Jazz Ensemble Library Series

Diese gefühlvolle Funk-Melodie aus den 1960er-Jahren haben schon Ray Charles, Al Jarreau und andere Top-Interpreten aufgenommen. John Wassons Version für Big Band zeichnet sich durch einen treibenden...

Here's an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker's best-known tunes. John Wasson's powerful chart features an interplay between the sax and brass sections, along with solos...

This cookin' original from Mark Taylor opens with the rhythm section setting up the groove before the saxes take the first statement of the head. Packed with energy throughout, this medium tempo blues...

Here's an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker's best-known tunes. John Wasson's powerful chart features an interplay between the sax and brass sections, along with solos...

Who would have thought to transform this Stevie Wonder hit into a swinging jazz waltz? That's exactly what master arranger Mark Taylor has come up with as he uses this creative setting to feature an a...

The year 2009 saw the passing of legendary singer Yma Sumac - the exotic Peruvian Songbird who flourished in the 1950s, yet her music is heard in numerous movies and soundtracks even today. Here is on...

Mike Tomaro brings us a bluesy and soulful rendition of this patriotic favorite that features either an alto sax soloist or vocal soloist. Great gospel feel for big band!

Skillfully adapted directly from the famous version recorded by Miles Davis on the landmark album Birth of the Cool, this arrangement for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation features an advanced ha...

Recorded by Miles Davis on his landmark album Birth of the Cool, this jazz standard was composed by Denzil Best using the same chord changes as Count Basie's Jumpin' at the Woodside. This exciting cha...

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B, saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. Roger beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove for...

This grooving funk chart was written for the 2025 South Carolina All-State Jazz Ensemble. With biting rhythms, harmonic twists and fresh orchestrations, this chart offers a different sound that will b...

This often recorded standard is expertly arranged by George Stone in a medium swing style. Filled with creative harmonies and soaring ensemble figures, this is truly an outstanding choice for contest...

One of most iconic holiday tunes of all time, The Christmas Song is treated here in a masterfully constructed setting featuring a flugelhorn soloist. Set in a traditional ballad style, Mark's arrangem...

One of most iconic holiday tunes of all time, The Christmas Song is treated here in a masterfully constructed setting featuring a flugelhorn soloist. Set in a traditional ballad style, Mark's arrangem...

Composed by the legendary Billy Strayhorn, this is truly one of the masterpieces of jazz. Mark Taylor has beautifully crafted a feature for alto sax using a variety of styles and settings. Basically s...

One of most iconic holiday tunes of all time, The Christmas Song is treated here in a masterfully constructed setting featuring a flugelhorn soloist. Set in a traditional ballad style, Mark's arrangem...