Jazz Ensemble Library Series

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...

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...

Bring the house down with this incredible arrangement of the classic hit song that has spanned multiple decades and genres. Opening as a rock ballad, the lead tenor takes the melody and passes to the...

The hit gospel rock single from Sting's debut solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles has been masterfully arranged by Mike Tomaro for advanced big bands.

One of first tunes to put the group Chicago on the map was this early rocker from 1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in this outstanding version for jazz ensemble that features solos for alt...

With some creative twists and turns, but always with an underlying sense of drive, this arrangement takes this ZZ Top classic into some exciting uncharted territory! Thick ensemble textures are combin...

One of the classic hits from The Who, this hard-driving rocker has stood the test of time, and is often found today used in film and TV. Here's a creative version for big band that uses a mix of style...

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...

Of the relatively few number of instrumental hits recorded by pop group Chicago, Mongonucleosis recorded in 1974 remains a popular standout. This upbeat chart features a moderate rock groove, a catchy...

Mike Tomaro takes this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and signature horns riffs from the original. Featured are...

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'...

Even before the TV series Glee, this Neil Diamond classic, first recorded in 1969, had proven its popularity and staying power. Here is a solid, yet easy treatment for jazz ensemble that requires no s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One of Carlos Santana's more memorable compositions is this instrumental hit from 1976. Along with Santana's own recording, the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also became a hit that same year. T...

Featuring a quirky blend of reggae and blues, this original by jazz master John La Barbera is an appealing and unique change of pace. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, along with spicy riffs for e...

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...

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...