Jazz Ensemble Library Series

With no solos required, only a solid driving rhythmic groove, here is an authentic-sounding version of this Earth, Wind & Fire classic. Trombones are featured on the melody and all the signature horn...

This jazz gem from the pen of Tadd Dameron features an easy flowing swing style and adapts wonderfully for full jazz ensemble. Mark's arrangement includes a small group (alto, tenor, bari. , trumpet,...

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.

This is the unmistakable number 1 hit from the 70's group Average White Band! Mark's ultra-funky and ultra-cool chart written in classic horn band style showcases the familiar licks and hot rhythmic g...

Originally from the Disney movie Jungle Book, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy also featured an energetic Latin rendition on their 1999 CD This Beautiful Life. Turned into a mambo, it really cooks for jazz ensemb...

Although a pop songwriter/singer by trade, Sting is anything but ordinary. His diverse and unique style draws from jazz as much as pop and this infectious tune is a tribute to his creativity. Mike's s...

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...

Here's the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this hot chart for jazz ensemble. The melody is skillfully passed around fr...

Feature your trombone soloist on this unique samba setting of Henry Mancini's popular standard! The soloist is alternated with flowing accompaniment passages, and later an ensemble shout that starts o...

Recorded by Michael Jackson on Thriller, this distinctive laid-back hit has been recorded by artists ranging from Boyz II Men to David Benoit to Miles Davis. Mike Tomaro's stylized version combines a...

Originally recorded by jazz fusion masters The Rippingtons, this chart for jazz ensemble features a great 'Birdland-like' groove and Gordon Goodwin's creativity and total command of the big band idiom...

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...

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...

You may not recognize this by the title, but Libertango is one of the most well-known tangos throughout the world. Written with sultry lines for the saxes and rhythmic punctuations in the brass, this...

Made famous by John Coltrane, but treated here in a more traditional Afro-Latin style, this is something a little different for jazz ensemble. As with all Mossman charts, the rhythm section is meticul...

Here is one of the most tuneful of Jobim's many familiar Latin standards in a marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove and Michael incorporates a wealt...

Feature your trombone soloist on this unique samba setting of Henry Mancini's popular standard! The soloist is alternated with flowing accompaniment passages, and later an ensemble shout that starts o...

Mike Tomaro makes sure that every section gets into the act in this uplifting arrangement of the megahit by Pharrell Williams. The 'breakdown' section features clapping by the band members while the t...

Hailed as one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time, this 1987 hit from Guns N' Roses features familiar melodies and a relentless drive throughout. Paul's hard-hitting arrangement uses the saxes...

You Can Call Me Al was the lead single from Paul Simon's acclaimed album, Graceland, recorded in 1986. The music was inspired by Simon's trip to South Africa, and this song went on to become one of hi...

One of the most recognizable tunes from mega-group Earth, Wind & Fire. This exciting production number opens with the slow chorale then launches into one of the best funk grooves ever written! Feature...

Composed by Latin master Tito Puente and made famous by Santana, this is one of the most popular Latin tunes ever written. Here's an oustanding arrangement for jazz ensemble featuring sizzling ensembl...

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...

Mix the stylish spy music from the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have a winning combination for jazz ensemble. From the latest Pixar hit movie, here is a high-energy and entertaining chart th...