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In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and 'Sir Duke' was on top of the charts. Michael Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own unique touch. The middle section goes into a double time swing...

Who would have thought to transform this Stevie Wonder hit into a swinging jazz waltz? That's exactly what master arranger Mark Taylor has come up with as he uses this creative setting to feature an a...

This rousing production number features some of the best-known tunes made famous by the Blues Brothers. A great way to provide something a little different and entertaining at your next jazz concert,...

Recorded by Miles Davis on his landmark album Birth of the Cool, this jazz standard was composed by Denzil Best using the same chord changes as Count Basie's Jumpin' at the Woodside. This exciting cha...

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B, saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. Roger beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove for...

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...

The laid-back style of David Benoit is apparent in this Jobim-esque composition from his 2006 CD 'Full Circle'. Mark's version features smooth harmonies and flowing lines in an excellent adaptation fo...

Mike Tomaro se asegura de que todas las secciones participen en este edificante arreglo del megahit de Pharrell Williams. La sección "breakdown" incluye palmas de los miembros de la banda mientras los...

Recorded by Michael Jackson on Thriller, this distinctive laid-back hit has been recorded by artists ranging from Boyz II Men to David Benoit to Miles Davis. Mike Tomaro's stylized version combines a...

Aclamada como una de las mejores canciones de hard rock de todos los tiempos, este éxito de 1987 de Guns N' Roses presenta melodías familiares y un ritmo implacable. El contundente arreglo de Paul uti...

En 1977, Stevie Wonder estaba en su mejor momento y "Sir Duke" estaba en lo más alto de las listas de éxitos. Michael Mossman toma este éxito familiar y le añade su propio toque. La sección central en...

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...

This is probably George Harrison's most famous contribution to the illustrious catalog of recordings by The Beatles! Mike Tomaro maintains the general flavor of the distinctive original and takes the...

Una de las melodías navideñas más emblemáticas de todos los tiempos, The Christmas Song, es tratada aquí en un arreglo magistralmente construido con un fliscorno solista. Situado en un estilo de balad...

Bring pure energy to the stage with one of the greatest funk classics of all time: "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire! In this first-class big band arrangement by Mark Taylor, published by Hal Leonard,...

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...

With no solos required, only a solid driving rhythmic groove, here is an authentic-sounding version of this Earth, Wind & Fire classic. Trombones are featured on the melody and all the signature horn...

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...

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...

Mix the stylish spy music from the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have a winning combination for jazz ensemble. From the latest Pixar hit movie, here is a high-energy and entertaining chart th...

Here is an up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the hit movie The Polar Express. Including crisp ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals, this is a great addition to a holiday concert,...