The music of the Jackson 5 remains as popular today as ever. Here is one of their biggest hits from the Motown era in a funky arrangement by John Wasson. Skillfully scored for the entire band.
Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early '80s, and recorded again recently by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. John Wasson has given it a...
Recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers, this tune helped define the smooth jazz sound. Silky smooth and well orchestrated, this is a nice addition to any concert program.
Composto da Yoko Kanno per la serie televisiva anime giapponese "Cowboy Bebop", il brano "Tank!" ha assunto una vita propria. La versione latin funk di John Wasson è stata scritta per la sua Strata Bi...
Although originally an Italian song composed in 1960, Estate has become a jazz standard thanks in part to the Bossa nova version recorded by Joao Gilberto. This smooth version for younger players feat...
Originally from the Disney movie Jungle Book, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy also featured an energetic Latin rendition on their 1999 CD This Beautiful Life. Turned into a mambo, it really cooks for jazz ensemb...
With music by Hans Zimmer, this striking soundtrack conveys a variety of dramatic moods and settings for this Academy Award-winning movie starring Russell Crowe. Powerfully scored for orchestra by Joh...
Topping the charts as well as being featured in the movie Trolls, this hit song from Justin Timberlake features a catchy hook along with an energetic rock style. Here is a great-sounding chart for you...
From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, thi...