the holiday tune is in here) to spring jazz showcases. The reduced instrumentation option also makes these workable even if your ensemble isn't fully staffed.

• Reading T.C. pitch as a baritone player
• Doubling a trombone part with independent phrasing
• Playing swing, ballad, rock, Latin, and pop feels with authentic style
• Supporting harmonic motion and rhythmic precision in jazz voicings
• Executing written-out solos and ensemble hits with accuracy
• Responding to conductor cues in a full ensemble context