Michael Philip Mossman

Michael Mossman uses a moderately fast Afro-Cuban style to craft this setting of Duke Ellington's lesser-known work. This striking and fresh-sounding chart features tight harmonies and a driving rhyth...

True to its title, this really is a 'new' sounding bossa nova with creative harmonies, textures, and surprises. Michael takes the melody through various sections, along with solos for trumpet and alto...

Originally recorded in 1984 by Stevie Wonder, here is a smooth version in a cha-cha style that provides a very appealing setting for vocalist. Michael uses some harmonic twists and turns, interesting...

Commissioned by the South Carolina Band Directors Association, Finya Wulo (Mende - 'funeral song') is written using a distinctive 12/8 'bembe' feel in a moderate tempo. The scoring utilizes a small co...

Recorded in the mid 1950s and also known as 'Trane's Blues, ' this jazz classic is credited to Miles Davis but reportedly penned by John Coltrane. Regardless, Michael Mossman's refreshing version craf...

Based on Michael Mossman's arrangement recorded by Tito Puente (on Special Delivery) here is Gerry Mulligan's jazz standard set in a simmering mambo style for Little Big Band. The entire ensemble gets...

Nobody does cha-cha like Michael Mossman. This inventive original features a smooth harmonic structure and a nice blend of inventive melodies with carefully crafted accompaniment figures. The solo sec...

This well-known Cuban song has been recorded by countless artists through the years, and receives a standout contemporary setting for full jazz ensemble from Latin master Michael Mossman. Arranged in...

As the title implies, this Michael Mossman original captures a Bolivian style utilizing various layers of sound and shifting moods. Trombones are featured first, but every section of the band gets a w...

Composed by jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, and arranged here by Latin master Michael Mossman, this appealing chart features a comfortable cha-cha groove, a distinctive harmonic progression, and a tunefu...

Recorded by Chick Corea and Origin on the CD “Change,” this high-energy syncopated number is filled with intricate melodies and creative harmonies. This challenging arrangement will stretch your playe...

> Arrangements of classic tunes and jazz standards > Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section > Background figures and ensemble soli sections-more than just head charts >...

With an aura of mystery and a sneaky medium swing style, this original from the pen of Michael Mossman features skilled and effective writing for the entire ensemble. The trumpet section is featured a...

Here is a unique and somewhat moody ballad featuring trombone lead. The colorful rhythm section scoring and rich harmonic structure make this an appealing change of pace for festivals or concerts.

Relaxed medium swing. • Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section • Background figures and ensemble soli section– more than just “head charts”...

Adapted as a mambo, Michael Mossman pulls out all the stops on this unique and exciting setting of Clifford Brown's jazz standard. The brass section screams out the melody while the saxes fill in blaz...

One of the all-time favorite TV themes, this is also an amazingly sophisticated and exciting Latin/Jazz composition. In the expert hands of Michael Mossman, here is an authentic-sounding version that...

Made famous at Woodstock back in 1969, Soul Sacrifice helped to put the group Santana in the mainstream of popular music. Interspersed with hot figures for the saxes and punches for the brass, you can...

Made famous at Woodstock back in 1969, Soul Sacrifice helped to put the group Santana in the mainstream of popular music. Interspersed with hot figures for the saxes and punches for the brass, you can...

Here is the Miles Davis jazz standard skillfully and uniquely arranged for 6 horns plus rhythm. On the head, the saxes take the signature melody line answered by the brass. The open solo section featu...

Famously recorded by Louis Armstrong, Michael Mossman uses a moderate cha-cha style for a creative version of this classic melody. Even in this small band format there is an amazing variety in texture...

Famously recorded by Louis Armstrong, Michael Mossman uses a moderate cha-cha style for a creative version of this classic melody. Even in this small band format there is an amazing variety in texture...

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...

Here is the Miles Davis jazz standard skillfully and uniquely arranged for 6 horns plus rhythm. On the head, the saxes take the signature melody line answered by the brass. The open solo section featu...