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Recorded by Weather Report on their landmark album Heavy Weather in 1977, Havona epitomizes the high-energy jazz fusion style of Jaco Pastorius. This version for Little Big Band is a real showpiece fo...

This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the small band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist.

A big ensemble intro leads into the familiar and hip bass and piano lick followed by a melody stated by alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. This chart features great section and ensemble parts through...

As performed by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band on the CD That's How We Roll, but minus the woodwind doubles, saxes only. Arranged for flexibility, it's...

The masters of funk, Tower of Power, are as relevant and active today as ever before. This hit from the '70s features a moderate tempo groove with an occasional 7/8 measure thrown in for kicks. Paul's...

Here is the signature tune from the definitive funk band, Tower of Power. Scored for just 6 horns, this dynamic and authentic chart offers your band a challenge that is worth the extra effort.

Written in a simmering medium tempo, this distinctive funk chart opens with the bass establishing the groove gradually joined by the rest of the rhythm section. A small combo of soprano sax, baritone...

Funky, funkier, funkiest. This Gordon Goodwin chart on the classic funk rock tune 'Play That Funky Music' is a showcase for your lead alto saxophone soloist from start to finish. This one demands a co...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on the album Consummation (Blue Note), this great ensemble chart in a driving funk groove features intricate, interlocking figures, short cameos...

This early composition by Chick Corea features a jazz waltz in a breezy medium tempo. Even in this standard jazz form you can hear Chick's unique twists and turns in this iconic jazz standard. Beautif...

If you're looking for a flagwaver that'll set the audience on the edge of their seats, look no further! Mark Taylor pulls out all the stops with a chart that's full of great counterpoint, powerful ens...

The beautiful tune, 'Windmills of Your Mind' has been treated as a jazz waltz by Eric Richards at around 155 BPM. The initial melody is stated by tenor and trumpet, then is followed by a hot sax secti...

In this terrific tip-of-the-hat tribute to Don Menza's famous Groovin' Hard chart, saxes get the major workout, supported by cleverly written brass parts, all in a shuffle swing style. Solos are given...

Con questo energico lavoro, Jirka Kadlec riprende uno dei temi più famosi del repertorio classico: Il celebre Capriccio n. 24 di Niccolò Paganini. Pur conservando il virtuosismo e il carattere suggest...

Con questo energico lavoro, Jirka Kadlec riprende uno dei temi più famosi del repertorio classico: Il celebre Capriccio n. 24 di Niccolò Paganini. Pur conservando il virtuosismo e il carattere suggest...

Con questo energico lavoro, Jirka Kadlec riprende uno dei temi più famosi del repertorio classico: Il celebre Capriccio n. 24 di Niccolò Paganini. Pur conservando il virtuosismo e il carattere suggest...

Con questo energico lavoro, Jirka Kadlec riprende uno dei temi più famosi del repertorio classico: Il celebre Capriccio n. 24 di Niccolò Paganini. Pur conservando il virtuosismo e il carattere suggest...

Si tratta di una superba trascrizione dell'assolutamente geniale schema di Frank Comstock della Suite dello Schiaccianoci di Tchaikovsky, scritta per la band di Les Brown. Si tratta di sette minuti e...

Here's a new twist on an old classic! If you're looking for something a little different, Mark's fast samba may be just right for you. Features Trombones off the top, then later a sax soli followed by...

Hot Latin sounds from Gordon Goodwin's Grammy-nominated CD Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences! Flute and trumpet are featured in the beginning on the playful melody, but the entire ensemble gets...

From John La Barbera's latest big band recording, here is the title cut - a masterful arrangement of this little-known Ellington gem. The tempo is moderate in an African/Latin vein and features a weal...

After an initial explosion of brass, the rhythm section settles into a Rumba Flamenco groove and the chart really starts to cook. The saxes get a workout on this one supported by hot brass lines. Incl...

Recorded by Chick Corea in the early 1970s, Señor Mouse is a sophisticated samba that exemplifies Corea as a skilled and visionary composer. Mike Tomaro's sizzling chart for mature bands maintains an...

Written in a dynamic, fast, mambo style, saxes do most of the heavy lifting in this original from Michael Mossman, supported by punches and answers in the brass. With stunning harmonic treatments and...

Originally recorded in 1984 by Stevie Wonder, here is a smooth version in a cha-cha style that provides a very appealing setting for vocalist. Michael uses some harmonic twists and turns, interesting...