With music by Hans Zimmer, this striking soundtrack conveys a variety of dramatic moods and settings for this Academy Award-winning movie starring Russell Crowe. Powerfully scored for orchestra by Joh...
This classic by the Monkees was recently rerecorded into a chart hit by the pop group Smash Mouth for the movie Shrek. Guaranteed fun for the audience as well as your students.
The music of the Jackson 5 remains as popular today as ever. Here is one of their biggest hits from the Motown era in a funky arrangement by John Wasson. Skillfully scored for the entire band.
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...
Recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers, this tune helped define the smooth jazz sound. Silky smooth and well orchestrated, this is a nice addition to any concert program.
Originally from the Disney movie Jungle Book, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy also featured an energetic Latin rendition on their 1999 CD This Beautiful Life. Turned into a mambo, it really cooks for jazz ensemb...
Topping the charts as well as being featured in the movie Trolls, this hit song from Justin Timberlake features a catchy hook along with an energetic rock style. Here is a great-sounding chart for you...
From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, thi...
Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs....
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...
