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With this energetic work, Jirka Kadlec takes up one of the most famous themes in the classical repertoire: Niccolò Paganini's famous Capriccio No. 24. While retaining the virtuosity and striking chara...

With this energetic work, Jirka Kadlec takes up one of the most famous themes in the classical repertoire: Niccolò Paganini's famous Capriccio No. 24. While retaining the virtuosity and striking chara...

Asturias, composed by Isaac Albéniz and arranged by Jirka Kadlec, is an iconic work that captures the essence of Spanish music with passionate intensity. From the very first notes, the listener is tra...

Asturias, composed by Isaac Albéniz and arranged by Jirka Kadlec, is an iconic work that captures the essence of Spanish music with passionate intensity. From the very first notes, the listener is tra...

This is a superb transcription of Frank Comstock's absolutely brilliant chart of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite written for the Les Brown band. It is seven and a half minutes of musical inspration, an...

An easy arrangement of the Spanish classic based on Stan Kenton's version.

Der Nachtflug nach Rio von Carmine Pastore in südamerikanischem Groove stellt das Thema mit einem Bläsercombo aus Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trompete und Posaune vor, gefolgt von Passagen der ganzen Band. V...

Here's a new twist on an old classic! If you're looking for something a little different, Mark's fast samba may be just right for you. Features Trombones off the top, then later a sax soli followed by...

Here's a fresh version of this Ellington classic done in a Latin style that really sizzles. Solid and creative writing for the entire ensemble.

This well-known composition by Horace Silver is written in a moderate Latin style. Mark's version is based on Horace's own classic arrangement and features some very nice ensemble writing. Includes a...

Mark Taylor has created an effective new treatment of a great standard song. Alternating between a samba feel and swing, this chart also uses contrasting textures of small group playing and full ensem...

Mike Tomaro has penned a Latin style version of one of Jerome Kern's most often performed classics. Mike's creativity and total command of the idiom shines through in this superb chart.

Written in a soft Latin style, here is an attractive setting for solo flugelhorn on this Richard Rodgers favorite. The range is very comfortable for young players and all of the solo lines are written...

Hot Latin sounds from Gordon Goodwin's Grammy-nominated CD Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences! Flute and trumpet are featured in the beginning on the playful melody, but the entire ensemble gets...

Recorded by the group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, this is a great medium-tempo mambo to add a little Latin spice to your program. Roger's excellent chart features distinctive melodies, solos for tenor and/o...

Gordon Goodwin's CD Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences contains a wealth of terrific charts in a wide variety of styles by this talented writer. This sizzling Latin masterpiece written in a songo...

The music of Vince Guaraldi is always melodic and fresh sounding and you will probably recognize this from the TV Charlie Brown specials. Arranged here in a moderate samba style, the opening theme is...

This familiar standard has been around for years, and is creatively set here in a medium swing style by Paul Murtha. The trombone section is featured in the beginning and is followed by the trumpet se...

The world mourns the loss of one of its most genuinely kind souls with the passing of Mister Rogers. Fellow Pittsburgh neighbor Mike Tomaro pays tribute to this most famous of musical themes in this l...