John Wasson

John Wasson takes this classic rhythm and blues tune from the 60's and dresses it up in this ultra funky version for jazz ensemble. Featuring powerful ensemble writing and a solo for tenor, this impre...

Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn, here is a hot re-working of the classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs, this is sure to add a spar...

From the Trombone Shorty CD 'Backatown', this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line feel. In this exciting arrangement, the ensemble alternately screams with the ful...

One of the classic swing tunes from the Big Band era, John Wasson brings the sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the concert stage with this powerful and swingin' arrangement.

Una variedad de percusión auxiliar —que incluye el shaker, las claves y el triángulo—, junto con unos solos de trompeta y saxo tenor y una magnífica composición para conjunto, conforman este sólido ar...

Una variedad de percusión auxiliar —que incluye el shaker, las claves y el triángulo—, junto con unos solos de trompeta y saxo tenor y una magnífica composición para conjunto, conforman este sólido ar...

This 'barn burner' by outstanding arranger John Wasson was recorded by the very hot Jim Widner Big Band for his commercially available CD Body and Soul on the Chase Music Group label. Pure Latin fire...

The infectious songs of this charismatic performer and recording artist have become icons of the Motown and seventies era. This spectacular showcase for band includes: Sir Duke, I Wish, Don't You Worr...

Attaining worldwide popularity, and describing 'a thousand hugs from ten thousand lightning bugs, ' this is the first #1 hit by recording sensation Owl City. John Wasson's setting for band captures th...

Bring pure energy and infectious nostalgia to the field or the street! With "I'm A Believer", renowned publisher Hal Leonard delivers a hard-hitting, high-octane rock version of one of the greatest gl...

Here's an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker's best-known tunes. John Wasson's powerful chart features an interplay between the sax and brass sections, along with solos...

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...

Grabado por Grover Washington Jr. con Bill Withers, este tema ayudó a definir el sonido del smooth jazz. Suave como la seda y bien orquestada, es un buen complemento para cualquier programa de concier...

Bring festive brilliance and infectious holiday spirit to your next concert with "Jingle Bells Fantasy"! This vibrant arrangement transforms the world-famous Christmas classic into an imaginative and...

Originally a hit for Bill Withers in the '70s, this catchy tune is a hit again thanks to the TV show Glee. This updated version features a contemporary medium funk groove and the melody passed around...

Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this became a #1 hit on the charts, and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young...

De El libro de la selva, este clásico atemporal apareció tanto en la película original como en el último éxito de taquilla. Con un estilo swing de 2 tiempos y una melodía muy conocida, es imposible qu...

From The Jungle Book, this timeless classic appeared in the original movie as well as the latest blockbuster hit. With a 2-beat swing style and well-known melody, this one is impossible not to like. T...

From the hit movie Moana this easy-going song adapts beautifully for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed around the band starting with the saxes, follow...

Composed by Yoko Kanno for the Japanese anime television series "Cowboy Bebop," the tune "Tank!" has taken on a life of its own. John Wasson's driving Latin funk version was written for his Strata Big...