Jazz Ensemble Library: jazz, swing, blues y crossover seleccionados

This wonderful classic ballad recorded by Stevie Wonder is set here as a feature for tenor sax. Beautifully accompanied by piano only in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows (with flugels and...

Composed in 1970, A Song For You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs; recorded by countless artists including Peggy Lee, Michael Bublé, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Are...

This invigorating chart stays true to the classic sound of its creator Stevie Wonder. It features a medium slow groove and a flexible solo section. Guaranteed fun.

Wayne Shorter's hypnotic minor blues (recorded by Miles Davis) has become a true jazz classic and required literature for the jazz musician. Arranged here using an medium, straight 8th-note groove, th...

This is the unmistakable number 1 hit from the 70's group Average White Band! Mark's ultra-funky and ultra-cool chart written in classic horn band style showcases the familiar licks and hot rhythmic g...

Originally recorded by Sam and Dave, and made popular by The Blues Brothers, this well-known rhythm and blues workhorse is a natural for jazz ensemble. In the skilled hands of Roger Holmes, this one f...

Mike Tomaro takes this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and signature horns riffs from the original. Featured are...

Here's the classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favorite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD Out of the Woods by the Les Hooper Band, this funky version is infused with a West Coas...

Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to...

In 1987 Miles Davis took home the Grammy award for best jazz instrumental soloist for his performance on this composition by Marcus Miller. From the album by the same name, Tutu is creatively arranged...

Grabada por Joe Sample y The Crusaders en 1971, Put It Where You Want It es un gran ejemplo de una de las primeras melodías de jazz fusión que ha resistido el paso del tiempo. La magnífica versión de...

Here is a well-paced chart on this Miles Davis jazz standard that's packed with plenty of style and variety. With a full chorus sax soli plus solos for tenor and trombone, this is a wonderful addition...

Here's a wonderful new take on a timeless melody. Michele Fernández shows her Latin expertise in this high-energy and sizzling arrangement for jazz ensemble. Sure to be a favorite with all audiences,...

Diseñada como una llamativa pieza de exhibición en la que participan todas las secciones de la banda, esta canción de ritmo trepidante es el comienzo perfecto. Después de una introducción que llama la...

You may not recognize this by the title, but Libertango is one of the most well-known tangos throughout the world. Written with sultry lines for the saxes and rhythmic punctuations in the brass, this...

Made famous by John Coltrane, but treated here in a more traditional Afro-Latin style, this is something a little different for jazz ensemble. As with all Mossman charts, the rhythm section is meticul...

Here is one of the most tuneful of Jobim's many familiar Latin standards in a marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove and Michael incorporates a wealt...

Feature your trombone soloist on this unique samba setting of Henry Mancini's popular standard! The soloist is alternated with flowing accompaniment passages, and later an ensemble shout that starts o...

Kenny Dorham's relaxed Latin classic is a must for all jazz programs. Mark has retained elements of the original version using a small group (alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone) on the opening statemen...

Celebrate the legend of Marvin Hamlisch with this terrific moderate Latin setting of one of his timeless classics. A trombone soloist is featured throughout along with a smooth ensemble blend.

El magistral arreglo de Paul Jennings de 1982 suena tan fresco hoy como hace 20 años. Los sonidos auténticos del clásico de Chick Corea están fielmente capturados y esta nueva edición está anotada en...

The unmistakable style of Neal Hefti is apparent in this popular swing standard. Mark's well-paced chart starts with the full ensemble playing soft. After an Alto Sax solo, it builds to a full-blown s...

This very special and historic publication is an exact transcription of the 1941 version recorded by Duke Ellington. David Berger's expertise is evident in the completely voiced out rhythm parts and w...

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...