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As recorded in 1966 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their debut album, The Jazz Orchestra (Solid State Records), this swingin' classic features a sax soli, solos for trumpet (or flugelhorn) a...

As recorded in 1966 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their debut album, The Jazz Orchestra (Solid State Records), this swingin' classic features a sax soli, solos for trumpet (or flugelhorn) a...

Recorded by Woody Herman on his album From East To West (Concord Records), solo space is given to trumpet, alto and tenor. Demanding section work throughout and a mighty shout chorus near the end keep...

Recorded by Woody Herman on his album From East To West (Concord Records), solo space is given to trumpet, alto and tenor. Demanding section work throughout and a mighty shout chorus near the end keep...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2006 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble, this heartfelt tribute to Frank Mantooth is an excellent programming choice...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2006 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble, this heartfelt tribute to Frank Mantooth is an excellent programming choice...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album Papa Lips, the upbeat groove serves as an especially creative canvas for tenor and trumpet soloists. Other highlights include a rhythmic soli for alto...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album Papa Lips, the upbeat groove serves as an especially creative canvas for tenor and trumpet soloists. Other highlights include a rhythmic soli for alto...

Commissioned by the Kentucky Music Educators' Association for its 2002 All-State Jazz Ensemble, the inspiration for this medium-advanced, up-swing release comes from the music of Art Blakey's Jazz Mes...

Commissioned by the Kentucky Music Educators' Association for its 2002 All-State Jazz Ensemble, the inspiration for this medium-advanced, up-swing release comes from the music of Art Blakey's Jazz Mes...

Originally issued in 1974, this chart penned for the Count Basie band has everything you'd expect from a Sammy Nestico classic -- solos for piano and tenor, sax and brass solis, a solid ensemble shout...

Recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album The Jazz Orchestra, this energetic adventure for capable bands is a series of alternating ensemble and solo sections for trumpet or trombone...

Recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album The Jazz Orchestra, this energetic adventure for capable bands is a series of alternating ensemble and solo sections for trumpet or trombone...

This spirited chart, originally recorded in a small group setting on the CD I Remember Jaco (BMG-Novus), is playable at a variety of brighter tempos but should ultimately be performed fast. A solid rh...

This spirited chart, originally recorded in a small group setting on the CD I Remember Jaco (BMG-Novus), is playable at a variety of brighter tempos but should ultimately be performed fast. A solid rh...

Recorded by Mark Colby on Tenor Reference (Hallway Records), this hard-swinging minor blues with a catchy melody, abundant ensemble work and an open solo section is perfect for developing bands. Sampl...

Recorded by Mark Colby on Tenor Reference (Hallway Records), this hard-swinging minor blues with a catchy melody, abundant ensemble work and an open solo section is perfect for developing bands. Sampl...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the Incredible Journey CD, this tune features the drummer in a series of short cameo fills that eventually culminate in an unaccompanied, expandable solo jus...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the Incredible Journey CD, this tune features the drummer in a series of short cameo fills that eventually culminate in an unaccompanied, expandable solo jus...

Recorded by the University of North Texas Lab Band, this medium advanced swing tune brings to mind the legendary collaborations of Gil Evans and Miles Davis. Written to portray the vibrant arts distri...

Recorded by the University of North Texas Lab Band, this medium advanced swing tune brings to mind the legendary collaborations of Gil Evans and Miles Davis. Written to portray the vibrant arts distri...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album of the same name, this exciting tenor feature showcases several call-and-response conversations between the soloist and band. The drummer also shares...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album of the same name, this exciting tenor feature showcases several call-and-response conversations between the soloist and band. The drummer also shares...

Momentum must be maintained at the designated tempo (quarter note = 240) to achieve the excitement that's intended in this dynamic original. Highlights include solos for trumpet and tenor, and rousing...

Momentum must be maintained at the designated tempo (quarter note = 240) to achieve the excitement that's intended in this dynamic original. Highlights include solos for trumpet and tenor, and rousing...