John Wasson

Bring the unmistakable energy and electrifying groove of New Orleans straight to your concert stage! With "Backatown," published by the renowned Hal Leonard, your big band will dive into a thrilling b...

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...

Veteran composer John Wasson has crafted a brilliant Vaudeville and Broadway showstopper with 'The Bluebonnet Revue,' a humorous musical salute to the great state of Texas. Every section in the band f...

Commissioned by the Richardson (TX) Community Band, Silver Celebration commemorates 25 years of service by their conductor, George Jones. The work combines elements of traditional march style with the...

Commissioned by the Richardson (TX) Community Band, Silver Celebration commemorates 25 years of service by their conductor, George Jones. The work combines elements of traditional march style with the...

Commissioned by the Richardson (TX) Community Band, Silver Celebration commemorates 25 years of service by their conductor, George Jones. The work combines elements of traditional march style with the...

This exciting work was conceived as a musical portrait from the viewpoint of a lone ancient warrior, determined and focused on achieving victory in battle. Providing a foundation throughout is a relen...

This exciting work was conceived as a musical portrait from the viewpoint of a lone ancient warrior, determined and focused on achieving victory in battle. Providing a foundation throughout is a relen...

This exciting work was conceived as a musical portrait from the viewpoint of a lone ancient warrior, determined and focused on achieving victory in battle. Providing a foundation throughout is a relen...

This exciting work was conceived as a musical portrait from the viewpoint of a lone ancient warrior, determined and focused on achieving victory in battle. Providing a foundation throughout is a relen...