John Wasson

English funk band Jamiroquai recorded this hit in 1997. Featuring a quirky melody and a catchy shuffle groove, this arrangement for young players will add a uniquely different sound to any contest or...

This catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was) in 1987, but more recently has been popularized in pop culture including the movies Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Flintstones, and Super Mario...

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...

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...

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....

Full of colorful and expressive harmonies, your choir will find deep beauty in this setting of a treasured spiritual. This moving testament of hope is supported beautifully by the piano accompaniment,...

Recorded by Ray Charles in 1963, this funky classic has been covered by countless artists, but is probably best remembered from Ray's performance of it in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Arranged he...

Arranged here in a funky New Orleans style, the full ensemble takes the first statement after the piano intro. The spotlight then moves between the saxes amd the brass before a feature solo spot for t...

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.

Only cave dwellers have missed the dance frenzy that has taken over the entertainment scene, bringing the classic swing dancing of the '40's right back into American school dances. Groups like Cherry...

Revisiting the golden era of big bands, John Wasson takes us on a musical excursion of the signature tunes of the greatest big bands of all time. This medley features A String Of Pearls (Glenn Miller)...

This timeless standard is skillfully arranged for strings by John Wasson, allowing your students to experience the simple beauty of this melody in a setting that will make them sound just like a profe...

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....

Arranged in a slow swing ballad style, John's well-crafted arrangement of this time-tested standard is skillfully scored to take full advantage of the little big band format. Includes solos for trumpe...

From his early cool period, this Miles Davis standard is arranged here in a contemporary setting featuring alto sax and flugelhorn on the melody. Solo space is provided for each, and a full band soli...

From his early cool period, this Miles Davis standard is arranged here in a contemporary setting featuring alto sax and flugelhorn on the melody. Solo space is provided for each, and a full band soli...

A masterful arrangement of this classic standard. All sections get plenty of turns at both melody and hip accompaniment figures and the rhythm section packs a tight swinging groove with subtle variati...

The classic John Coltrane standard is arranged marvelously for small jazz ensembles ( 1 Alto,1 Tenor, Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and rhythm section). Lead trumpet plays an Ab. Written solo for Tenor...

The classic John Coltrane standard is arranged marvelously for small jazz ensembles ( 1 Alto,1 Tenor, Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and rhythm section). Lead trumpet plays an Ab. Written solo for Tenor...

The classic John Coltrane standard is arranged marvelously for small jazz ensembles ( 1 Alto,1 Tenor, Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and rhythm section). Lead trumpet plays an Ab. Written solo for Tenor...

From his early cool period, this Miles Davis standard is arranged here in a contemporary setting featuring alto sax and flugelhorn on the melody. Solo space is provided for each, and a full band soli...

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...

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...