Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Opening softly and featuring an alto sax soloist, this chart builds intensity steadily throughout, leading to the powerful final chorus. This is a very effective arrangement of one of Michael Jackson'...

One of the signature hits from the Jackson 5, "ABC" sports an uptempo pop style and plenty of energy. Mike Tomaro's contemporary take will be a fun change of pace for your little big band.

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...

Recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1976 on his acclaimed album Songs in the Key of Life, this beautiful song is a good example of combining elements of jazz with pop. Keeping the same easy-flowing shuffle g...

Originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1968, this hard-drving R&B classic has become a mainstay of pop culture covered by a wide range of artists including The Black Crowes, King Floyd, and The Gratef...

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...

In a throwback to the jazz-influenced R&B style of the late 1970s, here is a driving samba/funk version of this hit by George Duke. Featuring a pair of trombones and tenor saxes at the top, this chart...

The heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big band with a tempo slightly slower than the original, the...

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...

The music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here's a well-crafted and entertaining production number that features Dancing in the Street, I...

Although this was a pop hit back in the late '60s this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz ensemble treated here as jazz waltz. Scored to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are pro...

Here is 'All Shook Up', made famous by Elvis, but fear not - this chart is nothing like his version. It's written in a really cool funk groove from start to finish. The chart opens with the rhythm sec...

Mit Tollen Bläsersounds Beginnt der Größte Hit britischen Band Madness: Our House our House In The Middle Of The Street in Diesem Super Arrangement von Erwin Jahreis wurden Fast Alle Passagen Original...

Ganz im Stil der Basie Band der sechziger Jahre: sehr gut gelungen ist dieses dynamische Arrangement der klassischen Jazzballade aus der Big Band Ära. Eine hübsche Klaviereinleitung ist ausgeschrieben...

All-time great ballad from Jerome Kern! Mark has taken this standard and crafted a beautiful feature for Tenor Sax. Very effective for soloist and ensemble alike.

All-time great ballad from Jerome Kern! Mark has taken this standard and crafted a beautiful feature for Tenor Sax. Very effective for soloist and ensemble alike.

Master craftsman Sammy Nestico has beautifully arranged this familiar standard as a solo feature for alto sax. Starting out in a slow ballad style, the solo section shifts to a double time feel. Lush...

A tribute to one of the greatest jazz trombonists ever, here is a beautiful arrangement of J.J. Johnson's Lament. Fittingly, the trombones are featured as a section for the first part of the arrangeme...

Few jazz ballads have been performed as consistently as this Thelonious Monk gem. Mike's version is a solo vehicle for alto sax and includes a double time feel that alternates with the traditional bal...

Here is a beautiful arrangement of Charles Mingus' signature ballad, featuring altos and trumpets playing the melody off the top, then later joined by the entire ensemble. Sample written solos are pro...